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− | [[Waldemar Schultz]] ( | + | [[Waldemar Schultz]] (1970-) is an actor and director for stage, film and TV. |
− | Also | + | Also known as [[Waldi Schultz]]. |
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
− | Born and raised in Milnerton, Cape Town, he grew up bilingually English and Afriikaans. He studied drama at the [[University of Stellenbosch]], eventually completing a M.Dram degree in directing. | + | Born and raised in Milnerton, Cape Town, he grew up bilingually English and Afriikaans. He studied drama at the [[University of Stellenbosch]], eventually completing a M.Dram degree in directing. As a student he first caught the attention of critics in his second year with his performance as "Allan Strang" in ''[[Equus]]'', followed by a number of highly praised performances in Afrikaans and English. He was awarded the [[Fleur du Cap Theatre Award]] for Most Promising Student in 1992. |
+ | He married actress and drama teacher [[Ira Blanckenberg]] [[Ira Blankenberg]] | ||
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+ | He began his professional career as one of the four original actors employed by [[Spektrum Productions]] in Stellenbosch, for whom he worked both as actor and an occasional director, and has been a free-lance performer and director ever since. | ||
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+ | Has also directed plays for festivals. | ||
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+ | === Work in TV and Film === | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
+ | Ilse Salzwedel. 2016. "Akteur in Hart en Siel", Rooi Rose: September: pp.28-30. | ||
Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] |
Revision as of 05:45, 29 December 2016
Waldemar Schultz (1970-) is an actor and director for stage, film and TV.
Also known as Waldi Schultz.
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Biography
Born and raised in Milnerton, Cape Town, he grew up bilingually English and Afriikaans. He studied drama at the University of Stellenbosch, eventually completing a M.Dram degree in directing. As a student he first caught the attention of critics in his second year with his performance as "Allan Strang" in Equus, followed by a number of highly praised performances in Afrikaans and English. He was awarded the Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Most Promising Student in 1992.
He married actress and drama teacher Ira Blanckenberg Ira Blankenberg
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Stage work
He began his professional career as one of the four original actors employed by Spektrum Productions in Stellenbosch, for whom he worked both as actor and an occasional director, and has been a free-lance performer and director ever since.
Has also directed plays for festivals.
Work in TV and Film
As "Jan Hendrik" in the popular soap opera Sewende Laan ("Seventh Avenue") Schultz became a prominent television actor, notably
Winner of the Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Most Promising Student in 1992.
Biography
Training
Career
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Awards, etc
Sources
Ilse Salzwedel. 2016. "Akteur in Hart en Siel", Rooi Rose: September: pp.28-30.
Go to the ESAT Bibliography
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