Helene Vannari

Helene Vannari (March 20, 1948 – March 16, 2022) was an Estonian stage, radio, television and film actress. Vannari was born in the town of Kilingi-Nõmme in Pärnu County. Her father was a forestry teacher and her mother was an archivist. She is one of two siblings, both girls. When Vannari was three-years-old, her family moved to Tartu, where she attended schools, including studying at the Vanemuine drama studio, graduating in 1966. At age seven, her father died and she was raised by her mother. In 1970, she graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory, Performing Arts Department (now, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre). During her studies at the Tallinn State Conservatory, she met and befriended classmate Ene Järvis. The two would become lifelong friends.

Helene Vannari is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 19 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Estonian Funeral (2021), Raggie (2020), EnsV (2019), Love Is Blind (2013), ENSV (2010), Mindless (2006), All My Lenins (1997), Lamb in the Down Right Corner (1992). The recorded credits span 1979 to 2021, including 13 movies and 6 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.