Ivo Uukkivi
Ivo Uukkivi
Born 11/10/1965 in Tallinn, Harju County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]

Ivo Uukkivi (born October 11, 1965 in Tallinn) is an Estonian stage, film, radio, and television actor, television producer and, under the nickname Munk, founder of and singer with the punk band Velikije Luki. He was born in Tallinn and was one of two siblings

Ivo Uukkivi (born October 11, 1965 in Tallinn) is an Estonian stage, film, radio, and television actor, television producer and, under the nickname Munk, founder of and singer with the punk band Velikije Luki. He was born in Tallinn and was one of two siblings

He is a 1980 graduate of Tallinn 2nd Secondary School (now, Tallinn Secondary School of Science). Afterward, he attended Tallinn Polytechnic School, graduating in 1984. He is a 1992 graduate of the Tallinn Conservatory's (now, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre) Performing Arts Department. Uukkivi's diploma production roles include Snug in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and Man in Purple in Mati Unt's Emperor Nero's Private Life. Among his graduating classmates were Merle Palmiste, Kristel Leesmend, Andres Raag, Kaili Närep, Jaanus Rohumaa, Üllar Saaremäe, Dan Põldroos, Sten Zupping, Tiina Mälberg and Garmen Tabor.

Ivo Uukkivi has appeared in a number of feature-length films. His first substantial role was as Moppe in the 1993 Pekka Karjalainen-directed comedy film Hysteria. This was followed by the starring role of Toivo in the Ilkka Järvi-Laturi-directed satirical political thriller Tallinn pimeduses (City Unplugged) the same year. The following year he appeared in the Jaan Kolberg-directed biographical drama film Jüri Rumm about the 19th-century Estonian folk hero, itinerant, thief and robber Rummu Jüri. In 1998, he played a small role in the Rao Heidmets-directed comedy-family film Kallis härra Q.

In 2003, he appeared in a small role in the Sulev Keedus-directed period drama Somnambuul. The following year, he played the role of Kuldar in the Ilmar Taska-directed thriller Täna öösel me ei maga for Taska Film. Täna öösel me ei maga (English release title: Set Point) is notable for Estonian model Carmen Kass appearing in a starring role. In 2007, he appeared in three films; as Laura's boyfriend in the Veiko Õunpuu-directed drama Sügisball (Autumn Ball); which was an adaptation of the 1979 Mati Unt novel of the same name; as Ants in the Rainer Sarnet-directed teen drama Kuhu põgenevad hinged (Where Souls Go); and a minor voice role for the Åke Lindman and Sakari Kirjavainen-directed Finnish World War II drama Tali-Ihantala 1944.

In 2012, Uukkivi appeared as a tough crook in the Andres Kõpper and Arun Tamm-directed dark comedy-crime film Vasaku jala reede. In 2015, he played role of Rudolf Kask in the Elmo Nüganen-directed World War II drama film 1944. The film is set in the year 1944 and is shown through the eyes of Estonian soldiers who had to choose sides and thus fight against their fellow countrymen. 1944 was selected as the Estonian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards but it was not nominated.

In 2016, Uukkivi appeared in three films; a small role in the Anu Aun-directed drama Polaarpoiss (The Polar Boy); as Lembit in the Toomas Hussar-directed political thriller Luuraja ja Luuletaja (The Spy and The Poet); and a starring role as Andres in the Mart Kivastik-directed romantic drama Õnn tuleb magades (When You Least Expect It) opposite actress Katariina Unt. In 2020, he had a prominent role as Governor in the Rasmus Merivoo directed dark comedy-fantasy film Kratt.

In addition to feature films, Uukkivi has also appeared in a number of short films.

External links

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Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17362510

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Filmography (Movies)

Happiness Is Living in Our Land

Happiness Is Living in Our Land

Character:Self

Release Date:10/11/2025

New Money

New Money

Character:Banker Erik

Release Date:07/10/2025

Robot Leo

Robot Leo

Character:

Release Date:23/08/2025

Infinite Summer

Infinite Summer

Character:Mia's Father

Release Date:11/04/2025

Lioness

Lioness

Character:Kaarel

Release Date:20/09/2024

Free Money

Free Money

Character:Banker Erik

Release Date:08/09/2023

Child Machine

Child Machine

Character:Captain Kross

Release Date:12/05/2023

Stairway to Heaven

Stairway to Heaven

Character:Young Georg

Release Date:03/03/2023

Kratt

Kratt

Character:Governor / Count

Release Date:13/11/2020

Rain

Rain

Character:Uuno

Release Date:17/09/2020

Tenet

Tenet

Character:Uniformed Official

Release Date:22/08/2020

Mihkel

Mihkel

Character:Igor's Father

Release Date:11/10/2018

Swingers

Swingers

Character:Valdur

Release Date:10/11/2017

When You Least Expect It

When You Least Expect It

Character:Andres

Release Date:13/10/2016

The Spy and The Poet

The Spy and The Poet

Character:Lembit

Release Date:23/09/2016

The Polar Boy

The Polar Boy

Character:Investigator

Release Date:10/05/2016

1944

1944

Character:Rudolf Kask

Release Date:20/02/2015

Bad Hair Friday

Bad Hair Friday

Character:Tough Crook

Release Date:15/02/2012

Above Clouds

Above Clouds

Character:Hugo

Release Date:30/08/2008

The Second Coming

The Second Coming

Character:Wounded Soldier

Release Date:28/03/2008

Kinnunen

Kinnunen

Character:Tõnu

Release Date:13/12/2007

1944 The Final Defence

1944 The Final Defence

Character:Estonian voice (voice)

Release Date:07/12/2007

Where Souls Go

Where Souls Go

Character:Ants

Release Date:25/10/2007

Autumn Ball

Autumn Ball

Character:Laura's Ex-husband

Release Date:13/09/2007

Taksirengit

Taksirengit

Character:Toomas

Release Date:30/12/2004

Set Point

Set Point

Character:Kuldar

Release Date:04/03/2004

Somnambulance

Somnambulance

Character:Kasper

Release Date:19/09/2003

Dear Mister Moon

Dear Mister Moon

Character:Friend from Next Door

Release Date:23/01/1998

Jüri Rumm

Jüri Rumm

Character:Von Stock's Servant

Release Date:26/05/1994

The Firewater

The Firewater

Character:Finnish Escort Driver

Release Date:14/04/1994

City Unplugged

City Unplugged

Character:Toivo

Release Date:06/06/1993

Television Appearances

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