Evald Hermaküla (December 6, 1941 – May 16, 2000) was an Estonian actor and director. Hermaküla was born in the village of Maardu in Jõelähtme Parish. In 1965 he graduated from the University of Tartu in geology. In 1965 he also finished his studies at Vanemuine Theatre Studio in Tartu. From 1962 he was an actor and from 1969 a stage director in Vanemuine theatre. He also directed and appeared as an actor films and television. Hermaküla committed suicide by hanging on 16 May 2000 in Kadriorg Park in Tallinn, aged 58. He was buried in Tallinn's Forest Cemetery. At the time of his death, he was married to actress Kaie Mihkelson.
Evald Hermaküla has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Signature works include Flamingo: The Bird of Luck, Surmatants, Murder Complicity. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
