Tõnu Oja Biography: Net Worth, Height, Age, Children, Wife, Parents, Movies, Awards, TV Shows, Siblings

Tõnu Oja is an Actor, Poet, Screenwriter. He is regarded as a cornerstone of the Estonian performance arts community, distinguished by a career that seamlessly bridges classical stage acting and popular cinema.

He achieved widespread recognition through versatile television and film roles, notably in the long-running series Salmonid and later in the hit sitcom Papad mammad, where his sharp comedic timing endeared him to domestic audiences.

As a permanent member of the Estonian Drama Theatre, he has delivered numerous acclaimed stage performances ranging from intense drama to lighthearted comedy.

Profile

• Full Name: Tõnu Oja
• Date of Birth: July 4, 1958
• Age: 67 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of Birth: Tallinn, Estonia
• Nationality: Estonian
• Profession: Actor, Poet, Screenwriter
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Rein Oja
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: Pääru Oja, Kaarel Oja
• Relationship Status: N/A
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Estonian
• Net Worth: $1,200,000

Early Life and Education

Tõnu Oja is now at the age of 67 and was born on July 4, 1958, in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. He grew up in an environment where the arts were highly valued, alongside his elder brother Rein Oja, who also became a prominent actor and director.

He attended local schools in Tallinn before committing to a formal path in the performing arts. He enrolled in the Tallinn State Conservatory, now the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, to study acting.

He was part of the 9th flight of the drama department, graduating in 1980 under the instruction of notable Estonian theater pedagogues.

This period was formative for his career, as it connected him with a generation of actors who would go on to redefine Estonian theater in the post-Soviet era.

Personal Life

Tõnu Oja‘s personal life reflects a strong multigenerational legacy within Estonia’s cultural sphere.

While details of his marital history are not publicly documented, he is the father of two accomplished sons.

His son Pääru Oja has emerged as one of Estonia’s most prominent contemporary actors with international credits, while his son Kaarel Oja has built a career in cultural administration and served as Deputy Mayor of Tallinn.

Career

Tõnu Oja began his professional acting career immediately after graduating in 1980, joining Noorsooteater, now known as the Tallinn City Theatre, where he worked until 1994.

After a period as a freelance actor and writer, he became a permanent member of the Estonian Drama Theatre in 2003, which has since remained his artistic base.

On stage, he has been praised for performances in productions such as Aabitsa kukk and Eesti matus.

His screen career spans several decades, beginning with early Tallinnfilm productions in the 1980s and continuing through consistent appearances in Estonian cinema and television.

Beyond acting, he is also recognized as a poet and songwriter, frequently writing under the pseudonym Laur Lomper and contributing lyrics to various Estonian musical projects.

Awards

• Estonian Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actor (2004)
• Karl Adra Award (2014)
• Order of the White Star, 4th Class (2018)
• Nominated for Best Actor at the Estonian Film and Television Awards in 2017

Net Worth

Tõnu Oja‘s estimated net worth is $1,200,000. This wealth reflects over four decades of sustained work in national theatre, film, and television, complemented by income from screenwriting, lyric writing, and extensive voice acting for animated and commercial productions.

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Filmography

• Jäljed (1963)
• Pihlakaväravad (1981)
• Suletud ring (1983)
• Bande (1985)
• Sügis (1990)
• Armastuse lahinguväljad (1992)
• Salmonid (1993)
• Täna öösel me ei maga (2004)
• Sigade revolutsioon (2004)
• August 1991 (2005)
• Leiutajateküla Lotte (2006)
• Taarka (2008)
• Tuulepealne maa (2008)
• Kirjad Inglile (2011)
• Lotte ja kuukivi saladus (2011)
• Elavad pildid (2013)
• Supilinna Salaselts (2015)
• 1944 (2015)
• Vehkleja (2015)
• Luuraja ja luuletaja (2016)
• Papad mammad (2016)
• Eia jõulud Tondikakul (2018)
• Johannes Pääsukese tõeline elu (2019)
• Hüvasti, NSVL (2020)
• O2 (2020)
• Arčiis and Nellija (2022)
• Täiuslik sõbranna (2024)
• Vari (2024)