Evald Hermaküla (6 December 1941 – 16 May 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.
Selected filmography
1965 Me olime 18-aastased
1965 Mäeküla piimamees
1966 Tütarlaps mustas
1968 Libahunt
1970 Tuulevaikus
1985 Puud olid... 1985 Naerata ometi 1986 Saja aasta pärast mais 1986 Õnnelind flamingo 1987 Ringhoov 1988 Doktor Stockmann. I part 1988 Doktor Stockmann. II part 1989 Regina 1990 Teenijanna 1991 Surmatants 1993 Õnne 13 1994 Victoria (Ühe armastuse lugu). I part 1994 Victoria (Ühe armastuse lugu). II part 1997 Febris