Paul Pinna Explained

Paul Pinna (3 October 1884 Tallinn – 29 March 1949 Tallinn) was an Estonian actor and stage director.^[1]

Career

In 1899 he started performing on stage at the Estonia theatre society. In the early 1900s, he was engaged with the Estonia Theatre.^[1] From 1915 to 1920, he worked as a military official in Tallinn and played at the Estonia Theatre. From 1918 to 1922, he performed and worked at the Tallinn Drama Theatre.^[1] From 1936 to 1940 he was the chairman of Estonian Actors' Union.^[1]

Family

Paul Pinna was married to the stage actress Netty Pinna.^[2]

Filmography

• 1913: Laenatud naene as the uncle
• 1929: Dollarid as Gustav Mets's father, a businessman
• 1947: Elu tsitadellis as a worker

Notes and References

1. Book: Kändler . Tiit . Tiit Kändler . A Hundred Great Estonians of the 20th Century . 2002 . . 9985-70-103-8. 140–141.
2. Web site: Pinna, Netty - Eesti Entsüklopeedia . Eesti Teatriliit. 19 June 2021. et.