Leo Kalmet

Monument to Kalmet in Tallinn

Leo Kalmet (2 March 1900, Orajõe parish, Pärnu - 16 September 1975, Tallinn), was an Estonian theatrical director.

Kalmet graduated in 1920 from the Tallinn Humanitarian Gymnasium for Boys, and then in 1924 from the Drama Studio theater school. In addition, he studied from 1920-25 at Tartu University's Faculty of Law, Department of Commerce.[1]

He participated in the Estonian War of Independence.

A monument to Kalmet can be found at Gonsiori in downtown Tallinn.

References

  1. ↑ Eesti teatri biograafiline leksikon Tallinn 2000
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