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 (TV-series), 2014 Molly en Wors (TV-series) Stoute Boudjies, 2010 Vaatjie sien sy gat, 2008 Poena is Koning, 2007 Begeertes (TV-series), 2006 Lipstiek Dipstiek, 1994 Orkney Snork Nie 2, 1993 Orkney Snork Nie (Die Moevie), 1992 Orkney Snork Nie (TV-series), 1989–1992

As writer: Vir Beter of Baie Beter, 2014 Stoute Boudjies, 2010 Vaatjie sien sy gat, 2008 Begeertes (TV-series), 2006 Vetkoekpaleis, 1996–2000 Gauteng Aleng(TV-Series), 2003 - 2004 Lipstiek Dipstiek, 1994 Orkney Snork Nie (TV-series), 1989–1992

As actor: Faan se Trein, 2014 Stoute Boudjies, 2010 Vaatjie sien sy gat, 2008 Liewe Hemel, Genis!, 1987 as Visser Botes (Vissertjie) Vetkoekpaleis, 1996–2000 Orkney Snork Nie! Die movies as Gielie Basson 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)