Louis Theroux

Documentary Presenter, Journalist, Broadcaster, Author

British Singapore

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ProfessionDocumentary Presenter, Journalist, Broadcaster, Author
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth20/05/1970
Age56 years
BirthplaceSingapore

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameLouis Sebastian Theroux
DescriptionGenre-defining documentary presenter known for producing immersive documentaries exploring controversial and complex aspects of the human condition using gentle questioning and informal approach

Educational Qualification(s)

UniversityOxford University
Graduation Year1991

Personal Life

SpouseNancy Strang
Marriage Date07/07/2012
Children3

Family

FatherPaul Theroux
SiblingMarcel Theroux

Career

Early Career
  • Role: Print Journalist Year: 1992 Details: Worked for Metro weekly in San Jose and Spy magazine in New York
  • Role: Writer and Correspondent Year: 1994-1997 Employer: Michael Moore's TV Nation
BBC Deal1995 - Development deal signed with BBC
Notable Series
  • Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends (1998-2000)
  • When Louis Met... (2000-2002)
  • The Most Hated Family in America
  • Miami Mega Jail
  • Altered States (2018-present)
  • My Scientology Movie
Current WorkHost of The Louis Theroux Podcast; BBC Two specials (2003-present)
Production CompanyMindhouse (founded 2019 with Arron Fellows and Nancy Strang)

Style Quotient

ApproachEmpathetic, immersive exploration with gentle questioning and informality

Social Media

PodcastThe Louis Theroux Podcast
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/officiallouistheroux/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in Singapore
2. Started career as print journalist before television break
3. Worked directly with Michael Moore early in career
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