Madis Kalmet (born 27 January 1955, in Tallinn) is an Estonian actor and theatre director.
In 1980 he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory's Stage Art Department. 1980-1985 he was an actor, and 1985-1988 principal stage manager of Rakvere Theatre. 1989-1992 he was an actor, and 1992-1999 the theatre director of Endla Theatre.
Besides stage roles he has also participated on several films such as Lilja 4-Ever.
Kalmet is married to diplomat and former actress Gita Kalmet (née Ränk). Their sons Henrik Kalmet and Karl-Andreas Kalmet are also actors.
Awards: 1988: Ants Lauter prize 2019: Order of the White Star, IV class.
Selected filmography
Metskapten (1971) Võõra nime all (1985) Ma pole turist, ma elan siin (1989) Regina (1990) Wikmani poisid (1995) Stiilipidu (2005)
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