Veiko Jürisson
1956–2008 (age 52)
Biography
Veiko Jürisson brought intensity and warmth to the Estonian stage, moving between dramatic roles and lighter fare with effortless grace so that audiences always felt invited into the story.
Offstage, he remained a generous colleague whose laughter and quiet encouragement buoyed younger actors, leaving a lasting presence in the memories of those who sat beside him in rehearsal halls and now visit Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery.