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:- Vir Beter of Baie Beter, 2014
- Molly en Wors
- Stoute Boudjies, 2010
- Vaatjie sien sy gat, 2008
- Poena is Koning, 2007
- Begeertes, 2006
- Lipstiek Dipstiek, 1994
- Orkney Snork Nie 2, 1993
- Orkney Snork Nie, 1992
- Orkney Snork Nie, 1989–1992
- 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
- 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
- Golden Loerie Award for TV advertising
- Avanti Award for Best Actor
- Avanti Award for Best Comedy Production
- Avanti Award for Best Writer