Leonhard Merzin

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Leonhard Merzin
Born	(1934-02-10)10 February 1934 Aruküla, Voore Parish (now Maardla, Saare Parish)
Died	2 January 1990(1990-01-02) (aged 55) Tartu
Occupation	Actor

Leonhard Merzin (10 February 1934 in Aruküla, Voore Parish (now Maardla, Saare Parish) – 2 January 1990 in Tartu) was an Estonian theatre and film actor, one of the most famous Estonian actors in the Soviet Union. He played in more than 50 films. His most notable role in Estonia is "Teacher Laur" in Spring (Kevade).

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.

He is buried at the Raadi cemetery in Tartu.

External links

Leonhard Merzin at the Internet Movie Database

Persondata
Name	Merzin, Leonhard
Alternative names
Short description	Estonian actor
Date of birth	10 February 1934
Place of birth	Maardla
Date of death	2 January 1990
Place of death	Tartu

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