Andres Tabun

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Andres Tabun (born 1 December 1954 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actor. [1]

From 1976 until 1999 and again since 2001, he has been employed at the Ugala Theatre. From 1999 until 2001, he worked at the Kuressaare Town Theatre. Besides theatre roles he has played also in several films and television series. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Tabun, Andres - Eesti Entsüklopeedia". etbl.teatriliit.ee. Retrieved 18 June 2021.