Wilfried Martens was born on April 19, 1936 in Sleidinge, Flanders, Belgium. He is known for Zonde van de zendtijd (2009), Le grand échiquier (1972) and World in Action (1963). He was married to Miet Smet, Ilse Schouteden and Lieve Verschroeven. He died on October 9, 2013 in Lokeren, Flanders.