Kalle Lasn

Activist

Birthday March 24, 1942

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Tallinn, Estonia

Age 82 years old

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About

An Estonian-Canadian writer, activist, and filmmaker, he rose to prominence during the early 2000s. His award-winning documentary films include Bears and Man, The Autumn Rain: Crime in Japan, and The Rise and Fall of American Business Culture.

Before Fame

He published his debut book, Culture Jam, in 2000. The work deals with the evils of modern consumerism.

Trivia

He co-founded an activist magazine known as Adbusters.

Family Life

Born in Estonia, he grew up in Australia and later lived in Japan and Canada. He married Masako Tominaga in 1968.

Associated With

He vocally opposed the policies of U.S. President George W. Bush.