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.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous

Strong Antwerp accent

Very catchy laugh

Doesn't drink alcoholic beverages

Is a supporter of Royal Antwerp FC, to which is refered in his films. In Ad Fundum, for instance, the radio says: "Beerschot - Antwerp: 0 - 3".

Working on "De Slimste Mens ter Wereld" as host.

Son Lucas.

Working on "De Pappenheimers" as host.