Kalju Karask

Estonian actor and singer (1931–2011)
Person human Q4214226
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Kalju Karask

Summary

Kalju Karask is a human[1]. He was born in Rakke Rural Municipality[2]. He was born on March 28, 1931[3]. He passed away in Tallinn[4]. He died on August 11, 2011[5]. He worked as an actor[6], opera singer[7], and film actor[8].

Key Facts

  • Kalju Karask's place of birth was Rakke Rural Municipality[2].
  • Kalju Karask died in Tallinn[4].
  • Kalju Karask was born on March 28, 1931[3].
  • Kalju Karask died on August 11, 2011[5].
  • Burial took place at Metsakalmistu[9].
  • Kalju Karask held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Kalju Karask held citizenship in Estonia[11].
  • Kalju Karask's professions included actor[6].
  • Kalju Karask's professions included opera singer[7].
  • Kalju Karask's professions included film actor[8].
  • Kalju Karask was educated at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[12].
  • Kalju Karask received the Order of the White Star, 5th Class[13].
  • Kalju Karask received the Merited Artist of Estonian SSR[14].
  • Kalju Karask is recorded as male[15].
  • Kalju Karask's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Kalju Karask's voice type is recorded as tenor[17].
  • Kalju Karask's family name is recorded as Karask[18].
  • Kalju Karask's given name is recorded as Kalju[19].
  • Kalju Karask's instrument is recorded as voice[20].
  • Kalju Karask's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Estonian[21].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[22]

  • Country: EE[23]

  • Began / founded: 1931-03-28[24]

  • Ended / dissolved: 2011-08-11[25]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 849cb472-223e-4f73-a50c-ad135524b380[26]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Rakke Rural Municipality[2], Kalju Karask… he was born on March 28, 1931[3].

Education

Kalju Karask's education included a stint at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], opera singer[7], and film actor[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Star, 5th Class[13], a grade of an order[27], in Estonia[28], founded in 1936[29] and Merited Artist of Estonian SSR[14], an honorary title of the Estonian SSR[30], in Soviet Union[31], founded in 1941[32].

Death and Burial

Kalju Karask died on August 11, 2011[5]. He passed away in Tallinn[4]. He is buried at Metsakalmistu[9].

FAQs

Where was Kalju Karask born?

Kalju Karask was born in Rakke Rural Municipality[2].

Where did Kalju Karask die?

Kalju Karask died in Tallinn[4].

What did Kalju Karask do for work?

Kalju Karask worked as actor[6], opera singer[7], and film actor[8].

Where did Kalju Karask go to school?

Kalju Karask was educated at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[12].

What awards did Kalju Karask receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Star, 5th Class[13] and Merited Artist of Estonian SSR[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [22] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [23] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [24] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [25] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [26] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation actor, opera singer, film actor
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