About Andrejs Žagars
Lived 1958 – 2019 (aged 60). Andrejs Žagars was a Russian and Latvian actor, politician, opera director and film actor.
Andrejs Žagars (16 October 1958 – 26 February 2019) was a Soviet-born (Siberian) Latvian actor of film, stage and television, opera director, entrepreneur and politician.
Career He was the head of the Latvian National Opera from 1996 to 2013.
Personal life
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Who was Andrejs Žagars?
Latvian actor (1958–2019)
When was Andrejs Žagars born?
Andrejs Žagars was born on 16 October 1958 in Chernogorsk.
When did Andrejs Žagars die?
Andrejs Žagars died on 26 February 2019 in Riga.
What was Andrejs Žagars's occupation?
Andrejs Žagars was an actor, politician, opera director and film actor.
What nationality was Andrejs Žagars?
Andrejs Žagars was Russian and Latvian.
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