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Mark Uytterhoeven

b. 1957

Belgian television presenter, comedian and journalist

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Born 1957. Mark Uytterhoeven is a Belgian journalist, theatre director, creator and television actor.

Mark Uytterhoeven is a Belgian television presenter, TV scriptwriter, actor, comedian and former sports journalist.

Career Uytterhoeven started his career at the Flemish public TV channel BRT (nowadays VRT), where he was a sports journalist. In 1991 he hosted the humorous TV talk show Het Huis van Wantrouwen, alongside Wouter Vandenhaute. The show was a ratings hit and praised for its innovative style. Two years later, Uytterhoeven followed it up with another humorous TV talk show, Morgen Maandag (1993), which he hosted on his own. Because of the overwhelming success, Uytterhoeven decided to focus on hosting humorous shows without much media promotion, like the improvisation show Onvoorziene Omstandigheden (1994–1995) and the sketch series Alles Kan Beter (1997–1999).

He is also credited with writing the script for the human interest show Man bijt hond in 2001, and was host of the late night talk show until took it over from him in 2006.

TV filmography

De Laatste vriend (1993) Morgen maandag (1993) TV Series .... Gastheer De Magische steen (1988) .... Swimming teacher ... aka Pierre magique, La (Belgium: French title) Feest! 50 jaar televisie (2003) (TV) .... Himself De Laatste show (1999) TV Series .... Host (2002-) Alles komt terug (2001) TV Series .... Himself Alles Kan Beter (1998) TV Series .... Himself Onvoorziene Omstandigheden (1994–1995) TV Series .... Himself Morgen Maandag (1993) TV Series .... Himself Het Huis van wantrouwen (1991–1992) TV Series .... Himself Tien voor taal (1995) TV Series .... Himself Sportweekend (1960) TV Series .... Presentator

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Who is Mark Uytterhoeven?

Belgian television presenter, comedian and journalist

When was Mark Uytterhoeven born?

Mark Uytterhoeven was born on 6 March 1957 in Mechelen.

What is Mark Uytterhoeven's occupation?

Mark Uytterhoeven is a journalist, theatre director, creator and television actor.

What nationality is Mark Uytterhoeven?

Mark Uytterhoeven is Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mark Uytterhoeven

· Wikidata: Q1929888

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