★ HOW OLD IS ANDRUS KIVIRÄHK?
Andrus Kivirähk is 55 years old, born August 17, 1970 in EE · Leo.
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About
Andrus Kivirähk blends dark humor, Estonian folklore, and social critique across novels, screenplays, and children's series that dominate Estonian bestseller lists. Born in Estonia in 1970, he writes for both adults and children, mixing fantasy with satirical edge. His novel *Rehepapp ehk November* sold 25,000 copies by 2004, establishing him as the most popular Estonian writer of the 21st century. A Leo, Kivirähk's prolific output spans adapted screenplays, award-winning children's literature, and works translated globally.
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Biography
Andrus Kivirähk is an Estonian writer, playwright, screenwriter, and satirist born on 17 August 1970. He works across genres—adult fiction, children's literature, satirical columns, and screenplays—often weaving dark humor, Estonian folklore, fantasy, and social commentary into narratives that resonate across age groups. His breakthrough came with *Rehepapp ehk November* (*Old Barny* or *November*), which had sold 25,000 copies by 2004 and cemented his status as the most popular Estonian writer of the 21st century. *The Man Who Spoke Snakish* (2007) became one of Estonia's top-selling books, while his children's series—*Lotte, Oskar and the Things* and *Sirli, Siim and the Secrets*—established him as a major voice in young-adult literature. Multiple works have been adapted for film and television, extending his reach beyond the page. Kivirähk has earned awards in children's literature both domestically and internationally, and his writing has been translated into multiple languages. As a Leo born in 1970, his life-path number 33 suggests a master teacher archetype—fitting for a writer whose satirical yet accessible voice spans generations and genres. Screenwriters and playwrights craft narratives for stage, screen, and page, shaping how audiences understand culture and humor. Based in Estonia, Kivirähk remains rooted in Baltic literary tradition while achieving international literary recognition.
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Trivia
- By 2004, *Rehepapp ehk November* had sold 25,000 copies, making Kivirähk the best-selling Estonian writer of the 21st century.
- *The Man Who Spoke Snakish* (2007) ranks among the top-selling books in Estonia's modern literary canon.
- His works have been adapted into films and translated into multiple languages, extending his reach far beyond Estonia.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Andrus Kivirähk?
- Andrus Kivirähk is 55 years old (born August 17, 1970).
- When is Andrus Kivirähk's birthday?
- Andrus Kivirähk was born on August 17, 1970.
- What is Andrus Kivirähk's zodiac sign?
- Andrus Kivirähk is a Leo, born August 17, 1970.
- What is Andrus Kivirähk's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Andrus Kivirähk was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Andrus Kivirähk from?
- Andrus Kivirähk is from EE.
- What does Andrus Kivirähk do?
- Andrus Kivirähk is a writer.
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