Eduard Ralja - Actor Profile

Eduard Ralja

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
5Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 12, 1924

About Eduard Ralja

Eduard Ralja (October 12, 1924, Vana-Suislepa parish, Tarvastu parish, Viljandimaa – November 25, 1987, Pärnu) was an Estonian actor. Eduard Ralja's parents were farmers. He studied at the Anna Tõrvand-Tellmann English College in Tallinn from 1932 to 1940, graduated from evening high school in 1942, and from the Viljandi Cultural Education School in 1969. He was a factory worker in Tallinn from 1947 to 1954. He worked as an actor in 1954 to 1956 at Ugala, 1958 to 1960 and 1968 to 1978 at the Viktor Kingissepp Tallinn State Academic Drama Theatre, 1960 to 1966 at Endla, and 1966 to 1968 at the Youth Theatre.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eduard Ralja reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Eduard Ralja's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eduard Ralja remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in An Unusual Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Eduard Ralja Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Eduard Ralja's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
An Unusual Story (1974) movie poster
★7.0

An Unusual Story: A young investigator fresh from the university gets assigned an arson case. 18-year-old Epp-Kai has admitted to the crim

An Unusual Story

1974•Crime
★5.0
Gladiator (1971) movie poster
★5.0

Gladiator: Joonas and Tiidrik are two men from the island of Saaremaa who recklessly escape from the German prison during the First

Gladiator

1971•Drama
★2.5
Blood Stone (1972) movie poster
★2.5

Blood Stone: A landlord chases his escaped serf but some town takes the refugee under its protection. That leads to a serious confron

Blood Stone

1972•Adventure
★0.0
To a Cold Land (1965) movie poster
★0.0

To a Cold Land: In a late 19th-century Estonian village, farmer Jaan struggles. He works for Andres but can't provide enough. Jaan falls

To a Cold Land

1965•Drama
★0.0
The Lost Ones (1971) movie poster
★0.0

The Lost Ones: Two young nationalists from Soviet Estonia falls under the influence of popular radio DJ Rudolf Talgre, who during the w

The Lost Ones

1971•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eduard Ralja.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1974 An Unusual Story - Hit Similar →
1972 Blood Stone Maydell Flop Similar →
1971 Gladiator Soldier Flop Similar →
1971 The Lost Ones - Flop Similar →
1965 To a Cold Land Kõverkaela Juku Flop Similar →

Eduard Ralja - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eduard Ralja?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eduard Ralja is "An Unusual Story" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Eduard Ralja acted in?

Eduard Ralja has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Eduard Ralja?

Other notable films include "Gladiator", "Blood Stone", and "To a Cold Land".