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Xand van Tulleken

Known For
Acting
Born
August 18, 1978 in UK
Active Years
1964–2023 (60 Years)
Total Credits
24 credits in database
Acting Born Aug 18, 1978 UK 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1964–2023
60 Years Career Span
17
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Name: Alexander Gerald van Hoogenhouck-Tulleken (also Alexander 'Dr Xand' van Tulleken or Alexander "Xand" van Tulleken).
Birthdate: 18 August 1978.
Nationality/Origin: British.
Professions: Doctor, physician, TV presenter, broadcaster, public intellectual, writer, public health specialist.
Specialisms: Public and global health, infectious diseases, humanitarian aid, medical anthropology.
Brother: Christoffer 'Dr Chris' van Tulleken (identical twin).
Known for: Presenting the children's TV series "Operation Ouch!", hosting programmes on diet and binge drinking.
Acting/Credits: Known for acting. Credits include: The Twinstitute (2019), Dr Xand's Con or Cure (2023), and 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005).

Alexander Gerald van Hoogenhouck-Tulleken, also known as Alexander 'Dr Xand' van Tulleken, is a British doctor, television presenter, broadcaster, and public intellectual born on 18 August 1978. He is a physician and public health specialist with expertise in infectious diseases, humanitarian aid, and medical anthropology. Along with his identical twin brother, Christoffer 'Dr Chris' van Tulleken, he is best known for presenting the children's TV series Operation Ouch! and has hosted programmes regarding issues such as diet and binge drinking. His work includes writing and acting credits for The Twinstitute (2019), Dr Xand's Con or Cure (2023), and 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005).
"Alexander Gerald van Hoogenhouck-Tulleken, also known as Alexander 'Dr Xand' van Tulleken, is

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Alexander Gerald van Hoogenhouck-Tulleken (also Alexander 'Dr Xand' van Tulleken or Alexander "Xand" van Tulleken).
Born: 18 August 1978.
Nationality/Origin: British.
Professions: Doctor (physician), TV presenter, broadcaster, public intellectual, writer, public health specialist.
Specialisms: Public and global health, infectious diseases, humanitarian aid, and medical anthropology.
Brother: Christoffer 'Dr Chris' van Tulleken (identical twin).
Known for: Presenting the children's TV series "Operation Ouch!" with his brother.
Other programs/topics: Hosted programmes on diet and binge drinking.
Acting/Credits/Writing:
Known for: The Twinstitute (2019), Dr Xand's Con or Cure (2023), 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005).
TMDB lists "Acting" as a known category.
IMDb lists him as a writer for The Twinstitute.
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Alexander Gerald van Hoogenhouck-Tulleken, also known as Alexander Xand van Tulleken or Dr Xand, is a British doctor, television presenter, broadcaster, and public intellectual. Born on 18 August 1978, he is a physician and public health specialist with expertise in infectious diseases, humanitarian aid, and medical anthropology. He specializes in public and global health.
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Alongside his identical twin brother, Christoffer Dr Chris van Tulleken, he is best known for presenting the children's television series Operation Ouch. The brothers have hosted various programmes covering topics such as diet and binge drinking. His professional credits include work on 8 Out of 10 Cats in 2005.
Paragraph 3: Writing and Other Works.
Van Tulleken is also recognized as a writer. His known credits include The Twinstitute in 2019 and Dr Xand's Con or Cure in 2023.
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Alexander Gerald van Hoogenhouck-Tulleken, also known as Alexander Xand van Tulleken or Dr Xand, is a British doctor, television presenter, broadcaster, and public intellectual. Born on 18 August 1978, he is a physician and public health specialist with expertise in infectious diseases, humanitarian aid, and medical anthropology. He maintains a specialism in public and global health.

Alongside his identical twin brother, Christoffer Dr Chris van Tulleken, he is best known for presenting the children's television series Operation Ouch. The brothers have hosted a range of programmes on various issues, including diet and binge drinking. His professional credits include work on 8 Out of 10 Cats in 2005.

Van Tulleken is also recognized as a writer. His known credits include the 2019 work The Twinstitute and Dr Xand's Con or Cure in 2023.
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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

The Vikings
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
The Weakest LinkTsunami
Michael McIntyre's The WheelMorning LiveThe Great PlagueHealthCheck UK Live
The Hit List
Richard Osman's House of GamesThe Human Body: Secrets of Your Life RevealedExpedition Volcano
How to Lose Weight Well
The Last Leg
Operation Ouch!
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Horrible Histories
Would I Lie to You?
The One Show
8 Out of 10 Cats
Who Do You Think You Are?
Question Time
HorizonHorizon

Full Filmography

24 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Xand van Tulleken best known for?

Xand van Tulleken is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Alexander (2004), Alexander (2004), The One Show (2006), Horrible Histories (2009).

When and where was Xand van Tulleken born?

Xand van Tulleken was born on August 18, 1978 in UK.

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Xand van Tulleken has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2023.

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Topic: Xand van Tulleken (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Alexander Gerald van Hoogenhouck-Tulleken (also Alexand...

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24credits
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24TV series
1964–2023active years

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