Willie Esterhuizen
Occupation(s)Actor, director, producer
Years active1982–present

Willie Esterhuizen is an Afrikaans actor, writer and director.[1] He is known for his roles in the popular TV series Vetkoekpaleis and Gauteng-aleng-aleng.

Esterhuizen received dance training at the University of Cape Town, after which he studied drama for two years at the Arts Educational School in London. Two years later he became a member of KRUIK and moved to Johannesburg to do television work.

Filmography

As director:

  • Vir Beter of Baie Beter (TV-series), 2014
  • Molly en Wors (TV-series)
  • Stoute Boudjies, 2010
  • Vaatjie sien sy gat, 2008
  • Poena is Koning, 2007
  • Begeertes (TV-series), 2006
  • Lipstiek Dipstiek, 1994
  • Orkney Snork Nie 2, 1993
  • Orkney Snork Nie (Die Moevie), 1992
  • Orkney Snork Nie (TV-series), 1989-1992

As writer:

  • Vir Beter of Baie Beter, 2014
  • Stoute Boudjies, 2010
  • Vaatjie sien sy gat, 2008
  • Begeertes (TV-series), 2006
  • Vetkoekpaleis, 1996-2000
  • Gauteng Aleng(TV-Series), 2003 - 2004
  • Lipstiek Dipstiek, 1994
  • Orkney Snork Nie (TV-series), 1989-1992

As actor:

  • Faan se Trein, 2014
  • Stoute Boudjies, 2010
  • Vaatjie sien sy gat, 2008
  • Liewe Hemel, Genis!, 1987 as Visser Botes (Vissertjie)
  • Vetkoekpaleis, 1996-2000
  • Wie Laaste Lag, 1985 as Lafras
  • Koöperasiestories (TV-series) as Vissertjie, 1983
  • Wat Jy Saai, 1979 as Christiaan MacDonald

Awards

  • Golden Loerie Award for TV advertising (2002)
  • Avanti Award for Best Actor (1999)
  • Avanti Award for Best Comedy Production (1999)
  • Avanti Award for Best Writer (1999)
  • Star Tonight award: Best Writer (1994)

References

  1. DeBeer, Diane (4 October 2013). "SA film-maker keeps it in the family". Independent Online. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
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