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.
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, 2007
- Lipstiek Dipstiek, 1994
- Orkney Snork Nie 2, 1993
- Orkney Snork Nie, 1992
- Orkney Snork Nie, 1989
As writer:
- Vir Beter of Baie Beter, 2014
- Stoute Boudjies, 2010
- Vaatjie sien sy gat, 2008
- Begeertes, 2007
- Vetkoekpaleis, 1996
- Lipstiek dipstiek, 1994
- Orkney Snork Nie, 1989
As actor:
- Faan se Trein, 2014
- Stoute Boudjies, 2010
- Vaatjie sien sy gat, 2008
- Liewe Hemel, Genis!, 1987 as Visser Botes
- Vetkoekpaleis, 1996
- 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
- Star Tonight award: Best Writer
