Willie Esterhuizen

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

Willie Esterhuizen
OccupationActor, director, producer
Years active1982–present

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), 2007
  • Lipstiek Dipstiek, 1994
  • Orkney Snork Nie 2, 1993
  • Orkney Snork Nie (Die Moewie), 1992
  • Orkney Snork Nie (TV-series), 1989

As writer:

  • Vir Beter of Baie Beter, 2014
  • Stoute Boudjies, 2010
  • Vaatjie sien sy gat, 2008
  • Begeertes (TV-series), 2007
  • Vetkoekpaleis, 1996
  • Lipstiek dipstiek, 1994
  • Orkney Snork Nie (TV-series), 1989

As actor:

  • Faan se Trein, 2014
  • Stoute Boudjies, 2010
  • Vaatjie sien sy gat, 2008
  • Liewe Hemel, Genis!, 1987 as Visser Botes (Vissertjie)
  • Vetkoekpaleis, 1996
  • 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)
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