Jörgen Liik

Jörgen Liik (March 12, 1990 – July 13, 2025) was a prominent Estonian actor celebrated for his work in stage, film, and television.

Born in Kuressaare on the island of Saaremaa, Liik completed his primary education at Orissaare Gymnasium, graduating in 2003, and later finished secondary school at Saaremaa Ühisgümnaasium in 2009. He pursued a degree in acting at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EMTA) in Tallinn, earning his diploma in 2014.

Liik began his theatrical career at Theatre NO99 from 2014 to 2019, before joining the Ekspeditsioon troupe in autumn 2019. During 2019-2022, he was part of the collaborative troupe between Ekspeditsioon and the Von Krahl Theatre.

His television career kicked off in 2013 with the role of Siim Pärtel in the Eesti Televisioon (ETV) historical drama "Tuulepealne maa." That same year, he gained further recognition through his role as Janno Palm in the comedic crime series "Kättemaksukontor."

Liik made his film debut in the musical short "Viimane Romeo" and starred in the 2016 drama "Polaarpoiss." His notable performance in the fantasy-drama "November," which was Estonia's submission for the 90th Academy Awards, showcased his range as an actor. He returned to film in 2023 with "Tume paradiis" and appeared in "Aurora" in 2025, which marked his final role.

In 2018, he married actress Rea Lest, his co-star in multiple projects. Jörgen Liik's contributions to Estonian cinema and theatre have left a lasting impact.