Ago-Endrik Kerge Explained

Ago-Endrik Kerge (also Endrik Kerge; 8 April 1939 Tallinn – 25 April 2021)^[1] was an Estonian dancer, ballet master, director and actor.^[2]

In 1959 he graduated from Tallinn Choreographic School. In 1976 he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory Stage Art Department. From 1959 to 1976 (intermittently), he was a ballet soloist at the Estonia Theatre. From 1967 to 1969, he was a ballet soloist at Leningrad Music Hall.

From 16 October 2004 to 2005, Ago-Endrik Kerge was an alternate member of the Estonian Parliament, representing the Res Publica Party.^[3]

Kerge was married to the ballerina, actress, and singer Ülle Ulla from 1962 until their divorce in 1971. In 1983 he married the actress Elle Kull.

Awards:

• 1967: Meritorious Artist of the Estonian SSR
• 2001: Order of the White Star, V class.^[4]

Selected filmography

• 1985 Kahe kodu ballaad I jagu (television feature film; director, and role: Priidik)
• 1986 Saja aasta pärast mais (feature film; role: Foreign minister Piip)
• 1992 Need vanad armastuskirjad (television feature film; role: General)
• 1993 Õnne 13 (television series; role: Einar Karmik)
• 1995 Wikmani poisid (television series; role: Bishop)
• 2019 Klassikokkutulek 3: Ristiisad (feature film; role: Father-in-law)

Notes and References

1. News: Suri lavastaja ja näitleja Ago-Endrik Kerge. Kuluur. 2021-04-26. 2021-12-06. et.
2. Web site: Kerge, Ago-Endrik - Eesti Entsüklopeedia . etbl.teatriliit.ee . 2 June 2021.
3. Web site: Kerge, sirge seljaga. Postimees. Nelli. Pello. 12 April 2008. 3 June 2021. et.
4. Web site: Teenetemärkide kavalerid: NAMEHERE. www.president.ee . 1 June 2021.