Tanel Jonas

Acting

Freshness: Feb 02, 2026

5Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 31, 1980

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

About Tanel Jonas

Tanel Jonas (born May 31, 1980 in Tartu) is an Estonian drama actor and director. He graduated from Miina Härma Gymnasium in 1998 and from the Estonian Music Academy's Higher Performing Arts School in 2004. From 2004 to 2019, he was an actor at the Vanemuine Theater. Since September 1, 2019, he is the artistic director of the Ugala Theater.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tanel Jonas 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 Tanel Jonas'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), Tanel Jonas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Demons, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tanel Jonas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tanel Jonas's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Demons: When Joko, Ants and Reeda, all in their own good reasons, first enter a casino, they can't possibly be aware of the very

Demons

2012•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

Kompromat: Mathieu, a member of the French institute in Irkutsk, is arrested overnight by the Russian authorities. Imprisoned and

Kompromat

2022•Thriller

★5.9

★5.9

Names in Marble: Despite peaceful speeches, the army of the Soviet Russian is attacking Estonia, and the country's government is declarin

Names in Marble

2002•Drama

★5.7

★5.7

Taarka: The first film in the Seto language in the world speaks about the brightest heroine of a small people, the folk singer H

Taarka

2008•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

Self Made Cameraman: An adventurous tragedy about Estonia's first film maker Johannes Pääsuke and his aspirations to travel around with a fil

Self Made Cameraman

2019•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tanel Jonas.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Kompromat	Vladimir	Average	Similar →
2019	Self Made Cameraman	Lebedev's Coachman	Flop	Similar →
2012	Demons	Kaarel	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	Taarka	Rüa Piitre	Average	Similar →
2002	Names in Marble	-	Average	Similar →

Tanel Jonas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tanel Jonas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tanel Jonas is "Demons" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Tanel Jonas acted in?

Tanel Jonas has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tanel Jonas?

Other notable films include "Kompromat", "Names in Marble", and "Taarka".