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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
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He has a BA in psychology and English from the [[University of Stellenbosch]]. He has also done a three-year drama course. | He has a BA in psychology and English from the [[University of Stellenbosch]]. He has also done a three-year drama course. | ||
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
| + | In his early years Walters dodid a fair amount of stage work. For example in 1959 he had a role in ''[[Our Town/Ons Dorp]]'', played opposite [[Babs Laker]] in ''[[Hedda Gabler]]'' ([[CAPAB]] 1964) and portrayed "Armand" in ''[[La Dame aux Camélias|Die Dame met die Kamelias]]'', alongside opposite [[Berdine Grünewald]] (1966). | ||
| − | + | However, he is perhaps primarily known for his work in radio and TV. His first broadcasting job was on the [[Afrikaans]] radio service. As broadcaster he was a pioneer of both [[Radio Good Hope]] (in the 1960s) and [[Radio Port Natal]]. In 1979 he was appointed manager of [[SABC]] Enterprises. | |
| − | + | With the arrival of TV, he was at one time a presenter of the nature programme ''[[50/50]]'' as well as doing dubbing work for [[SABC TV]]. | |
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| + | As a voice actor he appeared in countless radio dramas, as well as appearing in a few films, such as ''[[Eendag op 'n Reëndag]]'', ''[[Tien oor Tien]]'' and ''[[Pressure Burst]]'' and was a guest actor in the television series ''[[Willem]]''. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
''The Argus'' 12 February 1979. | ''The Argus'' 12 February 1979. | ||
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| + | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1841579/ | ||
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:18, 9 February 2024
André Walters (1940 -) Radio broadcaster, SATV personality and public relations officer.
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Biography
He has a BA in psychology and English from the University of Stellenbosch. He has also done a three-year drama course.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
In his early years Walters dodid a fair amount of stage work. For example in 1959 he had a role in Our Town/Ons Dorp, played opposite Babs Laker in Hedda Gabler (CAPAB 1964) and portrayed "Armand" in Die Dame met die Kamelias, alongside opposite Berdine Grünewald (1966).
However, he is perhaps primarily known for his work in radio and TV. His first broadcasting job was on the Afrikaans radio service. As broadcaster he was a pioneer of both Radio Good Hope (in the 1960s) and Radio Port Natal. In 1979 he was appointed manager of SABC Enterprises.
With the arrival of TV, he was at one time a presenter of the nature programme 50/50 as well as doing dubbing work for SABC TV.
As a voice actor he appeared in countless radio dramas, as well as appearing in a few films, such as Eendag op 'n Reëndag, Tien oor Tien and Pressure Burst and was a guest actor in the television series Willem.
Sources
The Argus 12 February 1979.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1841579/
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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