Jüri Järvet (1919-1995) was an Estonian actor, internationally recognized for his significant film career in the Soviet Union.

He achieved global fame with two iconic roles: a powerful and tragic portrayal of the protagonist in Grigori Kozintsev's *King Lear* (1971), and the enigmatic Doctor Snaut in Andrei Tarkovsky's sci-fi masterpiece *Solaris* (1972).

Järvet was known for his ability to bring complex characters to life, often intellectual, tormented, or eccentric. His acting, characterized by intensity and profound inner expressiveness, made him a memorable and respected figure in the cinematic landscape.