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Ivan Andreyevich Urgant (URR-gant; Russian: Иван Андреевич Ургант; born 16 April 1978) is a Russian show host, presenter and actor. His best known roles in film are Boris in the Yolki series and as Danila in Lucky Trouble. Between 2012 and 2022 he hosted Evening Urgant, a late-night talk show, but was suspended in February 2022 following his public rejection of the war in Ukraine. According to the 2008 and 2011 surveys, Urgant is Russia's most popular TV presenter. He is the chairman of the board of trustees of the Friends Charitable Foundation.

Quick facts about Ivan Urgant

  • Full name: Ivan Urgant
  • Born: 1978-04-16
  • Nationality: Russia
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q442830

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Who is Ivan Urgant?

Ivan Andreyevich Urgant (URR-gant; Russian: Иван Андреевич Ургант; born 16 April 1978) is a Russian show host, presenter and actor.

What nationality is Ivan Urgant?

Ivan Urgant is Russia.

When was Ivan Urgant born?

Ivan Urgant was born on 1978-04-16.

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