Biography

Tõnu Tepandi (born July 4, 1948 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actor, singer, teacher, theatre pedagogue, politician, and an Estonian social figure. 1955–1966 he attended Tallinn 2. Secondary School (Estonian: Tallinna 2. Keskkool). 1966–1970 he attended Tallinn Conservatory, Performing Arts Department, actor specialty. 1970–1983 he was actor of Vanemuine Theater. 1983–1987 he was actor of the Estonian National Youth Theater. From 1985 he is lecturer of voice engineering at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, School of Performing Arts (since 2006 professor). 1987–1992 he was related to humor organization called Aara. From 1987 he is freelance actor. 1994–1997 Deputy Chairman of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia and Chairman of the Endowment of Applied Arts. 1997–2008 worked as a lecturer at Viljandi Culture Academy, Estonian Institute of Humanities, Estonian Academy of Arts. 1996–1998 he was chairman of the jury of the Estonian Drama Festival. 1992–1999 he was member of Riigikogu. 1994–2000 he was chairman of the Estonian Theater Association.