Willie Esterhuizen


Willie Esterhuizen is an Afrikaans 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, 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:
As writer:
  • Vir Beter of Baie Beter, 2014
  • Stoute Boudjies, 2010
  • Vaatjie sien sy gat, 2008
  • Begeertes, 2006
  • Vetkoekpaleis, 1996–2000
  • Gauteng Aleng, 2003 - 2004
  • Lipstiek Dipstiek, 1994
  • Orkney Snork Nie, 1989–1992
As actor:
  • Faan se Trein, 2014
  • Stoute Boudjies, 2010
  • Vaatjie sien sy gat, 2008
  • Liewe Hemel, Genis!, 1987 as Visser Botes
  • Vetkoekpaleis, 1996–2000
  • Orkney Snork Nie! Die movies as Gielie Basson
  • Wie Laaste Lag, 1985 as Lafras
  • Koöperasiestories as Vissertjie, 1983
  • Wat Jy Saai, 1979 as Christiaan MacDonald

Awards