Alo Kõrve
Alo Kõrve | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Estonian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2001 – present |
Spouse | Hele Kõre (2009 – present) |
Children | 2 |
Alo Kõrve (born 2 December 1978) is an Estonian stage, film, and television actor.
Early life and education
Alo Kõrve was born in Jõgeva, Jõgeva County to Are Kõrve and his wife (née Simson). He is the youngest of two siblings; his older sister Ave Kõrve-Noorkõiv was born in 1975.[1] After graduating from secondary school Kõrve initially planned to study law, however, he subsequently enrolled in the dramatic arts department of the EMA Higher Drama School (now, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre) in Tallinn, graduating in 2002. Among his diploma production roles were: Brian in Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper (2000), Basilio the Cat in Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy's Buratino (2000), Doctor Vaik and Advocate Kurg in Eduard Vilde's The Elusive Miracle (2001), and Timo, in Aleksis Kivi's Seven Brothers (2001).[2][3]
Career
Stage
Since 2002, Alo Kõrve has been engaged as an actor at the Tallinn City Theatre. During his years at the Tallinn City Theatre, he has performed in a large variety of stage productions by such international playwrights and authors as: Shakespeare, Alexandre Dumas, W. B. Yeats, Martin McDonagh, David Storey, Victor Pelevin, Evelyn Waugh, Carlo Gozzi, Sławomir Mrożek, Tennessee Williams, J. B. Priestley, Tom Stoppard, Ferenc Molnár, Otfried Preußler, Ann Jellicoe, and John Steinbeck, among others. Among his more memorable performances at the Tallinn City Theatre in roles by Estonian playwrights and authors include those of: A. H. Tammsaare, Paavo Piik, Jaanus Rohumaa, and Triin Sinissaar.[4]
In addition to his performances at the Tallinn City Theatre, Kõrve has also appeared in roles in a number of productions at other theatres throughout Estonia, including: the Estonian Drama Theatre, the VAT Theatre, the R.A.A.A.M. Theatre, the MTÜ Look theatre, and the Teater Varius, among others.[5]
Film
Alo Kõrve's first substantial film role was the character Käsper in the 2002
In 2009, Alo Kõrve was among several narrators of the Jaak Kilmi directed documentary Disko ja tuumasõda, which lightheartedly chronicles how Western
In 2020, he appeared alongside his wife as the character Paul Parik in the Margus Paju directed World War II spy drama O2. In 2021, he appeared as Anton in the Priit Pääsuke directed comedy-drama Öölapsed.[10] In 2022, he appeared as the character Wentzel Dorn in the Elmo Nüganen directed historical thriller-mystery trilogy films Melchior the Apothecary, Apteeker Melchior. Viirastus, and Apteeker Melchior. Timuka tütar for Taska Film, based on the novel series by Indrek Hargla.[11]
Television
Alo Kõrve has made frequent appearances on Estonian television, beginning with a small role as Mario in an episode of the
Personal life
Alo Kõrve married actress and singer Hele Kõre in June 2009.[13] They have two daughters; Roosi, born in 2009 and Kirsi, born in 2012. The family reside in Üksnurme, Harju County, near Tallinn.[14][15]
References
- ^ Eesti Teadusinfosüsteem Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ Tallinna Linnateater Alo Kõrve Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ Õhtuleht Alo Kõrve isa: möirgasin, kui kuulsin, et poeg õpib juura asemel näitlemist 30 May 2015. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
- ^ Tallinna Linnateater Alo Kõrve Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ Tallinna Linnateater Alo Kõrve Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ The Baltic Times Drama Smashes Box Office Records 30 January 2003. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ Eesti Filmi Andmebaas Alo Kõrve Retrieved 11 MArch 2017.
- ^ New York Times Movies J. R. Ewing Shot Down Communism in Estonia 11 November 2010. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ cineuropa.org Buratino, The Son of Pinocchio Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "O2". Kino Sõprus (in Estonian). 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ "Melchior the Apothecary". Taska Film (in Estonian). 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ public.delfi.ee Kanal 2-s alustab täna uus kodumaine põnevus-draamasari "Restart“ 19 March 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ Õhtuleht Hele Kõre ja Alo Kõrve läksid paari kodutrepil 17 June 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ buduaar.ee Hele Kõre ja Evelin Pange lapsed said eestimaised nimed 1 September 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ public.delfi.ee Hõissa pulmad! Näitlejapaar Hele Kõre ja Alo Kõrve abielluvad! 26 May 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
External links
- Alo Kõrve at IMDb