Willie Esterhuizen is an
Afrikaans
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actor, writer and director.
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
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, after which he studied drama for two years at the ''Arts Educational School'' in
London
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. Two years later he became a member of
KRUIK and moved to
Johannesburg
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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
External links
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South African male film actors
Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
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