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Erik Van Looy
Directing

Erik Van Looy

Born 1962-04-26
Deurne, Belgium
Department: Directing

Biography

Erik Van Looy was born on April 26, 1962 in Deurne, Flanders, Belgium as Erik Ludovicus Maria Van Looy. He is a director and a writer, known for the classic Belgian films, De Zaak Alzheimer/The Memory of a Killer (2003) and Loft (2008). He's also directed the US-remake of The Loft (2014). Between writing and directing movies, he is the host of De Slimste Mens Ter Wereld/The Smartest Person in the World, a hugely successful game show on Belgian TV.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Erik Van Looy

The Loft
Movie
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The Loft

2014
TMDB3.2
Loft
Movie
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Loft

2008
TMDB3.5
Memory of a Killer
TV
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Memory of a Killer

2026
TMDB3.9
De Wereld Draait Door
TV
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De Wereld Draait Door

2005
TMDB2.5
De Slimste Mens ter Wereld
TV
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De Slimste Mens ter Wereld

2003
TMDB3.9
De Mol
TV
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De Mol

1998
TMDB3.8
De Ideale Wereld
TV
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De Ideale Wereld

2013
TMDB4.2
The Memory of a Killer
Movie
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The Memory of a Killer

2003
TMDB3.4
De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach
TV
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De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach

2022
TMDB3.1
The Prime Minister
Movie
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The Prime Minister

2016
TMDB2.9

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (78 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Erik & Felix doen Kamping KitschErik & Felix doen Kamping KitschSelfTV Series2026
Erik & Felix doen AlcatrazErik & Felix doen AlcatrazSelfTV Series2026
Zeg Eens EuhZeg Eens EuhSelf - ParticipantTV Series2026
Erik & Felix doen Reggae GeelErik & Felix doen Reggae GeelSelfTV Series2026
Erik & Felix doen TomorrowlandErik & Felix doen TomorrowlandSelfTV Series2026
Erik & Felix doen Rock ZottegemErik & Felix doen Rock ZottegemSelfTV Series2026
NOS WK AvondSelf / AppearanceTV Series2026
De Slimste Minuut Ter WereldDe Slimste Minuut Ter WereldSelfTV Series2026
Welcome to the LAWelcome to the LASelf - GuestTV Series2026
Memory of a KillerMemory of a KillerOriginal Film WriterTV Series2026
Masters of MadnessMasters of MadnessSelf - CoachTV Series2025
Masters of MadnessMasters of MadnessSelf / AppearanceTV Series2025
JAMES & CoJAMES & CoSelf - Special GuestTV Series2025
JAMES & CoJAMES & CoSelf - GuestTV Series2025
Ons Kent OnsOns Kent OnsSelf - PresenterTV Series2024
Kamp JeroomKamp JeroomSelf - SidekickTV Series2024
Komen EtenKomen EtenSelfTV Series2024
Celebrity KlopjachtCelebrity KlopjachtSelf / AppearanceTV Series2024
De PappenheimersDe PappenheimersPresentatorTV Series2024
Ik vraag het aanIk vraag het aanSelf - GuestTV Series2024
ZomeravondenZomeravondenSelf / AppearanceTV Series2023
Achter De SchermenAchter De SchermenSelf / AppearanceTV Series2023
AssisenAssisenBen JacobsTV Series2023
Voordat De Bom Valt...Voordat De Bom Valt...PanelTV Series2022
De dag van vandaagDe dag van vandaagSelfTV Series2022
De Avondshow met Arjen LubachDe Avondshow met Arjen LubachSelfTV Series2022
Erik Van Looy: Verslaafd!Erik Van Looy: Verslaafd!ZichzelfMovie2022
James De MusicalJames De MusicalSelfTV Series2021
Match van de WaarheidMatch van de WaarheidSelfTV Series2021
De Cooke & Verhulst ShowDe Cooke & Verhulst ShowSelfTV Series2021
Het Leven.docHet Leven.docSelfTV Series2020
Geubels & De HollandersGeubels & De HollandersSelfTV Series2020
The Masked SingerThe Masked SingerRadijsjeTV Series2020
The Masked SingerThe Masked SingerSelf - JudgeTV Series2020
The Container CupThe Container CupSelf - ContestantTV Series2020
Rooijakkers over de VloerRooijakkers over de VloerSelf / AppearanceTV Series2019
GeubGeubHimselfTV Series2019
Is there a doctor in the room?Is there a doctor in the room?Self / AppearanceTV Series2019
Hollywood on the river ScheldtHollywood on the river ScheldtSelfMovie2018
Vrede op AardeVrede op AardeJuryTV Series2017
Vrede op AardeVrede op AardeSelf / AppearanceTV Series2017
Control PedroControl PedroSelf / AppearanceTV Series2017
Over etenOver etenSelfTV Series2016
The Prime MinisterThe Prime MinisterWriterMovie2016
The Prime MinisterThe Prime MinisterDirectorMovie2016
The HouseThe HouseSelfTV Series2015
Geubels en de IdiotenGeubels en de IdiotenSelf / AppearanceTV Series2015
Beste KijkersBeste KijkersSelf - PanelistTV Series2015
Het zijn net mensenHet zijn net mensenErik Van LooyTV Series2015
The LoftThe LoftDirectorMovie2014
Beste KijkersBeste KijkersSelf / AppearanceTV Series2014
Safety FirstSafety FirstPrincipalTV Series2013
De Ideale WereldDe Ideale WereldSelf - GuestTV Series2013
Dossier K.Dossier K.CreatorTV Series2012
Twee tot de zesde machtTwee tot de zesde machtSelfTV Series2012
De Slimste MensDe Slimste MensSelf / AppearanceTV Series2012
Scheire and the CreationScheire and the CreationSelfTV Series2012
Tegen de Sterren opTegen de Sterren opSelf / AppearanceTV Series2010
God en klein PierkeSelfTV Series2010
Dossier K.Dossier K.ScreenplayMovie2009
M!LFM!LFSelf / AppearanceTV Series2009
LoftLoftDirectorMovie2008
De Wereld Draait DoorDe Wereld Draait DoorSelfTV Series2005
De zaak AlzheimerDe zaak AlzheimerCreatorTV Series2004
The Memory of a KillerThe Memory of a KillerDirectorMovie2003
The Memory of a KillerThe Memory of a KillerWriterMovie2003
De Slimste Mens ter WereldDe Slimste Mens ter WereldSelf - PresenterTV Series2003
De Slimste Mens ter WereldDe Slimste Mens ter WereldSelf - ParticipantTV Series2003
De PappenheimersDe PappenheimersSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
Mannen op de Rand van een ZenuwinzinkingCreatorTV Series2001
ShadesShadesDirectorMovie1999
ShadesShadesScreenplayMovie1999
De MolDe MolDirectorTV Series1998
Ad FundumAd FundumScenario WriterMovie1993
Ad FundumAd FundumDirectorMovie1993
YuppiesWriterMovie1991
YuppiesDirectorMovie1991
Erik & Felix doen PukkelpopSelfTV Series—