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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marek Eben |
| Born | 18 December 1957 |
| Origin |  Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Genres | Rock, Folk, Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, composer, writer, television host |
| Website | www.bratriebenove.cz |
Marek Eben (born 18 December 1957) is a Czech actor, singer, composer, writer and television host.
Eben studied music and drama at the Prague Conservatory. [1] His father, Petr Eben, and his uncle Ilja Hurník were both composers. With his brothers Kryštof and David, he formed a band "Bratři Ebenové" (Eben Brothers) 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 ("At the swimming-pool"), 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. [1]
Established in 1869 on the grounds of Vyšehrad Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, the Vyšehrad Cemetery is the final resting place of many composers, artists, sculptors, writers, and those from the world of science and politics. The centerpiece of the cemetery is the Slavín tomb designed by Antonín Wiehl, a large and notable tomb located within Vyšehrad cemetery.
Největší Čech is the Czech spin-off of the BBC Greatest Britons show; a television poll of the populace to name the greatest Czech in history. The series was broadcast by the national public-service broadcaster, Czech Television. The presenter of the programme was Marek Eben, who was also nominated to be in the Top 100; however, since he was presenting the show he was not eligible to be included in the final list.
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