Eduard Salmistu - Actor Profile

Eduard Salmistu

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
8Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 24, 1962
Birth Place: Tapa, Lääne-Viru County, Estonian SRR, USSR [now Estonia]

About Eduard Salmistu

Eduard Salmistu (born January 24, 1962) is an Estonian actor. He graduated from Rakvere 1st Secondary School in 1980 and from the 11th year of the Performing Arts Department of the Tallinn State Conservatory in 1984. Since 1984, Salmistu has been working as an actor at the Rakvere Theatre.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eduard Salmistu reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Eduard Salmistu'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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eduard Salmistu remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Chasing Unicorns, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Eduard Salmistu Movies Ranked

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

★7.3
Chasing Unicorns (2019) movie poster
★7.3

Chasing Unicorns: The movie tells a story of a journey of two start-up entrepreneurs from their "garage" to Silicon Valley.

Chasing Unicorns

2019•Comedy
★7.1
Kalev (2022) movie poster
★7.1

Kalev: The Soviet Union teeters on the verge of collapse in 1990 and tiny Baltic nations struggle to take back their independen

Kalev

2022•Drama
★6.5
Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost (2022) movie poster
★6.5

Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost: In the middle of the night, a drunk town guard happens to meet the daughter of a rich merchant… who drowned herself into

Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost

2022•Thriller
★5.3
On the Water (2021) movie poster
★5.3

On the Water: Andres is a sensitive teenager raised by his strict grandparents in a small bland Soviet Estonian town. He is being bull

On the Water

2021•Comedy
★4.7
Manslayer/Virgin/Shadow (2017) movie poster
★4.7

Manslayer/Virgin/Shadow: The film consists of three chapters. The Manslayer takes place more than a hundred years ago. The leading character Maar

Manslayer/Virgin/Shadow

2017•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Kalev Guy in the Bar Hit Similar →
2022 Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost Grote Hit Similar →
2021 The King Boss Flop Similar →
2021 On the Water School Principal Flop Similar →
2019 Chasing Unicorns Aadu Mäeveski Hit Similar →
2017 Manslayer/Virgin/Shadow Civil Clerk (Virgin) Flop Similar →
2013 Daisy Petal Game 2 Sanitation Operator (segment "Photo") Flop Similar →
1992 The Lady in the Car Car Driver Flop Similar →

Eduard Salmistu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eduard Salmistu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eduard Salmistu is "Chasing Unicorns" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Eduard Salmistu acted in?

Eduard Salmistu has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Eduard Salmistu?

Other notable films include "Kalev", "Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost", and "On the Water".