
May 20, 1970 · 56 years old
Louis Sebastian Theroux (/ˈluːi θəˈruː/; born 20 May 1970) is a British-American documentary filmmaker, journalist, broadcaster, and author. He has received two British Academy Television Awards and a Royal Television Society Television Award. After graduating from Oxford University, Theroux moved…

Louis Theroux documents his investigation into what goes on behind the scenes of the infamous Church of Scientology.

Louis meets the Phelps family, who protest against an America that tolerates homosexuality

A professor has a relationship with a nonverbal man who has cerebral palsy. Their affair leads to a criminal trial over disability and consent. The film shows interviews and footage that present both perspectives.

In light of numerous allegations of abuse and sexual violence against the late Sir Jimmy Savile, Louis Theroux re-examines his media relationship with the enigmatic public figure.

Fourteen years after his first visit, Louis Theroux meets some of the growing community of religious-nationalist Israelis who have settled in the occupied West Bank.

Louis Theroux traces the fortunes of different people living in South London suffering from alcoholism.

In America's heartlands, Louis looks at private collections of tigers and chimpanzees.

Louis meets different people suffering from anorexia and sees how it impacts their family as well as their personal health.

Louis Theroux heads to the USA to meet college students accused of sexual assault.

Meet women in UK, legally providing sexual services, either to make a living or to supplement their income, potentially earning hundreds of pounds per hour.

The writer and comedian looks at antisemitism and the progressive left. From theatre to football, Baddiel explores a political blindspot with Stephen Fry, Miriam Margolyes and Neil Gaiman.

The acclaimed documentarian gains rare, unrestricted access to explore a rising ultra-masculine network and its polarizing influencers.