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| − | He joined [[K.A.T.]] in Cape Town and played a role in the one-act ''[[Plaas Toe]]'' by [[Andries de Klerk]]. His first big role was in 1944 in ''[[Pask|Paastyd]]'' by Strindberg. In the same year he plays Mat Burke in O’Neill’s drama ''[[Anna Christie]]'' for [[Spotlight]]. In 1945 for [[K.A.T.]] in ''[[Liefdesvuur]]'' by Herman Sudermann, then in ''[[The Boy David]]'' by Sir James Barrie for the [[Cape Town Repertory Theatre Society]]. In 1946 he plays prof Henk Johannsen in ''[[Die Dae van Jou Lewe]]'' by [[W.A. de Klerk]]. | + | He joined [[K.A.T.]] in Cape Town and played a role in the one-act ''[[Plaas Toe]]'' by [[Andries de Klerk]] in September 1944. His first big role was in 1944 in ''[[Pask|Paastyd]]'' by Strindberg. In the same year he plays Mat Burke in O’Neill’s drama ''[[Anna Christie]]'' for [[Spotlight]]. In 1945 for [[K.A.T.]] in ''[[Liefdesvuur]]'' by Herman Sudermann, then in ''[[The Boy David]]'' by Sir James Barrie for the [[Cape Town Repertory Theatre Society]]. In 1946 he plays prof Henk Johannsen in ''[[Die Dae van Jou Lewe]]'' by [[W.A. de Klerk]]. |
Moves to Johannesburg, plays for [[JAATS]] in ''[[Die Gebreekte Kruik]]''. His one-act play ''[[Die Simbool]]'' is performed at the [[FATSSA]] festival in 1948, which he directs and has a role. Then he plays in an Afrikaans version of ''[[The Barretts of Wimpole Steet]]'' for [[JAATS]], as well as in ''[[Gif en Oujongnooiens]]'' as Mortimer Brewster. [[Volksteater]] invited him in that role in their production of [[G en O]]. ''[[Andromache]]'' (Racine), directed by [[Aletta Gericke]] follows in 1949, and early in 1950 ''[[Die Vader]]'' by Strindberg. He played Banquo in the [[NTO]] production of ''[[Macbeth]]'' and the general in ''[[Die Jaar van die Vuuros]]'', also for [[NTO]]. | Moves to Johannesburg, plays for [[JAATS]] in ''[[Die Gebreekte Kruik]]''. His one-act play ''[[Die Simbool]]'' is performed at the [[FATSSA]] festival in 1948, which he directs and has a role. Then he plays in an Afrikaans version of ''[[The Barretts of Wimpole Steet]]'' for [[JAATS]], as well as in ''[[Gif en Oujongnooiens]]'' as Mortimer Brewster. [[Volksteater]] invited him in that role in their production of [[G en O]]. ''[[Andromache]]'' (Racine), directed by [[Aletta Gericke]] follows in 1949, and early in 1950 ''[[Die Vader]]'' by Strindberg. He played Banquo in the [[NTO]] production of ''[[Macbeth]]'' and the general in ''[[Die Jaar van die Vuuros]]'', also for [[NTO]]. | ||
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== Film work == | == Film work == | ||
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Roles in ''[[Zulu Dawn]]'' (1979), ''[[Doodkry is Min]]'' (1961) and ''[[Die Rebel]]'' (1976). | Roles in ''[[Zulu Dawn]]'' (1979), ''[[Doodkry is Min]]'' (1961) and ''[[Die Rebel]]'' (1976). | ||
| − | Babel a Sodome (TV Movie) | + | ''[[Babel a Sodome]]'' (TV Movie) |
| − | 1984 Die Groen Faktor | + | 1984 Die Groen Faktor |
| − | Cabinet Minister | + | Cabinet Minister |
| − | 1982 Bosveld Hotel .... Die Moewie | + | 1982 Bosveld Hotel .... Die Moewie |
| − | Joop van Rensburg | + | Joop van Rensburg |
| − | 1981 Burning Rubber | + | 1981 Burning Rubber |
| − | Manney | + | Manney |
| − | 1980 Rienie | + | 1980 Rienie |
| − | Dr. Henk Weyers (uncredited) | + | Dr. Henk Weyers (uncredited) |
| − | 1979 Pour tout l'or du Transvaal (TV Mini-Series) | + | 1979 Pour tout l'or du Transvaal (TV Mini-Series) |
| − | Abraham | + | Abraham |
| − | 1979 Plekkie in die son | + | 1979 Plekkie in die son |
| − | Oom Jan | + | Oom Jan |
| − | 1979 Zulu Dawn | + | 1979 Zulu Dawn |
| − | Elder Boer | + | Elder Boer |
| − | 1978 Someone Like You | + | 1978 Someone Like You |
| − | Naas du Toit | + | Naas du Toit |
| − | 1977 Kootjie Emmer | + | 1977 Kootjie Emmer |
| − | Armaans | + | Armaans |
| − | 1976 'n Beeld vir Jeannie | + | 1976 'n Beeld vir Jeannie |
