Sulev Luik

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Sulev Luik
Born(1954-04-16)April 16, 1954
Estonia SSR, Soviet Union
DiedJune 29, 1997(1997-06-29) (aged 43)
Burial placeMetsakalmistu, Tallinn, Estonia
Alma materEstonian Academy of Music and Theatre

Sulev Luik (16 April 1954 – 29 June 1997) was an Estonian actor.[1]

In 1976 he graduated from

Noorsooteater and since 1988 at Estonian Drama Theatre. Besides theatrical roles he played also in over 30 films.[1]

Luik was murdered in Kadriorg Park near his home on 29 June 1997, aged 42. Police arrested three homeless individuals, two men and a woman, in connection with the murder between 17 and 18 August of that year. According to the criminal investigators, the motive for the murder was a quarrel while all four individuals, including Luik, were drinking alcohol in the park. The three individuals charged with Luik's murder were later sentenced to between eight and twelve years in prison. Luik was buried at Tallinn's Forest Cemetery.[2]

Awards:[1]

  • 1987: Estonian SSR merited artist
  • 1986:
    Ants Lauter Award [et
    ]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ a b c "Luik, Sulev - Eesti Entsüklopeedia". etbl.teatriliit.ee. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  2. ^ Putting, Jaanus (14 April 1998). "Sulev Luige tapjad pikaks ajaks vangi". Postimees. Retrieved 7 May 2021.