Louis Sebastian Theroux was born on the 20th May 1970 in Singapore, but is of English, French Canadian, and Italian-American descent. Louis is a writer and film producer, best known for his documentary TV series “When Louis Met…” (2000-2002) and “Louis Theroux`s Weird Weekends” (1998-2000). His career has been active since 1992.
Have you ever wondered how rich Louis Theroux is? According to sources, it is estimated that Louis Theroux`s overall net worth is $4 million, an amount acquired through his film-making career, however, in adding to his net worth, he has also published the book “The Call Of The Weird: Travels In American Subcultures” in 2005.
Louis Theroux Net Worth $4 Million
Louis is a part of the film-making family; he is a son of the famous writer Paul Theroux, and is a brother of the screenwriter Marcel Theroux. Louis grew up in London, as his family moved there when he was still a toddler. Regarding his education, Louis attended the Westminster School, where he befriended Joe Cornish and Adam Buxton, after which he enrolled at the prestigious Magdalen College of Oxford University, from where he graduated with a degree in history.
Before he had become a recognized personality in the entertainment industry, Louis was worked as a journalist for such magazines as Metro Silicon Valley and Spy magazine. Furthermore, he has also written for several other magazines such as Idler and Hip-Hop Connections. These were a steady start to his net worth.
Louis’ career as a filmmaker officially began in 1998, with his first TV documentary series “Louis Theroux – Weird Weekends”, which was aired for three full seasons on BBC Two, increasing his net worth to a large degree. In these documentaries, Louis covered a number of taboo topics, including sexuality and racism, by interviewing numerous personalities, including Khalid Abdul Muhammad and Eugène Terre’Blanche. Furthermore, he has also explored the world of Gangsta rappers, interviewing the rap star Master P.
In 2000, Louis increased his net worth with another string of documentaries with the TV series “When Louis Met…”, following British celebrities through their daily lives. During these shows, Lou made episodes about some famous British people such as Jimmy Saville, Neil Hamilton and his wife Christine, and Simon Cowell among others. He also completed “Louis And The Nazis” (2003) during this period.
In 2006, Lou renewed his contract with BBC and in the next years he filmed numerous documentaries on different topics such as drugs, nationalism, and religion. Some of the documentaries include “The Ultra Zionists” (2011), “My Scientology Movie” (2015) and “The Most Hated Family In America” (2007), which added a substantial amount to his overall net worth.
Over the course of his career, Louis has been rewarded with numerous prestigious accolades, including Richard Dimbleby Award for the Best Presenter in 2002, by BAFTA Awards, for his documentary TV series “When Louis Met…”, and also for his “Louis Theroux`s Weird Weekends” documentaries. Furthermore, he received the Best Presenter award by the RTS Television for his documentary “Louis Theroux: A Place For Paedophiles”.
Regarding his personal life, Lou has been married to Nancy Strang since 7th July 2012; the couple has three children.
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