Famous Estonian Film & Theater Personalities

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Johann Urb
(Actor, Producer, and Former Model)
Johann Urb
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Birthdate: January 24, 1977
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia

Johann Urb is an Estonian-American actor and former model. He is known for playing important roles in popular films, such as 2012, Resident Evil: Retribution, and Lord of Shanghai. Apart from being an actor, Johann Urb is also a film producer; he has produced films like Beautiful Girl.

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Kirill Karo
(Best Known for His Title Role in the TV Series 'The Sniffer')
Kirill Karo
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Birthdate: February 24, 1975
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia

Kirill Käro is a Russian actor best known for his portrayal of the title role in a detective TV series titled The Sniffer. He has also achieved popularity by playing lead roles in popular series' like Better Than Us and To the Lake.

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Lennart Meri
(Former President of Estonia (1992 - 2001))
Lennart Meri
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Birthdate: March 29, 1929
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia
Died: March 14, 2006

Lennart Meri was an Estonian writer, politician, and film director. He played a key role in the Estonian independence movement. From 1992 to 2001, he served as the president of Estonia and is often counted among the most revered presidents of Estonia. In 2009, Tallinn Airport was renamed Lennart Meri Tallinn International Airport.

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Getter Jaani
(Singer)
Getter Jaani
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Birthdate: February 3, 1993
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Koit Toome
(Singer)
Koit Toome
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Birthdate: January 3, 1979
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia
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Lenna Kuurmaa
(Singer-songwriter)
Lenna Kuurmaa
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Birthdate: September 26, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Lembit Ulfsak
(Actor)
Lembit Ulfsak
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Birthdate: July 4, 1947
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Koeru, Estonia
Died: March 22, 2017
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Andrus Kivirähk
(Most Popular Estonian Writer of the 21st Century Best Known for His Novel ‘Rehepapp ehk November’)
Andrus Kivirähk
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Birthdate: August 17, 1970
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia

Estonian author, playwright, topical-satirist, and screen-writer Andrus Kivirähk is best-known for authoring novels like Rehepapp ehk November and Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu. He is a member of Estonian Writers' Union and is considered the most popular Estonian writer of 21st century. He co-hosts Rahva Oma Kaitse, a humorous and satirical weekly radio show, along with Mart Juur, on Raadio 2.   

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Eda-Ines Etti
(Singer)
Eda-Ines Etti
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Birthdate: May 26, 1981
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Haapsalu, Estonia
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Ita Ever
(Film actress)
Ita Ever
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Birthdate: April 1, 1931
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Paide, Estonia
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Ivan Triesault
(Actor)
Ivan Triesault
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Birthdate: July 13, 1898
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia
Died: January 3, 1980
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Juri Jarvet
(Actor)
Juri Jarvet
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Birthdate: June 18, 1919
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia
Died: July 5, 1995
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Mart Sander
(Singer)
Mart Sander
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Birthdate: August 10, 1967
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Juhan Viiding
(Estonian Actor and Poet)
Juhan Viiding
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Birthdate: June 1, 1948
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia
Died: February 21, 1995

Juhan Viiding was an Estonian actor and poet. He is remembered for his association with the Tallinn's National Drama Theatre, which was renamed Estonian Drama Theatre. He staged many plays of playwrights like Eugène Ionesco and Samuel Beckett. Juhan Viiding was also a noted poet who wrote under the pseudonym Jüri Üdi. He committed suicide at the age of 46.

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Lauri Pedaja
(Actor)
Lauri Pedaja
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Birthdate: April 4, 1987
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Rakvere, Estonia
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Kaljo Kiisk
(Estonian Actor, Politician, and Film Director)
Kaljo Kiisk
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Birthdate: December 3, 1925
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Vaivina, Voka, Estonia
Died: September 20, 2007

Kaljo Kiisk was an Estonian actor, politician, and film director. He is best remembered for his portrayal of Kristjan Lible in a trilogy of films, which were adapted from Oskar Luts' novels. Kaljo Kiisk is also remembered for playing Johannes Saarepera in the long-running TV series Õnne 13. 

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Indrek Saar
(Estonian Politician and Actor)
Indrek Saar
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Birthdate: February 20, 1973
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Kuressaare, Estonia

Indrek Saar is an Estonian politician and actor. He is best known for his service as the Minister of Culture from 2015 to 2019. He also served as the leader of the Social Democratic Party from 2019 to 2022. From 1996 to 2005, Indrek Saar was associated with the Rakvere Theatre where he worked as an actor and director.

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Tanja Mihhailova-Saar
(Singer)
Tanja Mihhailova-Saar
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Birthdate: June 19, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Kaliningrad, Russia
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Iiris
(Singer)
Iiris
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Birthdate: July 16, 1991
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia
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Pärt Uusberg
(Actor)
Pärt Uusberg
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Birthdate: December 16, 1986
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Rapla, Estonia
Height: 4'10" (147 cm)
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Evelin Voigemast
(Actress)
Evelin Voigemast
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Birthdate: May 22, 1980
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia
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Volli Käro
(Actor)
Volli Käro
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Birthdate: December 13, 1940
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kirov Oblast, Russia
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Sulev Nõmmik
(Director)
Sulev Nõmmik
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Birthdate: January 11, 1931
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Estonia
Died: June 28, 1992
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Tiit Lilleorg
(Actor)
Tiit Lilleorg
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Birthdate: November 25, 1941
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Tartu, Estonia
Died: January 15, 2021