Urbanus is a Belgian singer, actor, and comedian born as Urbain Joseph Servranckx on June 7 1949 in Dilbeek. Servranckx achieved professional recognition for a musical career characterized by cabaret and comedy that began in 1973. He achieved professional recognition for assuming the stage name Urbanus van Anus before adopting the name Urbanus in 1974. His recording career began with the live recording Urbanus van Anus leevend (1974). Servranckx achieved professional recognition for the song “Bakske Vol Met Stro” (1979), which reached Number 1 in Belgium. His discography included the song “Quand les zosiaux chantent dans le bois” (1980) and the live recording Urbanus' plezantste (1985). Servranckx achieved professional recognition for performing as an actor in the film Hector (1987) and the film Koko Flanel (1990). His recording career included the live recording In 't Echt! (1986) and the song “Poesje stoei” (1994). Servranckx achieved professional recognition for receiving the Prize for Liberty in 2008. His discography included the studio recording Wie dit leest is zot! (2010), which reached number 7 in Belgium. Servranckx achieved professional recognition for the studio recording Wan troe tie! (2013) and the studio recording In roer en rep (2022).
