Priit Kuusk Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Clubs, Height, Books, Journalist, Instagram

Priit Kuusk is a prominent Estonian who gained prominence through his extensive work as a journalist and television personality, most notably as the director and host of the widely watched travel documentary series Ehh, uhhuduur, which chronicled long-distance cycling expeditions across different parts of the world.

Through this program, alongside his work as a news anchor and sports commentator for Estonian Public Broadcasting, Priit Kuusk established himself as a versatile media figure with strong appeal to a broad audience.

Beyond broadcasting, he has also built a parallel identity as a writer and ship’s cook, further expanding his public and professional profile.

Profile

• Full Name: Priit Kuusk
• Date of Birth: July 6, 1973
• Age: 52 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of Birth: Viljandi, Estonia
• Nationality: Estonian
• Profession: Journalist, Filmmaker, Author, Former Football Player
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Mart Kuusk (brother)
• Spouse: Saskia Kask
• Children: N/A
• Relationship Status: Married
• Religion: Christianity (Lutheran tradition)
• Ethnicity: Estonian
• Net Worth: 600,000 USD

Early Life and Education

Priit Kuusk now at the age of 52 was born on July 6, 1973, in Viljandi, Estonia.

He grew up in Estonia and later attended Tallinn University, where he developed an academic foundation that supported his eventual career in journalism and media.

While specific details about his field of study are not widely documented, Priit Kuusk steadily transitioned into broadcasting and storytelling, carving out a path in Estonian public media.

Information about his parents remains private, while his brother, Mart Kuusk, is known as an entrepreneur.

Personal Life

Priit Kuusk is married to Saskia Kask, a public prosecutor.

The couple celebrated their wedding over the course of a summer season following their marriage.

Priit Kuusk has maintained a relatively private family life, and there are no publicly documented children.

He balances his professional pursuits with his personal life, keeping much of his family matters away from public attention.

Career

Priit Kuusk has built a diverse and long-standing career within Estonian media and beyond.

He began working with Estonian Public Broadcasting (ETV) as a sports news host and editor between 2002 and 2005.

Priit Kuusk later became a familiar face to viewers as a co-host of the morning television program Terevisioon from 2006 to 2009 and subsequently as a host of the interview show Kahekone between 2009 and 2012.

Wend, as he is sometimes known, achieved his widest recognition through the travel documentary series Ehh, uhhuduur, which first aired in 2003.

The series followed adventurous cycling journeys across regions such as Africa and the Arctic, combining exploration, endurance, and storytelling.

In addition to filmmaking, Priit Kuusk served as the ship’s cook aboard the Admiral Bellingshausen expedition to Antarctica, an experience that later inspired his writing.

Outside media, Priit Kuusk has remained involved in sports, particularly football.

Since 2005, he has played as an attacker for the IV league club FC Toompea 1994, maintaining an active connection to athletics alongside his creative and journalistic work.

Net Worth

Priit Kuusk has an estimated net worth of 600,000 USD.

His earnings are attributed to decades of work in journalism and television, documentary filmmaking, book publications, and related professional engagements.

Social Media

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Filmography

• Ehh, uhhuduur (2003)
• Wennalik seatapp (2009)
• Bellingshauseniga Arktikas (2022)
• Bellingshauseniga Arktikas: Loodevail (2024)

Books

• Koogiorja paevaraamat (2008)
• Wend Weis (2017)
• Laevakokk Wend (2020)