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Urbain Servranckx (born 7 June 1949), better known as Urbanus, is a Belgian comedian, actor, singer and comic book writer. Although he is most famous as comedian, some of his songs became hits, such as Bakske vol met stro (1979), Madammen met een bontjas (1980) and Hittentit (1982). In Flanders and the Netherlands Urbanus is one of the most popular and famous entertainers of all time.
76
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Movies
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TV Shows
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Urbain Servranckx (born 7 June 1949), better known as Urbanus, is a Belgian comedian, actor, singer and comic book writer. Although he is most famous as comedian, some of his songs became hits, such as Bakske vol met stro (1979), Madammen met een bontjas (1980) and Hittentit (1982). In Flanders and the Netherlands Urbanus is one of the most popular and famous entertainers of all time.
Les Sept Péchés capitaux
1992
Urbain Servranckx (born 7 June 1949), better known as Urbanus, is a Belgian comedian, actor, singer and comic book writer. Although he is most famous as comedian, some of his songs became hits, such as Bakske vol met stro (1979), Madammen met een bontjas (1980) and Hittentit (1982). In Flanders and the Netherlands Urbanus is one of the most popular and famous entertainers of all time.
Urbanus, artist's name of Urbain Joseph Servranckx (Dilbeek, 7 June 1949) is a Belgian comedian, singer, guitarist, author of comic books and actor. Originally he used the artist name: Urbanus van Anus. Anus was the name of his former backing group. In 1973 he began performing cabaret and comedy. He became popular in Flanders and managed to duplicate his success in the Netherlands, building a steady career since. He has appeared in TV shows, some which he wrote himself. Urbanus released several musical singles, some of which entered the hit parade. His Christmas song Bakske Vol Met Stro (1979) was controversial for lampooning the biblical story of the birth of Jesus, but also became his signature song and best-selling record for the very same reasons. Urbanus considers himself an atheist, although he wed in the Roman Catholic Church and had his children baptized. In 2008, he was awarded the Prize for Liberty by the Flemish think tank Nova Civitas.
Urbanus starred in three films: Hector (1987), Koko Flanel (1990) and Seventh Heaven (1993). The two first films were the leaders in the Flemish box offices for many years. His first movie, Hector, directed by Stijn Coninx, won the 1988 international comedy film festival in Chamrousse, France. He also was named best actor by Radio France and Dauphiné Libéré. Seventh Heaven was a box office bomb. In Flanders and the Netherlands Urbanus is well-known and very popular since 1974. Although he is most famous as a comedian, some of his songs became hits, such as Bakske vol met stro (1979), Madammen met een bontjas (1980) and Hittentit (1982).Urbanus lend his voice to the Flemish versions of the Pixar movies, Cars and Cars 2, where he was the voice of the character Mater.
Urbanus is script writer of a comics series about a childlike version of himself, Urbanus, which debuted in 1982. The series is drawn by Willy Linthout and from the third story on, Urbanus started providing the scenarios.The comic strip managed to become the longest-running series in the celebrity-inspired genre and new albums are still published to this day.The comics also sell well in the Netherlands.
Urbanus also writes the gags for the satirical comic De Geverniste Vernepelingskes (1998), which pokes fun at several Flemish celebrities. It was first drawn by Jan Bosschaert, then Dirk Stallaert and finally Steven Dupré. Urbanus also writes gags for the children's comics Plankgas en Plastronneke (2004–2008) and Mieleke Melleke Mol (since 2003), both drawn by Dirk Stallaert.
Urbanus has also drawn some gag comics himself. He also illustrated many of his own album covers.
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Gender
Male
Birthday
June 7, 1949
Birthplace
Sint-Gertrudis-Pede, Flanders, Belgium
Also Known As
Les Sept Péchés capitaux
1992
Urbanus: Hebben jullie mijn filmpjes al gezien
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Hector
1987
Urbanus: Meer Moet Dat Niet Zijn
2001
The Flight Before Christmas
2008
Urbanus: Ik Ben Een Plastiek Zakske
2001
The Dark Diamond
2004
Koko Flanel
1990
Misstakes
2000
Seventh Heaven
1993
K3: The Ice Princess
2006
Cash for Trash
2019
Urbanus: Trecto Pnix
2019
Urbanus: Hiep Hiep Rahoe
1997
Urbanus: Live & in 't echt
1984
Urbanus Van Anus
1980
The Cheerful Rascal
1992
Mega Mindy: The Black Crystal
2010
Urbanus: Bis Bis Bis!
2025
Urbanus: Genoeg Gelachen, Nu Humor!
1995
+ 4 more movies
De Slimste Mens ter Wereld
2003
De Slimste Mens ter Wereld
2003
Beste Kijkers
2014
What If?
2011
Scheire and the Creation
2012
Ik vraag het aan
2024
Kulderzipken
1995
Het zijn net mensen
2015
Urbain
2005
Allemaal Chris
2017
Humo's Comedy Cup: De Weg naar de Finale
2023
Urbanus van binnen
2025
Jacques en Urbain op Wereldtournee
2023
Genoeg gelachen, nu humor!
1995
Urbanus 70
2019