Tõnu Kilgas

Acting

Freshness: Jan 30, 2026

6Total Films

6.4 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 13, 1954

Birth Place: Tartu, Tartu County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]

About Tõnu Kilgas

Tõnu Kilgas (August 13, 1954 – May 25, 2021) was an Estonian singer and stage, film, voice, and television actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tõnu Kilgas reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Tõnu Kilgas'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tõnu Kilgas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Those Old Love-letters, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tõnu Kilgas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tõnu Kilgas's career based on audience ratings.

★6.4

Those Old Love-letters (1992) movie poster

★6.4

Those Old Love-letters: A film about the life of Raimond Valgre, an Estonian songwriter and singer of the 1930s and 40s, the political changes o

Those Old Love-letters

1992•Romance

★6.0

Christmas in the Jungle (2020) movie poster

★6.0

Christmas in the Jungle: Moving from Latvia to exotic Indonesia has proven to be quite a challenge for Paula’s (10) family. Her Mother has a hard

Christmas in the Jungle

2020•Family

★3.2

★3.2

A Man Who Never Was: In the final weeks of the existence of the Soviet empire, a number of unusual films were released. In this wry Estonian

A Man Who Never Was

1990•Drama

★3.2

★3.2

186 Kilometers: Jan Uuspõld is a talented actor who is not up to scratch due to his problems with alcohol. He makes up his mind to stop

186 Kilometers

2007•Comedy

★0.0

★0.0

Peace Avenue: On Christmas Eve, the residents of Peace Avenue discover that there are military guards in front of their houses. Soon t

Peace Avenue

1991•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tõnu Kilgas.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2020	Christmas in the Jungle	Boss (voice)	Average	Similar →
2007	186 Kilometers	Georg Ots	Flop	Similar →
1992	Those Old Love-letters	Leo	Average	Similar →
1991	Peace Avenue	-	Flop	Similar →
1990	A Man Who Never Was	Imbi's father	Flop	Similar →
1978	Stereo	-	Flop	Similar →

Tõnu Kilgas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tõnu Kilgas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tõnu Kilgas is "Those Old Love-letters" with a rating of 6.4/10.

How many movies has Tõnu Kilgas acted in?

Tõnu Kilgas has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tõnu Kilgas?

Other notable films include "Christmas in the Jungle", "A Man Who Never Was", and "186 Kilometers".