Eben studied music and drama at the
Prague Conservatory. His father,
Petr Eben, and his uncle
Ilja Hurník were both composers. With his brothers Kryštof and David, he formed a band "Bratři Ebenové" (Eben Brothers) in 1984, with Marek as the writer, composer and singer. Eben has won a number of awards for his work as a TV presenter. His presenting work includes the Czech version of
Dancing with the Stars, and the long-running
Czech Television talk show
Na plovárně ("At the swimming-pool"), in which he interviews international celebrities. He also participates in the organization of the
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. He is openly Christian, and is known for his polite interviewing style. ==References==