| − | Tom Schlebusch | + | Tom Schlebusch |
| − | 1976 Die Rebel | + | 1976 Die Rebel |
| − | Col. Dreyer | + | Col. Dreyer |
| − | 1976 Ridder van die Grootpad | + | 1976 Ridder van die Grootpad |
| − | Dr. Willemse (as Jan Bruijns) | + | Dr. Willemse (as [[Jan Bruijns]]) |
| − | 1975 Jakkalsdraai se Mense | + | 1975 Jakkalsdraai se Mense |
| − | Dr. Charles Weltman | + | Dr. Charles Weltman |
| − | 1975 Ter wille van Christine | + | 1975 Ter wille van Christine |
| − | Dominee Willie Hofmeyer | + | Dominee Willie Hofmeyer |
| − | 1975 Forever Young, Forever Free | + | 1975 Forever Young, Forever Free |
| − | Oom Koos | + | Oom Koos |
| − | 1975 Liefste Veertjie | + | 1975 Liefste Veertjie |
| − | Rector | + | Rector |
| − | 1974 Die Square | + | 1974 Die Square |
| − | Andries Brink (as Jan Bruijns) | + | Andries Brink (as [[Jan Bruijns]]) |
| − | 1974 Kwikstertjie | + | 1974 Kwikstertjie |
| − | John van Blerk | + | John van Blerk |
| − | 1974 Geluksdal | + | 1974 Geluksdal |
| − | Koos Conradie (as Jan Bruijns) | + | Koos Conradie (as [[Jan Bruijns]]) |
| − | 1974 Babbelkous | + | 1974 Babbelkous |
| − | Jan Rademan | + | Jan Rademan |
| − | 1973 Môre, Môre | + | 1973 Môre, Môre |
| − | John van Blerk | + | John van Blerk |
| − | 1973 Die Wit Sluier | + | 1973 Die Wit Sluier |
| − | Prof. Klaus Schillinger. | + | Prof. Klaus Schillinger. |
| − | 1970 Farewell Johnny | + | 1970 Farewell Johnny |
| − | Linda's father | + | Linda's father |
| − | 1969 Lost in the Desert | + | 1969 Lost in the Desert |
| − | Colonel (as Jan Bruijns) | + | Colonel (as [[Jan Bruijns]]) |
| − | 1969 Vrolike Vrydag 13de | + | 1969 Vrolike Vrydag 13de |
| − | de Wet | + | de Wet |
| − | 1964 Seven Against the Sun | + | 1964 Seven Against the Sun |
| − | O.C. (as Jan Bruijns) | + | O.C. (as [[Jan Bruijns]]) |
| − | 1963 Rider in the Night | + | 1963 Rider in the Night |
| − | Commandant Verster | + | Commandant Verster |
| − | 1963 Huis op Horings | + | 1963 Huis op Horings |
| − | Japie Bruwer | + | Japie Bruwer |
| − | 1962 Voor sononder | + | 1962 Voor sononder |
| − | Piet le Roux | + | Piet le Roux |
| − | 1962 As Ons Twee Eers Getroud Is! | + | 1962 As Ons Twee Eers Getroud Is! |
| − | Dominee Dreyer | + | Dominee Dreyer |
| − | 1961 The Hellions | + | 1961 The Hellions |
| − | Jan Pretorius | + | Jan Pretorius |
| − | 1961 Doodkry is Min (as Jan Bruijns) | + | 1961 Doodkry is Min (as [[Jan Bruijns]]) |
| − | 1959 Satanskoraal | + | 1959 Satanskoraal |
| − | du Plooy | + | du Plooy |
| − | 1958 Fratse in die Vloot | + | 1958 Fratse in die Vloot |
| − | Petty officer | + | Petty officer |
| − | 1957 Donker Afrika | + | 1957 Donker Afrika |
| − | Frikkie van der Merwe (as Jan Bruijns) | + | Frikkie van der Merwe (as [[Jan Bruijns]]) |
| − | 1957 Dis Lekker om te Lewe | + | 1957 Dis Lekker om te Lewe |
| − | Sergeant Major | + | Sergeant Major |
| − | 1956 Paul Krüger | + | 1956 Paul Krüger |
| − | Andries Pretorius / M.W. Pretorius | + | Andries Pretorius / M.W. Pretorius |
| − | 1954 'n Plan is 'n Boerdery | + | 1954 'n Plan is 'n Boerdery |
| − | Karel Verwoerd | + | Karel Verwoerd |
| − | 1949 Kom saam vanaand! | + | 1949 Kom saam vanaand! |
| − | Mr. Bekker (as Jan Bruijns) | + | Mr. Bekker (as [[Jan Bruijns]]) |
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| + | == Awards, etc. == | ||
| + | He was recognised as one of the pioneers of [[Afrikaans]] theatre by the drama department of the Pretoria Technikon during a ceremony at the [[Breytenbach Theatre]] in Pretoria on 30 August 1994. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116847/ | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116847/ | ||
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| + | ''[[Beeld]]'', 1 September 1994. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:21, 20 January 2021
(19**-) Afrikaans actor for stage, radio and film. ** Also known as Jan Bruijns and Jan Bruijn.
