Jaan Ruus - Actor Profile

Jaan Ruus

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
5Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 23, 1938
Birth Place: Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia

About Jaan Ruus

Jaan Ruus (November 23, 1938 Tallinn – January 30, 2017) was an Estonian film critic, film journalist and film editor. 1961 he graduated from Tartu State University in economy. 1961-1966 he worked as an editor at Estonian Radio. 1966-1973 he worked at Tallinnfilm, being an editor of documental and animated films. Since 1981 he worked for the magazine Teater. Muusika. Kino.; being 1981-1988 its leader. 1992-2015 he was film editor at the newspaper Eesti Ekspress. In 1993 he was one of the founders of Estonian Film Journalists' Union, and 1993-1998 and 1999-2015 its chairman

Jaan Ruus Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jaan Ruus reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jaan Ruus's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Jaan Ruus's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Murder on the 31st Floor, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jaan Ruus Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jaan Ruus's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jaan Ruus has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2010 Sky Song (voice) Average Similar →
2006 Ruudi Member of the Beauty Contest Jury Average Similar →
1998 Killing Tartu Jaan Suur Flop Similar →
1981 Murder on the 31st Floor Jan Schmid Super Hit Similar →
1972 A Man and a Woman Film Critic (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Jaan Ruus - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jaan Ruus?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jaan Ruus is "Murder on the 31st Floor" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Jaan Ruus acted in?

Jaan Ruus has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jaan Ruus?

Other notable films include "Ruudi", "Sky Song", and "A Man and a Woman".

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