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Hillar Mets

b. 1954

Estonian cartoonist (born 1954)

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About Hillar Mets

Born 1954. Hillar Mets is an Estonian caricaturist, animator, cartoonist, screenwriter and film director.

Hillar Mets (born 15 August 1954) is an Estonian cartoonist, illustrator and animator. His illustrations have been published in the publications Eesti Päevaleht, Noorus, Täheke, Põhjanael, Pikker, City Paper, Eesti Naine and Toiduproff.

His work includes more than 30 jacket illustrations for Estonian versions of the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett, published by Varrak.

Prizes VIII Mostra Internazionale del Disegno Ancona (Italy) silver medal 1985 Witty World cartoon contest Budapest II place 1990 Knokke Heist (Belgium) Bronzen Hoed 1992 SKOP-bank of Finland, first prize at a cartoon contest 1992 Knokke Heist (Belgium) Bronzen Hoed 1993 XII Mostra Internazionale del Disegno Ancona (Italy) silver medal 1993 Yomiuri International Cartoon Contest (Tokyo) medal 1995

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Important facts

Born
15 August 1954, Tallinn
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Caricaturist, animator, cartoonist, screenwriter, film director
Nationality
Estonia
Awards
Order of the White Star, 5th Class

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hillar Mets?

Estonian cartoonist (born 1954)

When was Hillar Mets born?

Hillar Mets was born on 15 August 1954 in Tallinn.

What is Hillar Mets's occupation?

Hillar Mets is a caricaturist, animator, cartoonist, screenwriter and film director.

What nationality is Hillar Mets?

Hillar Mets is Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hillar Mets

· Wikidata: Q10991416

· DBpedia: Hillar Mets

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