Paul Pinna (3 October 1884 Tallinn – 29 March 1949 Tallinn) was an Estonian actor and stage director.[1]

Since 1899 he started stage activity at the "Estonia" theatre society. 1900s he was related to establish professional Estonia Theatre.[1]

1915-1920 he worked as a military official in Tallinn and played at Estonia Theatre. 1918-1922 he played and worked at Tallinn Drama Theatre.[1]

1936-1940 he was chairman of Estonian Actors' Union.[1]

Paul Pinna was married to stage actress Netty Pinna.[2]

Portrait of Paul Pinna (1906) by Ants Laikmaa

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Kändler, Tiit (2002). A Hundred Great Estonians of the 20th Century. Estonian Encyclopaedia Publishers. pp. 140–141. ISBN 9985-70-103-8.
  2. ↑ "Pinna, Netty - Eesti Entsüklopeedia". Eesti Teatriliit (in Estonian). Retrieved 19 June 2021.
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