Stéphane Bern facts for kids
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Stéphane Bern
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Stéphane Bern in 2012
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| Born | 14 November 1963 Lyon, France
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| Alma mater | École de management de Lyon |
| Occupation | Journalist, radio host and television presenter |
Stéphane Bern (French pronunciation: [stefan bɛʁn]) was born on November 14, 1963. He is a well-known journalist, radio host, and TV presenter from France and Luxembourg. He is famous for his knowledge about nobility and royal families. Stéphane Bern has received many awards from different countries for his work.
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Early Life and Education
Stéphane Bern grew up in Paris, France, where he attended high school at Lycée Carnot. After that, he studied at the École de management de Lyon, a business school, and graduated in 1985. His parents, Melita Schlanger and Louis Bern, were from Jewish families in Poland. They moved to Switzerland and France before World War II.
Career Highlights
Working in Magazines
Stéphane Bern started his career in magazines. From 1985 to 1987, he was an editor for a magazine called Dynasty. Then, in 1988, he worked as a journalist for Jours de France. Since 1999, he has been a deputy editor for the "Events" section of Le Figaro Madame magazine.
On the Radio
Stéphane Bern has a long history in radio. From 1992 to 1997, he talked about different royal families on Europe 1 radio. Later, he joined Radio Télévision Luxembourg and was part of the show Les Grosses Têtes.
Since 2000, he has produced and hosted his own show called Le Fou du roi on France Inter. This show became very popular and was the most listened-to program in France during its time slot. Since September 2020, he has been hosting Historiquement Vôtre with Mathieu Noël on Europe 1.
On Television
Stéphane Bern is also a familiar face on French television. He has hosted and appeared in many shows, often focusing on history, culture, and royal families.
- 1998–2003: Sagas (on TF1)
- 2003–06: 20 h 10 pétantes (on Canal+)
- 2007: Secrets d'histoire (on France 2) – This show explores historical figures and events.
- 2010: Comment ça va bien ! (on France 2)
- 2015–present: He is a co-commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest final for France (on France 2).
- 2018–present: He also co-comments for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest for France (on France 2).
- 2021–2022: He co-hosted Eurovision France, c'est vous qui décidez ! (on France 2), which is a show to choose France's Eurovision entry.
Public Service and Interests
Stéphane Bern has also been involved in public service. He was a member of a political group called Nouvelle Action Royaliste for 18 years, leaving in 1999. From 1999 to 2001, he was an alderman in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, which means he was a local council member. He also became the President of the Music Conservatory in that area.
He is a member of the Academy Grevin and helped open the Grevin Wax Museum on March 10, 2008. This museum is famous for its wax figures of celebrities and historical people.
President Emmanuel Macron chose Stéphane Bern to help raise money to protect France's national heritage. This means he helps find funds to preserve historical buildings and important cultural sites.
Books and Films
Books He Has Written
Stéphane Bern has written many books, often about history, royalty, and famous people. Some of his books include:
- Grace Kelly (2007)
- Oubliez-moi (2009)
- Une vie de chien. Les animaux chéris des grands de ce monde (2009) – This book is about the beloved pets of important people.
- Secrets d'histoire (2010) – Based on his popular TV show.
- Dictionnaire amoureux des royautés (2010) – A dictionary about royal families.
Film Appearances
Stéphane Bern has also appeared in several films:
- 2003: Laisse tes mains sur mes hanches
- 2006: Les aristos
- 2015: Connasse, Princesse des cœurs
- 2017: He provided the French voice for Alfred Pennyworth in The Lego Batman Movie.
- 2018: Meurtres en Lorraine
- 2018: Mrs. Mills
Awards and Honours
Stéphane Bern has received many special awards from different countries, recognizing his contributions.
Awards from France
- Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) in January 2010. This award recognizes people who have done great things in the arts and literature.
- Knight of the Legion of Honour in December 2018. This is one of the highest awards given by France.
Awards from Other Countries
Monaco: Knight of the Order of Grimaldi in November 2011.
Luxembourg: Commander with crown of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau in January 2013. He also received the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Belgium: Officer of the Order of Leopold in March 2013.
United Kingdom: Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in June 2014.
Greece: Officer of the Order of Honour in 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Stéphane Bern para niños
