Andero Ermel, a gifted Estonian thespian, has made a profound impact on the world of stage, film, television, and voice acting. Born on a sunny August 6, 1976, in the picturesque city of Tartu, Ermel's life was forever changed by the circumstances of his birth. He is the loving son of Meelis Ermel and his mother, Uibopuu, who have undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping his artistic inclinations. Ermel's family is completed by his two siblings, who have undoubtedly been a source of support and encouragement throughout his journey.
Ermel's early academic pursuits took place at Rõngu Secondary School, where he diligently studied and eventually graduated in 1994. His academic achievements were merely a precursor to his acceptance into the prestigious EMA Higher Drama School, which would later be renamed the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. This esteemed institution would provide Ermel with the necessary tools and expertise to hone his craft and prepare him for a successful career in the world of acting.
Notable individuals who were part of his prestigious classmate roster include Tiit Sukk, a prominent figure in his own right, alongside Hilje Murel, Veikko Täär, Harriet Toompere, Liina Vahtrik, and Jan Uuspõld, all of whom have gone on to achieve significant success in their respective fields. Following the completion of his academic pursuits in 1998, Ermel was extended a prestigious offer to join the esteemed Tallinn City Theatre, a renowned institution where he continues to be actively involved to this day. His inaugural appearance on stage took place in the same year, with his portrayal of Jimmy in a production of Brecht and Weill's classic musical masterpiece, The Threepenny Opera, marking a pivotal moment in his illustrious career.
Noted Estonian thespian Ermel has had the distinction of appearing in a staggering thirty-plus roles throughout his illustrious career at the esteemed Tallinn City Theatre, thereby demonstrating his remarkable range and adaptability by taking on productions of works penned by internationally renowned authors and playwrights such as the Bard himself, William Shakespeare, as well as the likes of Henrik Ibsen, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, W.B. Yeats, Evelyn Waugh, Anton Chekhov, Thomas Mann, and Mark Twain, to name but a few of the many literary giants whose works he has had the privilege of bringing to life on stage.
Furthermore, Ermel has also had the opportunity to showcase his talents in productions of works penned by esteemed Estonian authors and playwrights, including the likes of Paavo Piik, Jaan Tätte, Anton Hansen Tammsaare, Arthur Valdes, and Eduard Vilde, among numerous others, thereby underscoring his commitment to promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of his native Estonia.
Ermel's remarkable career boasts an impressive array of performances at renowned Estonian theatres, featuring notable engagements at the esteemed Emajõe Summer Theatre in Tartu, where the atmosphere is filled with the magic of the summer season, as well as the Vanalinnastuudio, a theatre deeply rooted in the heart of Estonia's cultural heritage, the Estonian National Opera, a premier institution dedicated to the art of opera, and the Estonian National Puppet Theatre (NUKU) in Tallinn, a beloved destination for puppetry enthusiasts and families alike.
