Louis Theroux
Louis Theroux is a British documentary filmmaker and journalist renowned for his unique style of immersive reporting. He has produced numerous documentaries exploring a range of controversial subjects, often immersing himself in the lives of his subjects to gain deeper insights. Theroux hosts a podcast where he interviews various figures, including celebrities and controversial personalities, offering an engaging platform for in-depth discussions.
Born on Apr 20, 1970 (56 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 4,884 | $350,000 | 295$ |
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 30,773 | $1,700,000 | 1,377$ |
| Totals | 2 | 43,797,440 | 35,657 | $2,050,000 | 1,672$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Louis Theroux's work explores the entertainment value of extremism in his documentary series.
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Denmark:
Louis Theroux interviewed Armie Hammer in 2025, where Hammer refused to discuss the controversial messages.
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Canada:
Louis Theroux created a Netflix documentary about the so-called Manosphere.
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United Kingdom:
Louis Theroux is a documentary filmmaker known for his immersive style and recent work on the manosphere.
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New Zealand:
Louis Theroux's documentary explores the extreme end of the Manosphere and its influence on young men's ideas about masculinity.
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United Kingdom:
Louis Theroux's podcast sponsorship was pulled by British Airways after an interview with Bob Vylan.
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Ireland:
Ed Sheeran told Louis Theroux that he identifies as 'culturally Irish'.
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United Kingdom:
Louis Theroux is a friend of Adam Buxton who opened up about his drinking problems on Buxton's podcast.
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United Kingdom:
In a 2021 interview with Louis Theroux on his BBC Radio 4 Grounded podcast, Barnett said she felt 'scared and intimidated and controlled' by LaBeouf.
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Australia:
Louis Theroux is a documentary filmmaker who had a popular date episode on Chicken Shop Date.
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