Peeter Volmer

Jaan-Peeter Volmer (12 February 1940 Tartu – 7 November 2002 Pärnu) son of Leonid Volmer and Terese Adele Mugasto) was an Estonian singer (baritone) and actor.

From 1958 until 1962, he studied medicine at Tartu State University. From 1964 until 1968, he studied singing at Tartu Music School. From 1962 until 1977, he performed with the Vanemuine theatre's choir. From 1980 until 1999, he worked at Endla Theatre. He has also played in several films (e.g. Perekond Männard, 1960).

He was the father of the opera singer Priit Volmer. Peeter was made famous by Perekond Männard a famous Estonian film in which he played the character Ilmar Männard in 1960.

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