Louis Theroux

Director

Birthday May 20, 1970

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Singapore

Age 53 years old

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About

Presenter of the documentary series Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends. He also penned a 2005 book entitled The Call of the Weird: Travels in American Subcultures. He co-wrote the 2015 film My Scientology Movie. 

Before Fame

At the beginning of his career as a journalist, he was influenced by the work of his father, the fiction and travel writer Paul Theroux. His brother, Marcel Theroux, also had a career as a writer.

Trivia

He became famous for his documentaries, including When Louis Met..., which won a BAFTA award in 2002. He has gained a large following on his officiallouistheroux Instagram account, where he posts family and lifestyle content. 

Family Life

His first marriage to Susanna Kleeman lasted from 1998 until 2001. In 2011, he married television director Nancy Strang. He has three sons: Albert, Walter, and Frederick.

Associated With

He created a show called Louis, Martin & Michael, which focused on his journey to obtain an interview with Michael Jackson.