Leonhard Merzin
| Leonhard Merzin | |
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| Born |
10 February 1934 Aruküla, Kudina Parish (now Maardla, Mustvee Parish) |
| Died |
2 January 1990 (aged 55) Tartu |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1964—1986 |
Leonhard Merzin (10 February 1934 in Aruküla, Kudina Parish (now Maardla, Mustvee Parish) – 2 January 1990 in Tartu[1]) was an Estonian theatre and film actor, one of the Estonian actors active in the Soviet Union and abroad. He played in more than 50 films[1]. His most notable role in Estonia is "Teacher Laur" in Spring (Kevade) and as Edgar in Soviet Union adaption of King Lear (Korol Lir)[1].
From 1952 to 1954 Merzin studied at the Tartu Art School and in 1969 he graduated from the Viljandi School of Cultural Education.
Merzin also tried hand as a painter, mostly depicting nature and flowers.
Tombstone on the actor's grave
He is buried at the Raadi cemetery in Tartu.
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