Carel Trichardt

Carel Trichardt (born 4 March 1939) is a South African actor. He is the previous head of the drama department at the University of Pretoria. He gained fame as the voice behind the children's character, Knersis on the variety programme Wielie Walie. He also appeared in several films, including Katrina, Kruger Millions and Cavaliers games.

Partial filmography

Cavaliers (1966) - Ben Burgers Kruger Millions (1967) - Ben Burgers Oupa for Sale (1968) - Auctioneer (uncredited) Katrina (1969) - Mr. Brink Die Vervlakste Tweeling (1969) - The Sergeant Stop Exchange (1970) - Basie Pressure Burst (1971) - Dempsey Mans Diamantendetektiv Dick Donald (1971, TV Series) - Sam Smiley Sononder (1971) - Colonel Insident op Paradysstrand (1973) Seun van die Wildtemmer (1973) - Kurt Leeman (voice, uncredited) The Voortrekkers (1973) - Piet Uys Kwikstertjie (1974) - Thys Fourie Die Afspraak (1974) - Lieut. Roos (1975, TV Mini-Series) - Fred n Sondag in September (1976) - Henderson Les Diamants du président (1977, TV Mini-Series) Flatfoot in Africa (1978) - Captain Miller Die Eensame Vlug (1979) - Prof. Michal Kellerman Pour tout l'or du Transvaal (1979, TV Mini-Series) - Van Druiden Rienie (1982) - Len Stevens Five Star (1984, TV Series) Vyfster: Die Slot (1986) - Col. Human Liewe Hemel, Genis! (1986) - Portuguese Hellgate (1989) - Lucas Carlyle The Fourth Reich (1990) - Meyder Leibbrandt Friends (1993) - Rheinhart Rhodes (1996, TV Mini-Series) - Paul Kruger Oh Schuks ... I'm Gatvol! (2004) - Carel, Boer fighter Catch a Fire (2006) - South African minister Skin (2008) - the magistrate Henley-on-Klip (2010) - Busdrywer Traitors (2012) - Judge Jacobs (not yet issued) Everyman's Taxi (2012) - Oom Karel Uitvlucht (2015) - Joshua (final film role) Posbus 1 (2020) - Ben