Urbanus

Urbanus

Born

June 7, 1949 (76 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Sint-Gertrudis-Pede, Flanders, Belgium

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.

Source: Article "Urbanus" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Urbanus: Hebben jullie mijn filmpjes al gezien

Urbanus: Hebben jullie mijn filmpjes al gezien

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Urbanus: Beter 10 Krisis In De Lucht Dan 1 In Ons Land

Urbanus: Beter 10 Krisis In De Lucht Dan 1 In Ons Land

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Urbanus: Bis Bis Bis!

Urbanus: Bis Bis Bis!

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2025

Urbanus van binnen

Urbanus van binnen

(4 episodes)

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2025

Ik vraag het aan

Ik vraag het aan

Self - Guest · (1 episode)

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2024

Jacques en Urbain op Wereldtournee

Jacques en Urbain op Wereldtournee

Self · (8 episodes)

0.0

2023

Humo's Comedy Cup: De Weg naar de Finale

Humo's Comedy Cup: De Weg naar de Finale

Self · (1 episode)

0.0

2023

Urbanus: Trecto Pnix

0.0

2019

Cash For Trash

Cash For Trash

Urbanus (voice)

6.1

2019

Urbanus 70

Urbanus 70

Himself · (5 episodes)

0.0

2019

Urbanus: Zelf!

Urbanus: Zelf!

Urbanus

0.0

2017

Allemaal Chris

Allemaal Chris

Self · (1 episode)

0.0

2017

Het zijn net mensen

Het zijn net mensen

Urbanus · (1 episode)

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2015

Beste Kijkers

Beste Kijkers

(1 episode)

0.0

2014

Scheire and the Creation

Scheire and the Creation

Self · (1 episode)

8.3

2012

What If?

What If?

Urbanus · (1 episode)

6.2

2011

Mega Mindy: The Black Crystal

Mega Mindy: The Black Crystal

Sultan van Zahambra

5.0

2010

The Flight Before Christmas

The Flight Before Christmas

Julius (dutch dub)

5.7

2008

Urbanus: Vobiscum Live

Urbanus: Vobiscum Live

0.0

2007

K3: The Ice Princess

K3: The Ice Princess

Tovenaar

7.5

2006

Urbain

Urbain

Urbain · (7 episodes)

0.0

2005

The Dark Diamond

The Dark Diamond

Sjaak (herbergier)

4.7

2004

De Slimste Mens ter Wereld

De Slimste Mens ter Wereld

Self - Jury · (4 episodes)

7.7

2003

De Slimste Mens ter Wereld

De Slimste Mens ter Wereld

Self - Participant · (1 episode)

7.7

2003

Urbanus: Meer Moet Dat Niet Zijn

Urbanus: Meer Moet Dat Niet Zijn

8.0

2001

Urbanus: Ik Ben Een Plastiek Zakske

Urbanus: Ik Ben Een Plastiek Zakske

6.0

2001

Misstakes

Misstakes

Self

0.0

2000

Urbanus: Hiep Hiep Rahoe

Urbanus: Hiep Hiep Rahoe

10.0

1997

Kulderzipken

Kulderzipken

De Knoerifast · (1 episode)

7.8

1995

Urbanus: Genoeg Gelachen, Nu Humor!

Urbanus: Genoeg Gelachen, Nu Humor!

Zichzelf

0.0

1995

Genoeg gelachen, nu humor!

Genoeg gelachen, nu humor!

Urbanus · (12 episodes)

0.0

1995

Seventh Heaven

Seventh Heaven

Samuel

5.0

1993

The Cheerful Rascal

The Cheerful Rascal

Urbanus

0.0

1992

Les Sept Péchés capitaux

Les Sept Péchés capitaux

Le bouffon

5.0

1992

Koko Flanel

Koko Flanel

Placide Smellekens

6.5

1990

Hector

Hector

Hector

6.7

1987

Urbanus: Live & in 't echt

Urbanus: Live & in 't echt

actor

8.0

1984

Urbanus Van Anus

Urbanus Van Anus

Urbanus

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1980

De Flauwste Van Urbanus

De Flauwste Van Urbanus

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