Pierre van Pletzen - Revision history

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 === As director ===
-He directed ''[[Babbelkous!]]'' (1984) and a revival of [[Anthony Shaffer]]’s ''[[Sleuth]]'' at the [[Andre Huguenet]] in 1988. He directed the musical ''[[Buddy]]'' at the [[Civic]] in 1993. Other directing credits include ''[[Haaks]]'' by [[Chris Vorster]]. ([[KKNK]], 2005), ** .
+He directed ''[[Laaste Middagmaal]]'' ([[PACOFS]], 1983), ''[[Babbelkous!]]'' (1984), a revival of [[Anthony Shaffer]]’s ''[[Sleuth]]'' at the [[André Huguenet Theatre]] ([[PACOFS]], 1988), the musical ''[[Buddy]]'' ([[Civic]], 1993) and ''[[Haaks]]'' by [[Chris Vorster]]. ([[KKNK]], 2005), ** .
 ===As artistic director===

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 In 2017 Van Pletzen became the first artist to appear on three different and competing TV channels simultaneously, starring in three different [[Afrikaans shows]], in different roles. (News24 [http://www.msn.com/en-za/entertainment/topnews/oubaas-is-leaving-7de-laan-but-he-won%E2%80%99t-divorce-or-die/ar-BBDtu4j?li=AAaxc0E&ocid=spartanntp]).
-Film work includes roles in ''[[Panic Mechanic]]'' (1996), ''[[Orkney Snork Nie! 2 (nog 'n movie)]]'' (1993), ''[[Orkney Snork Nie! (die movie)]]'' (1992), ''[[Taxi to Soweto]]'' (1991), ''[[The Fourth Reich]]'' (1990), ''[[Windprints]]'' (1990), ''[[The Gods Must Be Crazy II]]'' (1989) as George, [[Oom]] performed at the [[Silwerskermfees]] in Camp's Bay (2016).   Also [[Phil101]], a TV series,
+Film work includes roles in ''[[Panic Mechanic]]'' (1996), ''[[Orkney Snork Nie! 2 (nog 'n movie)]]'' (1993), ''[[Orkney Snork Nie! (die movie)]]'' (1992), ''[[Taxi to Soweto]]'' (1991), ''[[The Fourth Reich]]'' (1990), ''[[Windprints]]'' (1990), ''[[The Gods Must Be Crazy II]]'' (1989) as George, ''[[Oom]]'' performed at the [[Silwerskermfees]] in Camp's Bay (2016).   Also ''[[Phil101]]'', a TV series,
 === As translator ===

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	Mariette Snyman. 2016. "Kop in een mus", ''Rooi Rose'' September: pp. 32-33.		Mariette Snyman. 2016. "Kop in een mus", ''Rooi Rose'' September: pp. 32-33.
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		+	[[Beeld]], 5 Oktober 2016.

	Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]]		Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]]

