Global Talent Directory

Comedians from Estonia

The comedian directory for Estonia: profiles, bios, photos and social links.

5 comedians

Daniel Veinbergs

Daniel Veinbergs is an Estonian stand-up comedian, podcast presenter and entrepreneur.He first took the stage in Comedy Estonia’s comedy group and was one of the founders of the Humor Club.

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Peeter Oja is a multifaceted Estonian artist, recognized as an actor, singer, comedian, and media personality. Born in Tallinn on July 2, 1960, he completed his secondary education at Tallinn 22nd Secondary School in 1978. He continued his studies at the Tallinn State Conservatory's Stage Art Department, graduating in 1986 as part of the 12th cohort. His career began with a period of formal theatrical engagement, initially working at the Vanemuine Theatre from 1986 to 1989. Oja’s comedic journey is notable for several key roles and projects. He hosted the television series Kitsas king from 1985 to 1987, portraying Villem from 1982 to 1987. Later, he hosted the comedy ensemble Kreisiraadio from 1997 to 2003, where he portrayed characters such as Alev Ström, Jürto, and Kert Ämmapets. Kreisiraadio represented Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2008, performing the song 'Leto svet'. He also explored musical avenues, being a member of the musical group Kuldne Trio from 1989 to 1996, contributing primarily as a singer and releasing the album 'Perekonnatola' in 1995. Other musical projects include his involvement with Manana Estios Primi-Futu Bänd and performing a Modern Talking parody with Andrus Vaariku. Since 1994, Oja has operated as a freelance actor, with an earlier period of freelancing between 1990 and 1992. He also fronted the one-man band Bläck Rokit, releasing albums like 'Bläck Rokit – Esimene mees, kes ise lendab vol. 3' in 1996 and 'Bläck Rokit – Itid Vol. 1' in 1997. From 2003 to 2013, he co-hosted the television series Ärapanija with Mart Juure, creating special New Year's Eve episodes from 2016 to 2019. He was also a member of the Estonian Theatre Union from 1988 to 2009 and the Estonian Actors' Union from 1993 to 2009. In 2013, he participated in the first season of Su nägu kõlab tuttavalt , and briefly hosted the talk show 'Tondi jutud' as Richard Tonti from 2002 to 2003.

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Roger Andre

Roger Andre is an Estonian comedian who has been performing stand-up for approximately 10 years. He initially studied journalism at Tartu University and was previously a member of the Comedy Estonia comedy troupe. Currently, he is a member of the Huumoriklubi (Humor Club), and is considered one of the most well-known and watched Estonian stand-up comedians. His stage persona blends elements of a friend who speaks too much truth with a telenovela protagonist, creating performances that are fresh and pleasantly raw on stage. He is described as someone you’d want to introduce to your grandmother, and he often creates amusement simply by looking at the audience. Andre's comedy style resembles a child telling a joke under a Christmas tree, utilizing a disarming approach to deliver unexpected punchlines. His performances take audiences on a journey through the world of a young person with a naive but always optimistic perspective. He focuses on storytelling, and his comedy frequently involves relatable situations and frustrations based on everyday life, mishaps, and coping with them. Clips from his shows have accumulated hundreds of thousands of views, and his live shows often sell out. He has toured extensively, performing 'Roger Andre “Järgmine Probleem”' for 29 shows in Estonia, and 'Roger Andre “Pärandusepoiss”' for 25 shows across Estonia and Australia. Beyond stand-up, Roger Andre participates in the Huumoriklubi Suvetuur from 2023 to 2025, and previously participated in Comedy Estonia’s Suvetuur from 2017 to 2022 and Sügistuur from 2017 to 2021. He has also performed internationally at venues such as Up The Creek in London, Comedy Republic in Melbourne, and Comedy Lounge in Perth. He co-hosts a podcast called 'Päikesejänkud' with Daniel Veinbergs, which has been running for 7 years. In 2023, he appeared on the TV show "Terevisioon," where he attempted to make a poached egg and bacon, incorporating ingredients like Muhu chicken eggs, bacon, Muhu blueberries, coconut flakes, and cocoa beans. He is currently performing his show “Seebikas,” which lasts approximately two hours including an intermission and is recommended for ages 16+. Roger Andre maintains a presence on social media through Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and X.

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Sander Õigus

Sander Õigus is an Estonian stand-up comedian from Tartu and one of the early pioneers of modern Estonian stand-up comedy. He began performing in 2011 and became closely associated with Comedy Estonia , helping establish and develop the country's Estonian-language stand-up scene. His comedy is largely based on personal experiences, everyday observations, self-deprecating humour, and long, often awkward stories drawn from real life. Over the years, Õigus has created numerous full-length solo shows, including Esimesed triibulised , Hoopis teine tera , Kolmandas isikus , Neljanda seina taga , Hinge turule viies , and Kuues . He has also performed extensively outside Estonia, including at comedy festivals and in countries such as Australia, using international performances to develop and test his English-language material. Õigus is known for finding humour in subjects ranging from ordinary everyday experiences to darker and more uncomfortable aspects of life. His approach combines self-criticism, personal storytelling, and observations about Estonian society, while his work has contributed to the growing recognition of Estonian stand-up comedy both at home and internationally.

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Stewart Johnson

Stewart Johnson is an Estonian stand-up comedian with USA origins, born in Wisconsin, USA in 1975. He identifies as an American citizen and has lived in Estonia for 28 years. Originally from Wisconsin, he felt he had 'already seen' America by the time he was 20 and sought to explore other parts of the world. In 1991, he recalls Estonia’s declaration of independence and subsequently developed a friendship with an Estonian while attending a summer camp in the United States. After traveling to Europe to study in 1996, he visited Estonia in 1997 following an invitation from that friend. Friends cautioned him about potential dangers in Estonia during the 1990s and 2000s. Johnson’s journey to Estonia was gradual. During 1998, he made a short return to the US to complete his education, initially aiming for a career in the Foreign Service; however, he relocated back to Estonia permanently that same year, traveling with only two suitcases and a book bag. Initially residing in Tartu, Estonia’s second largest city, he learned Estonian by watching American TV shows with subtitles. He performs stand-up comedy and enjoys recounting bizarre events from his life to audiences, often employing a dry wit. Audiences enjoy listening to and laughing at his stories. He is a storyteller and resident of Estonia, performing at stand-up comedy events organized by Comedy Estonia and participating in Estonian stand-up comedy tours. He co-founded the Comedy Estonia troupe in 2010 and occasionally performs private comedy shows. Stewart Johnson has held various jobs including cashier, teacher, counselor, editor, and funk saxophonist, and briefly worked as a video shop clerk in the American Deep South where he mischievously switched labels on adult films. He studied nuclear politics in university. His experiences, including his healthcare treatment for testicular cancer diagnosed a few years ago, inspired the film “The Chuck Band Show,” loosely based on his story. Remarkably, the total cost for three months of medical care, including 15 or 16 days of hospital-based chemotherapy, amounted to only 5 euros. Following his marriage to an Estonian woman, he purchased a vintage log house in Nursipalu in 2003 and has since dedicated up to nine months annually to residing there, originally with the intention of retirement. However, in 2022, the government decided to expand a military training area and expropriate his home, leading him to join the Facebook group “Defend Nursipalu.” He speaks Estonian and has expressed frustration with pro-Kremlin posts within that group, believing the government’s handling of the expansion was poorly handled. Representatives from the Ministry of Defense assessed his land and house in February 2024. He is against Russia and identifies as an independent thinker, not a Republican or Democrat.

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