Nik Rabinowitz
Nik Rabinowitz is a South African stand-up comedian, actor, author, TV presenter, and, known for his multilingual comedy and social commentary.
He's appeared in various television shows, feature films, and has performed stand-up comedy internationally, including on the British panel show Mock the Week.
He lives in Cape Town with his wife and three children, and continues to work in the entertainment industry both locally and internationally.
Early life
Rabinowitz was raised on the farm Eagles Nest, in Constantia, Cape Town, to parents Jenifer and Hym Rabinowitz.He grew up in a secular Jewish family and learned to speak isiXhosa growing up on the farm, where he developed the multilingual abilities that would later become a distinctive feature of his comedy.
Rabinowitz initially attended a Waldorf School, later moving to Grove Primary and matriculating at Westerford High, before graduating from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Business Science.
Career
ComedyRabinowitz began his comedy career in the early 2000s, quickly establishing himself in the South African comedy scene. His comedy often draws on his Jewish heritage, his observations of South African society, and his ability to mimic various South African accents and languages. His multilingual capabilities, especially his fluency in isiXhosa, have become a notable aspect of his performances.
One man specials include:
- Pension Killer
- Rambunctious
- Unmuted
- Late Bloomer
- Dry White
- Fortyfied
- Power Struggle
Beyond stand-up comedy, Rabinowitz has appeared in several films and TV productions:Just Now Jeffrey - Narrator & Moshik The Shakedown - Horse Racing CommentatorTali's Baby Diary - AuctioneerMaterial - Dave GoldKhumba - Frikkie/PercyI Now Pronounce You Black and White - TwasaThe Deal - Lead Carpenter
Radio, TV and Internet
- Former host of Cape Talk and Talk Radio 702's The Week that Wasn't with presenter Redi Thlabi
- Voice actor for ZA News where he voiced in excess of 25 characters.
- He currently hosts the sports podcast with former Springbok rugby players Jean de Villiers, Schalk Burger and former Proteas cricketer Christopher Morris.