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 In 2017 Van Pletzen became the first artist to appear on three different and competing TV channels simultaneously, starring in three different [[Afrikaans shows]], in different roles. (News24 [http://www.msn.com/en-za/entertainment/topnews/oubaas-is-leaving-7de-laan-but-he-won%E2%80%99t-divorce-or-die/ar-BBDtu4j?li=AAaxc0E&ocid=spartanntp]).
-Film work includes roles in ''[[Panic Mechanic]]'' (1996), ''[[Orkney Snork Nie! 2 (nog 'n movie)]]'' (1993), ''[[Orkney Snork Nie! (die movie)]]'' (1992), ''[[Taxi to Soweto]]'' (1991), ''[[The Fourth Reich]]'' (1990), ''[[Windprints]]'' (1990), ''[[The Gods Must Be Crazy II]]'' (1989) as George,
+Film work includes roles in ''[[Panic Mechanic]]'' (1996), ''[[Orkney Snork Nie! 2 (nog 'n movie)]]'' (1993), ''[[Orkney Snork Nie! (die movie)]]'' (1992), ''[[Taxi to Soweto]]'' (1991), ''[[The Fourth Reich]]'' (1990), ''[[Windprints]]'' (1990), ''[[The Gods Must Be Crazy II]]'' (1989) as George, [[Oom]] performed at the [[Silwerskermfees]] in Camp's Bay (2016).   Also [[Phil101]], a TV series,
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 ===In TV and Film===
-Television roles include "Momberg" in the TV movie ''[[Gideon Scheepers]]'' (1982), "Eben Meintjies" in the series ''[[1922]]'' (1984), and "Spike Potas" in the popular [[Afrikaans]] TV-series ''[[Orkney Snork Nie]]'' ("Orkney does not snore", 1989), which made him a familiar face. But his role as "Oubaas" in the iconic [[Afrikaans]] TV sitcom ''[[7de Laan]]'' ("7th Avenue" - 2000-) has made him a household name in the country. He was also a director for the latter series until 2016. He is scheduled to leave the series in August 2017. (News24 [http://www.msn.com/en-za/entertainment/topnews/oubaas-is-leaving-7de-laan-but-he-won%E2%80%99t-divorce-or-die/ar-BBDtu4j?li=AAaxc0E&ocid=spartanntp]).
+Television roles include "Momberg" in the TV movie ''[[Gideon Scheepers]]'' (1982), "Eben Meintjies" in the series ''[[1922]]'' (1984), and "Spike Potas" in the popular [[Afrikaans]] TV-series ''[[Orkney Snork Nie]]'' ("Orkney does not snore", 1989), which made him a familiar face. But his role as "Oubaas" in the iconic [[Afrikaans]] TV sitcom ''[[7de Laan]]'' ("7th Avenue" - 2000-) has made him a household name in the country. He was also a director for the latter series until 2016. He directed about 700 episodes of this series.  He is scheduled to leave the series in August 2017. (News24 [http://www.msn.com/en-za/entertainment/topnews/oubaas-is-leaving-7de-laan-but-he-won%E2%80%99t-divorce-or-die/ar-BBDtu4j?li=AAaxc0E&ocid=spartanntp]).
 In 2017 Van Pletzen became the first artist to appear on three different and competing TV channels simultaneously, starring in three different [[Afrikaans shows]], in different roles. (News24 [http://www.msn.com/en-za/entertainment/topnews/oubaas-is-leaving-7de-laan-but-he-won%E2%80%99t-divorce-or-die/ar-BBDtu4j?li=AAaxc0E&ocid=spartanntp]).

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 == Biography ==
-Born in Klerksdorp on 1 May, 1951, he studied drama at the [[University of Pretoria]].
+Born in Klerksdorp on 1 May, 1951, he studied drama at the [[University of Pothchefstroom]].
 He began work as an actor for [[PACT]] and later also at [[PACOFS]]. For a number of years he was a lecturer at [[Pretoria Technikon]]’s Drama School. He was part of the original cast of the hugely popular [[Afrikaans]] sitcom, ''[[7de Laan]]'' ("7th Avenue").

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 === As actor ===
-Acted in ''[[Die Ryk Weduwee]]'' ([[CAPAB]] 1974).
+Acted in ''[[Die Ryk Weduwee]]'' ([[CAPAB]] 1974). Also in ''[[Voël innie hand]]'' a one man's farce, performed  in the [[Pierneef Theatre]], Pretoria.
 === As director ===

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	Born in Klerksdorp on 1 May, 1951, he studied drama at the [[University of Pretoria]].		Born in Klerksdorp on 1 May, 1951, he studied drama at the [[University of Pretoria]].

−	He began work as an actor for [[PACT]] and later also at [[PACOFS]]. For a ~~nu8mber~~ of years he was a lecturer at [[Pretoria Technikon]]’s Drama School. He was part of the original cast of the hugely popular [[Afrikaans]] sitcom, ''[[7de Laan]]'' ("7th Avenue").	+	He began work as an actor for [[PACT]] and later also at [[PACOFS]]. For a number of years he was a lecturer at [[Pretoria Technikon]]’s Drama School. He was part of the original cast of the hugely popular [[Afrikaans]] sitcom, ''[[7de Laan]]'' ("7th Avenue").

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−	He was married to the actress [[Elzette Maarschalk]] (1985-1995) and the couple had two children - the singer Pierre-Henry van Pletzen and the actress and designer [[Zetske van Pletzen]]. In 1996 he married actress [[Sandra ~~Vaughn~~]].	+	He was married to the actress [[Elzette Maarschalk]] (1985-1995) and the couple had two children - the singer Pierre-Henry van Pletzen and the actress and designer [[Zetske van Pletzen]]. In 1996 he married actress [[Sandra Vaughan]] [https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=13809].

	==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==		==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==