Endel Pärn (21 April 1914 – 24 April 1990) was an Estonian actor and singer.

Early life

Prior to becoming an actor, Pärn went to school for hairdressing and played the drums.

Career

From 1931 until 1942, he was an actor in Vanemuine Theatre in Tartu. From 1942 until 1986, he worked as an actor and operetta singer at the Estonia Theatre. He also performed in several films, primarily in background and uncredited roles. This included three Sulev Nõmmik directed comedies, Mehed ei nuta (1969), Noor pensionär (1972), and Siin me oleme! (1979).

As a singer, he released one album, Endel Pärn, in 1989.

Awards

  • 1964 Merited Artist of Estonian SSR
  • 1975 People's Artist of the Estonian SSR
  • 1984 Paul Pinna Award

Roles

Theater

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1929LibahuntYoung Margus
1932The Flower of HawaiiCadet Bobbie Flipps
1932Twelfth Night, or What You WillSebastian
1963My Fair LadyHenry Higgins

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1960Näitleja JollerRestaurant Visitor (uncredited)
1965Külmale maaleKohtuametnik (uncredited)
1969Mehed ei nutaGlutton
1970Varastati Vana ToomasFevered historian
1970Kolme katku vahelGandersen
1972Noor pensionärWedding Guest
1975Mishuk
1979Siin me oleme!Village man (uncredited)
1982Arabella, mereröövli tütarLahja Adam
1984LurichParunihärra
1984Tonight...HimselfDocumentary
1985Savoy ballArchibald

Discography

YearAlbumLabelRef.
1989Endel PärnMelodiya