Portrait of Sulev Nõmmik

Sulev Nõmmik

Directing

Biography

Sulev Nõmmik (January 11, 1931 in Tallinn – July 28, 1992 in Kuressaare) was an Estonian theatre and movie director, actor, humorist and comedian. He's mostly associated with the comical character of Kärna Ärni and the related fictional village of Uduvere (roughly translated as Foggyshire), but he was also influential in writing scripts for several well-known movies, including Men Don't Cry (Mehed ei nuta), Here We Are! (Siin me oleme!) and Young Pensioner (Noor pensionär).

Born: January 11, 1931

Place of Birth: Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia

Filmography

1987
Our Uduvere

as Kärna Ärni

1981
Bumpy

as Grandfather

1978
1969
Men Don't Cry

as Professor