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He began his film acting career as a youngster of 12, appearing in TV series like ''[[Sien Jou Nou!]]'', ''[[Die Swart Kat]]'', ''[[Koöperasiestories]]'', and in prominent films such as ''[[Dada en die Flower]]'', ''[[Circles in a Forest]]'',  
 
He began his film acting career as a youngster of 12, appearing in TV series like ''[[Sien Jou Nou!]]'', ''[[Die Swart Kat]]'', ''[[Koöperasiestories]]'', and in prominent films such as ''[[Dada en die Flower]]'', ''[[Circles in a Forest]]'',  
  
He later worked behind the scenes on ''[[Stilte]]'', ''[[Little Kings]]'',  
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He later worked behind the scenes on various film projects, including ''[[Stilte]]'', ''[[Little Kings]]'',
  
 
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Revision as of 07:36, 29 June 2024

Christo Niehaus (- 2024) was an Afrikaans film actor and technician.

Biography

At the age of 16 he won a film editing competition and after finishing his military service went to the USA where he did a fine arts degree in film.

As his acting career ended he became a drone pilot and for the last few years a housing agent.

He passed away in his sleep in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga in June, 2024, leaving a father, sister and a daughter, Jaelyn Visser.

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

He began his film acting career as a youngster of 12, appearing in TV series like Sien Jou Nou!, Die Swart Kat, Koöperasiestories, and in prominent films such as Dada en die Flower, Circles in a Forest,

He later worked behind the scenes on various film projects, including Stilte, Little Kings,

Sources

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