Theatre Van Eeghem studied acting at the Studio Herman Teirlinck until 1983. That year marked the start of a career in theater, in addition to roles in feature films and television series. In the theater he played for the Flemish and Dutch companies Arca, De Tijd, Het Zuidelijk Toneel, Toneelhuis, DAS theater and 't Arsenaal. He made his name in productions such as The Man Without Qualities, Desperado, Hamlet vs Hamlet, The Blind, Maria Stuart and Passions Humaines.
Movie and television work Marc Van Eeghem became popular with his television work. He has appeared in many series in the nineties and noughties on the Flemish broadcasters
VRT and
VTM. His work is described as showing commitment and conviction, strength and talent. Van Eeghem had leading roles in series like
Ons geluk, Return to Oosterdonk, De Parelvissers,
Matroesjka's, Katarakt, De Ronde, The Divine Monster, Windkracht 10 and Tytgat Chocolat. He had countless guest roles in series like
Witse,
Code 37,
Zone Stad,
Heterdaad or
Flikken. In the cinema, Van Eeghem was seen in Wildschut,
The van Paemel Family,
Daens and
Hector, among others. == Personal life ==