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Urmas Ott

1955 – 2008

Estonian journalist

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About Urmas Ott

Lived 1955 – 2008 (aged 53). Urmas Ott was a Russian and Estonian journalist and television presenter.

Urmas Ott (April 23, 1955 – October 17, 2008) was an Estonian television and radio journalist, and talk show host in Soviet Union, Estonia and Russia.

Ott was born in Otepää and first appeared on the Soviet Channel One in 1986 as host of Television Acquaintance show. He later worked on Russian Channel One and Estonian ETV, hosting "Urmas Ott and Others" on the latter channel.

Career On television he interviewed well-known people, including Anatoly Karpov, Boris Spassky, Irina Rodnina, Ilya Glazunov, Chuck Norris and Alla Pugacheva. His style was intimate, usually facing the interviewee rather than the audience. He explained humorously that he appealed to Russian viewers because "I'm not one of them and I'm not foreign." from a heart attack after a bone marrow transplantation undertaken to remedy leukemia.

Books Playback (1994) Carte Blanche (1995) Encore! Neeme Järvi (2001) Isikuraamat Erika Salumäest "Surplace" (2002) Isikuraamat Vardo Rumessenist "En face" (2002) Asmerid. Topeltpeeglis (2007)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, Tallinn University
Awards
Order of the White Star, 4th Class; Coat of Arms of Tallinn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Urmas Ott?

Estonian journalist (1955–2008)

When was Urmas Ott born?

Urmas Ott was born on 23 April 1955 in Otepää.

When did Urmas Ott die?

Urmas Ott died on 17 October 2008 in Tartu.

What was Urmas Ott's occupation?

Urmas Ott was a journalist and television presenter.

What nationality was Urmas Ott?

Urmas Ott was Russian and Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Urmas Ott

· Wikidata: Q2027759

· DBpedia: Urmas Ott

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