Urbanus
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Urbain Servranckx also known as Urbain and Urbanus van Anus, is a Belgian
stand-up comedian, actor
, singer and comic book
writer.
, June 7th 1949) is a Flemish
comedian, singer, guitarist, author of comic books and actor. Originally he used the artist name: Urbanus van Anus.
In Flanders
and the Netherlands
Urbanus is well-known and very popular since 1974. Although he's most famous as comedian, some of his songs became famous and were massively played. Such as Bakske vol met stro (1979), Madammen met een bontjas (1980) and Hittentit (1982).
Until 2008 there were two films in which he played the leading role, Hector (1987) and Koko Flanel (1990). These two 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
.
More recently, Urbanus lend his voice for the Flemish
versions of the Pixar
movies, Cars
and Cars 2
, where he was the voice of the character Mater
.
In 1984, Urbanus and Willy Linthout
began writing comic books with an adolescent version of Urbanus himself as the main character. , more than 121 such comic books have been published. He's also productive scenarist of the series 'De Geverniste Vernepelingskes', 'Plankgas en Plastronneke' and 'Mieleke Melleke Mol'.
For his political comments during the 2007 Belgian government formation crisis, he received the Prize of Liberty
, an annual award delivered by the think tank Nova Civitas
, in January 2008.
His humoristic style can be described as absurd, folksy, subversive, anarchic, childish, morbid, sometimes vulgar and populist.
Urbanus did voices for the following movies:
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
stand-up comedian, actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, singer and comic book
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
writer.
Career
Urbanus, artist's name of Urbain Joseph Servranckx (DilbeekDilbeek
Dilbeek is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium. The municipality comprises the villages of Dilbeek proper, Groot-Bijgaarden, Itterbeek , Schepdaal , Sint-Martens-Bodegem, and Sint-Ulriks-Kapelle...
, June 7th 1949) is a Flemish
Flanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...
comedian, singer, guitarist, author of comic books and actor. Originally he used the artist name: Urbanus van Anus.
In Flanders
Flanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...
and the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
Urbanus is well-known and very popular since 1974. Although he's most famous as comedian, some of his songs became famous and were massively played. Such as Bakske vol met stro (1979), Madammen met een bontjas (1980) and Hittentit (1982).
Until 2008 there were two films in which he played the leading role, Hector (1987) and Koko Flanel (1990). These two films were the leaders in the Flemish box offices for many years. His first movie Hector (directed by Stijn Coninx
Stijn Coninx
Stijn, Baron Coninx is a Belgian film director best known for the movie Daens. He was made a Baron by King Albert II of Belgium...
) won the 1988 international comedy film festival in Chamrousse
Chamrousse
Chamrousse is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.The majestic mountain scenery towering above Grenoble is, for the most part, formed by the Belledonne range...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. He also was named best actor by Radio France
Radio France
Radio France is a French public service radio broadcaster.-Mission:Radio France's two principal missions are:* To create and expand the programming on all of their stations; and...
and Dauphiné Libéré
Dauphiné Libéré
The Critérium du Dauphiné is an annual cycling road race, run over eight stages in the Dauphiné region in France during the first half of June. The race was inaugurated by a local newspaper, the Dauphiné Libéré, which gave its name to the event...
.
More recently, Urbanus lend his voice for the Flemish
Flanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...
versions of the Pixar
Pixar
Pixar Animation Studios, pronounced , is an American computer animation film studio based in Emeryville, California. The studio has earned 26 Academy Awards, seven Golden Globes, and three Grammy Awards, among many other awards and acknowledgments. Its films have made over $6.3 billion worldwide...
movies, Cars
Cars (film)
Cars is a 2006 American animated family film produced by Pixar and directed by John Lasseter and co-directed by Joe Ranft. It is the seventh Disney·Pixar feature film, and Pixar's final, independently-produced motion picture before its purchase by Disney...
and Cars 2
Cars 2
Cars 2 is a 2011 American computer-animated action film produced by Pixar, and it is the sequel to the 2006 film, Cars. In the film, race car Lightning McQueen and tow truck Mater head to Japan and Europe to compete in the World Grand Prix, but Mater becomes sidetracked with international espionage...
, where he was the voice of the character Mater
Mater (Cars)
Sir Tow Mater or better known as Mater is the deuteragonist in the 2006 animated Pixar film Cars and the main protagonist in its sequel...
.
In 1984, Urbanus and Willy Linthout
Willy Linthout
Willy Linthout is a Belgian comics author, best known for the Urbanus comics and his graphic novel Years of the Elephant.-Biography:...
began writing comic books with an adolescent version of Urbanus himself as the main character. , more than 121 such comic books have been published. He's also productive scenarist of the series 'De Geverniste Vernepelingskes', 'Plankgas en Plastronneke' and 'Mieleke Melleke Mol'.
For his political comments during the 2007 Belgian government formation crisis, he received the Prize of Liberty
Prize of Liberty
The Prize for Liberty is an annual award granted by the Flemish classical liberal think tank LIBERA!...
, an annual award delivered by the think tank Nova Civitas
Nova Civitas
Nova Civitas was a Flemish think tank based on the principles of classic liberalism in combination with Anglo-Saxon conservatism. Nova Civitas claimed at its founding to be completely independent, although it was recognized and supported by the Flemish Liberal Party...
, in January 2008.
His humoristic style can be described as absurd, folksy, subversive, anarchic, childish, morbid, sometimes vulgar and populist.
Films
Urbanus produced and appeared in several movies:- Hector (1988)
- Koko Flanel (1990)
- Les Sept péchés capitaux (1992)
- De Zevende HemelSeventh Heaven (1993 film)Seventh Heaven or De zevende zemel is a 1993 Belgian-Dutch romantic comedy film directed by Jean-Paul Lilienfeld, based on a script by the Flemish cabaretier Urbanus. The film was a commercial failure.-Cast:*Urbanus ... Samuel...
(1993) - Max (1994)
- Suske en Wiske: De duistere diamant (2004)
- K3 en het IJsprinsesjeK3 (band)K3 is a Flemish/Dutch girl band with a Dutch repertoire, mainly aimed at pre-adolescent children. The name of the group is derived from the names of the three original members: Karen Damen, Kristel Verbeke and Kathleen Aerts. Their music is produced by production company Studio 100 and is written...
(2007)
Urbanus did voices for the following movies:
- March of the PenguinsMarch of the PenguinsMarch of the Penguins is a 2005 French nature documentary film. It was directed and co-written by Luc Jacquet, and co-produced by Bonne Pioche and the National Geographic Society. The film depicts the yearly journey of the emperor penguins of Antarctica...
(2005) - narration for the Dutch version - CarsCars (film)Cars is a 2006 American animated family film produced by Pixar and directed by John Lasseter and co-directed by Joe Ranft. It is the seventh Disney·Pixar feature film, and Pixar's final, independently-produced motion picture before its purchase by Disney...
(2006) - voice of MaterMater (Cars)Sir Tow Mater or better known as Mater is the deuteragonist in the 2006 animated Pixar film Cars and the main protagonist in its sequel...
for the Flemish version
External links
- urbanus-online.be Official web site
- urbanusstrips.blogspot.com Urbanus comic books