Marek Eben

Marek Eben is a Czech actor, singer, composer, writer and television host.

Career

Eben studied music and drama at the Prague Conservatory. His father, Petr Eben, and his uncle Ilja Hurník were both composers. With his brothers Kryštof and David, he formed a band "Bratři Ebenové" 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, in which he interviews celebrities from all over the world. 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.