Elita Kļaviņa Biography: Tv Shows, Husband, Movies, Age, Height, Religion, Net Worth

Elita Kļaviņa is a Latvian actress, director, and former journalist, known for her long-term work at the New Riga Theatre, where she has performed leading roles in over sixty productions, and for her contributions to Latvian film.

She transitioned from journalism to acting in the early 1990s and has received awards including the Latvian Annual Theatre Award for Best Actress (2012) and the Latvian National Film Award for Best Actress for Riga (Take 1) (2017).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Elita Kļaviņa
• Stage Name: Elita Kļaviņa
• Born: 3, November 1966
• Age: 59 years old
• Birthplace: Jēkabpils, Latvia
• Nationality: Latvian
• Occupation: Actress, Director, Former Journalist
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Vallija Dobulān
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Filips Kļaviņš
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Elita Kļaviņa was born on November 3, 1966, in Jēkabpils, Latvia, to Vallija Dobulāne. Details about her father or any siblings are not publicly available. She initially pursued a career in journalism before shifting to acting in the early 1990s.

In 2019, she graduated from the National Film School of the Latvian Academy of Culture with a degree in Film Directing, where her thesis project was the documentary Zoryana Horobraya. Her ethnicity is Latvian, and religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Elita Kļaviņa began her professional path as a journalist but made the switch to acting in the early 1990s, quickly establishing herself with a permanent position at the innovative New Riga Theatre.

Her early screen work included roles in films like Pa ceļam aizejot (2001) as Ilga and Tumšie brieži (2006) as Aija, which highlighted her ability to portray complex, grounded characters.

She built a strong reputation through consistent theater performances and selective film appearances, including a notable supporting role as Elza in the historical drama Defenders of Riga (2007).

Her career gained further momentum in the 2010s with acclaimed performances, such as in Riga (Take 1) (2017), which earned her the Latvian National Film Award for Best Actress in 2018.

She expanded into directing, graduating from film school in 2019 with Zoryana Horobraya, a documentary that received special jury mentions at international festivals and the Lielais Kristaps award as Best Student Film.

She followed with directing and producing Sisters in Longing (2022), a documentary exploring women’s stories in a Latvian prison setting.

Elita Kļaviņa remains a leading figure in Latvian theater at the New Riga Theatre and continues her work in film as both actress and director.

Recent projects include her involvement in Sisters in Longing and upcoming appearances such as in Parents’ School Meeting (2025).

Her multifaceted contributions to stage, screen, and documentary filmmaking have solidified her influence in Latvian cultural life.

Social Media

• Elita Kļaviņa has no verified social media account.

Personal Life

Elita Kļaviņa is married to Filips Kļaviņš. Public information about children or other family details is limited, as she maintains a private personal life centered on her artistic work in Latvia.

Her background as a former journalist and her later shift to directing reflect a thoughtful, introspective approach to her creative pursuits.

Filmography

• Pa ceļam aizejot (2001)
• Tumšie brieži (2006)
• Defenders of Riga (2007)
• Riga (Take 1) (2017)
• Ilguciema māsas (Sisters in Longing) (2022) (also director/producer)

Net Worth

Elita Kļaviņa has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Her income primarily stems from her long-standing role at the New Riga Theatre, acting in Latvian films and theater productions, directing documentaries, producing credits, and awards-related opportunities.