From 1950 until 1971 (with pauses), he was ballet soloist at Estonia Theatre; from 1971 until 1975 operetta soloist and since 1978 a stage manager at Estonia Theatre. He also played in films and television series, such as his longstanding role as Kristjan Rosenkampf-Jägerfreund in the Eesti Televisioon drama series Õnne 13 from 1993 until his death in 2023.[1]
Personal life and Death
Väino Aren's father was a railway worker and his mother a kindergarten teacher. His older brother was actor Rein Aren.[1]
Aren was married to ballerina and frequent stage partner Helju Aren. They were married until her death in 1984. Aren was the partner of opera singer Anu Kaal from 1986.[1]
