Born on 12 February 1955 in Pabrade, Švenčionys district.
In 1973 graduated from Kretinga secondary school. In 1973-1975 he studied Lithuanian studies at Vilnius University, later - mathematics and economics. Since 1975 worked as a mathematician-programmer and economist in the communications system. Since 1984 he has worked as Chief Economist and Deputy Chairman of the Lithuanian Society of Photographers. From 1989 to 1995 he worked as a responsible secretary and deputy editor of the editorial offices of "Literaturas ir meno" and "7 meno dienas". In 1995 he was elected Secretary of the Board of the Lithuanian Writers' Union, and in 1998 he was appointed Deputy Chairman. 1998-2011 Vice-Chairman of the Radio and Television Commission, Chairman. From 13 December 2002 to 15 April 2011 - Chairman of the Lithuanian Writers' Union. From 2012 to 2021, Director General of the Lithuanian Copyright Protection Association (LATGA). Poetry included in various almanacs (Poezijos pavasaris) and collections. He has written lyrics for songs.