Theatre
After graduating from GITIS, Aren joined the Estonian Drama Theatre in Tallinn, where he performed from 1951 until 1972. His repertoire included classical and contemporary roles, and he became known for his versatility on stage.
From 1973 to 1979, he was part of the Russian Theatre in Tallinn (Tallinna Vene Teater), where he acted in productions aimed at Russian-speaking audiences. He returned to the Estonian Drama Theatre in 1979, continuing his career there until his death.[2]
Film and Television
Rein Aren appeared in several Estonian and Soviet films, often portraying character roles that demonstrated his depth as an actor. While his filmography is not widely known internationally, he contributed to the cultural landscape of Estonian cinema during a formative period. Some of the films he featured in include:
- Valge laev (1970)
- Inimesed sõdurisinelis (1968)
- Tuulevaikus (1970)
Interpretation
1990 |
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Friends, Comradesas Igumeni |
1990 |
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Reginaas Ants' Father |
1990 |
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Entrance to the Maze( 1 episode ) as Froben - knigoizdatel |
1990 |
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Entrance to Labyrinthlike Froben |
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1989 |
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Doctor Stockmannas Morten Kiil |
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1985 |
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The R Document( 3 episodes ) |
1985 |
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Karoliine's Silver Yarnlike King |
1985 |
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Hundiseaduse aegu |
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1984 |
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European Story |
1984 |
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Russia Is Young( 9 episodes ) as Snivin |
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1981 |
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The Smacking Seaas Jaak Niilus |
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1980 |
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Wedding Photolike Ants |
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1979 |
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Pirates of the 20th Centuryas pirate captain "Master" |
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1974 |
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Dangerous Gamesas Major, Vanamehe isa |
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1972 |
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Forest Captainas Clarinet |
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1971 |
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Black Sun |
1971 |
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Windy Beachlike Villem |
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1969 |
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The Red Tentas Karl Eggi (uncredited) |
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1967 |
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What Happened To Andres Lapeteus?like Haavik |
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1964 |
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The Bicycle Tamerslike Karl |
1964 |
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Traceslike Robert |
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1963 |
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Under the Same Roofas Peeter Arro |
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1961 |
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Dangerous Curveslike Raivo |
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1959 |
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Naughty Curveslike Raivo |
1959 |
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Uninvited Guests |
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1955 |
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Yachts at Sealike Juhan |
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Personal Life
Rein Aren was the older brother of Väino Aren, a well-known ballet dancer and actor in Estonia. The Aren brothers were both influential figures in the Estonian performing arts scene.[3]