Marek Eben
Czech actor, singer, composer, and writer (born 1957)
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Marek Eben (born 18 December 1957) is a Czech actor, singer, composer, writer and television host.
18 December 1957
Prague, CzechoslovakiaMarek Eben | |
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Marek Eben at 42nd KV IFF | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Marek Eben 18 December 1957 |
| Origin | Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Genres | Rock, Folk, Jazz |
| Occupations | Actor, singer, composer, writer, television host |
| Website | www.bratriebenove.cz |
Career
Eben studied music and drama at the Prague Conservatory.[1] His father, Petr Eben, and his uncle Ilja Hurník were both composers. With his brothers Kryštof and David, he formed a band "Bratři Ebenové" (Eben Brothers) in 1984, with Marek as the writer, composer and singer.
Eben has won a number of awards for his work as a TV presenter. His presenting work includes the Czech version of Dancing with the Stars, and the long-running Czech Television talk show Na plovárně ("At the swimming-pool"), in which he interviews international celebrities. He also participates in the organization of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. He is openly Christian, and is known for his polite interviewing style.[1]