Originally began in Cape Town, later moved to Johannesburg. ** *
Stage work
He joined K.A.T. in Cape Town and played a role in the one-act Plaas Toe by Andries de Klerk in September 1944. His first big role was in 1944 in Paastyd by Strindberg. In the same year he plays Mat Burke in O’Neill’s drama Anna Christie for Spotlight. In 1945 for K.A.T. in Liefdesvuur by Herman Sudermann, then in The Boy David by Sir James Barrie for the Cape Town Repertory Theatre Society. In 1946 he plays prof Henk Johannsen in Die Dae van Jou Lewe by W.A. de Klerk.
Moves to Johannesburg, plays for JAATS in Die Gebreekte Kruik. His one-act play Die Simbool is performed at the FATSSA festival in 1948, which he directs and has a role. Then he plays in an Afrikaans version of The Barretts of Wimpole Steet for JAATS, as well as in Gif en Oujongnooiens as Mortimer Brewster. Volksteater invited him in that role in their production of G en O. Andromache (Racine), directed by Aletta Gericke follows in 1949, and early in 1950 Die Vader by Strindberg. He played Banquo in the NTO production of Macbeth and the general in Die Jaar van die Vuuros, also for NTO.
Film work
Roles in Zulu Dawn (1979), Doodkry is Min (1961) and Die Rebel (1976). Babel a Sodome (TV Movie)
1984 Die Groen Faktor Cabinet Minister
1982 Bosveld Hotel .... Die Moewie Joop van Rensburg
1981 Burning Rubber Manney
1980 Rienie Dr. Henk Weyers (uncredited)
1979 Pour tout l'or du Transvaal (TV Mini-Series) Abraham
1979 Plekkie in die son Oom Jan
1979 Zulu Dawn Elder Boer
1978 Someone Like You Naas du Toit
1977 Kootjie Emmer Armaans
1976 'n Beeld vir Jeannie Tom Schlebusch
1976 Die Rebel Col. Dreyer
1976 Ridder van die Grootpad Dr. Willemse (as Jan Bruijns)
1975 Jakkalsdraai se Mense Dr. Charles Weltman
1975 Ter wille van Christine Dominee Willie Hofmeyer
1975 Forever Young, Forever Free Oom Koos
1975 Liefste Veertjie Rector
1974 Die Square Andries Brink (as Jan Bruijns)
1974 Kwikstertjie John van Blerk
1974 Geluksdal Koos Conradie (as Jan Bruijns)
1974 Babbelkous Jan Rademan
1973 Môre, Môre John van Blerk
1973 Die Wit Sluier Prof. Klaus Schillinger.
1970 Farewell Johnny Linda's father
1969 Lost in the Desert Colonel (as Jan Bruijns)
1969 Vrolike Vrydag 13de de Wet
1964 Seven Against the Sun O.C. (as Jan Bruijns)
1963 Rider in the Night Commandant Verster
1963 Huis op Horings Japie Bruwer
1962 Voor sononder Piet le Roux
1962 As Ons Twee Eers Getroud Is! Dominee Dreyer
1961 The Hellions Jan Pretorius
1961 Doodkry is Min (as Jan Bruijns)
1959 Satanskoraal du Plooy
1958 Fratse in die Vloot Petty officer
1957 Donker Afrika Frikkie van der Merwe (as Jan Bruijns)
1957 Dis Lekker om te Lewe Sergeant Major
1956 Paul Krüger Andries Pretorius / M.W. Pretorius
1954 'n Plan is 'n Boerdery Karel Verwoerd
1949 Kom saam vanaand! Mr. Bekker (as Jan Bruijns)
Awards, etc.
He was recognised as one of the pioneers of Afrikaans theatre by the drama department of the Pretoria Technikon during a ceremony at the Breytenbach Theatre in Pretoria on 30 August 1994.
Sources
Helikon, 3(15), 1954.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116847/
Beeld, 1 September 1994.
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