Quick Info
| Profession | Documentary Presenter, Journalist, Broadcaster, Author |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 20/05/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Singapore |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Louis Theroux
27/03/2026
Theroux posted an update about his alopecia after the release of Inside the Manosphere, saying he had reached a low point during 2025 but was now seeing regrowth. The update described the condition affecting his beard, eyebrows, and scalp hair over several years before improving.
11/03/2026
Louis Theroux released the 90-minute Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere, a feature focused on toxic online masculinity and the wider manosphere ecosystem. It was produced by his company Mindhouse and marked his debut as a presenter for Netflix. Coverage around the release noted renewed public attention on his work, including a new batch of podcast episodes.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Louis Sebastian Theroux |
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| Description | Genre-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)
| University | Oxford University |
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| Graduation Year | 1991 |
Personal Life
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Career
| Early Career |
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| BBC Deal | 1995 - Development deal signed with BBC |
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| Current Work | Host of The Louis Theroux Podcast; BBC Two specials (2003-present) |
| Production Company | Mindhouse (founded 2019 with Arron Fellows and Nancy Strang) |
Style Quotient
| Approach | Empathetic, immersive exploration with gentle questioning and informality |
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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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