Pääru Oja, born on May 16, 1989, is a multifaceted Estonian performer who has made a significant impact in the world of stage, film, voice, and television acting.
Born in the vibrant city of Tallinn, Oja is the youngest of two sons. His father, Tõnu Oja, is a renowned actor, and his older brother, Kaarel Oja, is the CEO and theatre manager of the Estonian Theatre Festival, who is married to the talented actress Ursula Ratasepp. Moreover, Oja's uncle, Rein Oja, is an accomplished actor, director, and theatre instructor.
Oja's educational background is impressive, having attended primary and secondary schools in Tallinn before being accepted to the prestigious Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in Tallinn. Under the guidance of esteemed course supervisor Elmo Nüganen, Oja graduated in 2012 with a diploma that showcased his exceptional acting skills.
Throughout his time at the academy, Oja had the opportunity to take on various roles, including Father of Toulon in Peter Barnes' Red Noses (2010),Joseph Wykowski in Neil Simon's Biloxi Blues, and Argante in Molière's The Imaginary Invalid (2011). Notably, he shared the stage with his fellow graduating classmates, including Henrik Kalmet, Karl-Andreas Kalmet, Priit Pius, Märt Pius, Liis Lass, Piret Krumm, Maiken Schmidt, and Kaspar Velberg.
