Louis Theroux | |
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Theroux in 2009
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Born |
Singapore |
20 May 1970
Residence | Harlesden, London, England, UK |
Citizenship | United Kingdom United States |
Education | Westminster School |
Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford |
Occupation | Documentary filmmaker, broadcaster |
Years active | 1993–present |
Spouse(s) |
Susanna Kleeman (m. 1998; div. 2001) Nancy Strang (m. 2012) |
Children | 3 |
Relatives |
Paul Theroux (father) Marcel Theroux (brother) Alexander Theroux (uncle) Peter Theroux (uncle) Justin Theroux (cousin) |
Website | louistheroux |
Louis Sebastian Theroux (/θəˈruː/ LOO-ee thə-ROO; born 20 May 1970) is a documentary filmmaker and broadcaster who holds dual British and American citizenship.
Theroux is best known for his documentary series, including Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends, When Louis Met..., and his BBC Two specials. His career started in journalism and bears influences of notable writers in his family, such as his father Paul Theroux and brother Marcel. He works with the BBC producing his documentaries and television series. He has received two British Academy Television Awards and a Royal Television Society Television Award for his work.
Theroux was born in Singapore, the son of American travel writer and novelist Paul Theroux and his English then-wife, Anne Castle. His paternal grandmother, Anne, was Italian American, and his paternal grandfather, Albert, was French-Canadian. He holds dual British and American citizenship. His older brother, Marcel, is a writer and television presenter, while his cousin, Justin, is an actor and screenwriter. He is the nephew of novelist Alexander Theroux and writer Peter Theroux.