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
 * 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)