Leelo Tungal - Actor Profile

Leelo Tungal

Writing
Freshness: Feb 08, 2026
1Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 22, 1947
Birth Place: Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]

About Leelo Tungal

Leelo Tungal (born June 22, 1947 in Tallinn) is an Estonian poet, children's writer, translator, editor and librettist. Tungal studied Estonian literature at the University of Tartu. After her graduation, she has worked as a teacher, editor, drama and literature consultant for the Estonian Puppet Theatre, and as a freelance writer. In 1994, she founded the children's magazine Hea Laps, and worked as its editor-in-chief until January 2019. She has published over 80 books of prose and poetry for children and young adults, has written several libretti for Estonian composers, and has translated children's poetry and plays from Bulgarian, English, Finnish, Russian, and several other languages. Leelo Tungal was married to composer Raimo Kangro; their children are writer Maarja Kangro, artist Kirke Kangro and cultural critic Anna-Magdaleena Kangro.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Leelo Tungal reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Leelo Tungal's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Leelo Tungal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Leelo: We’ll Laugh in the End, No Matter What, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Leelo Tungal Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Leelo Tungal's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Leelo Tungal.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Leelo: We’ll Laugh in the End, No Matter What Self Super Hit Similar →

Leelo Tungal - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Leelo Tungal?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leelo Tungal is "Leelo: We’ll Laugh in the End, No Matter What" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Leelo Tungal acted in?

Leelo Tungal has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.