Portrait of Riina Hein

Riina Hein

Acting

Biography

Riina Hein (born March 3, 1955) is an Estonian film actress, film and television director and producer, and screenwriter. Hein made her screen debut as a teenager and is possibly best recalled for her role as Raja Teele in three film adaptations of novels penned by author Oskar Luts: Kevade (1969), Suvi (1976), and Sügis (1990), and a 2020 follow-up film Talve (Where the Heart is). After largely retiring from acting, Hein has focused on a career in television advertising, and film and television directing and producing.

Born: March 3, 1955

Place of Birth: Tallinn, Harju County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]

Filmography

2020
1990
Autumn

as Teele

1976
Summer

as Teele of Raja

1970
Spring

as Teele