Lennart Meri was born on March 29, 1929 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was a writer and director, known for Veelinnurahvas (1973), Linnutee tuuled (1978) and Kaleva hääled (1986). He was previously married to Helle Pihlakas, Helle Meri, Regina Ojavere and Regina Meri. He died on March 14, 2006 in Tallinn, Estonia.