André Odendaal
André Odendaal (19**) is an actor and director.
His name sometimes also found as Andre Odendaal.
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Biography
Training
Qualified with a BA (Hons) drama degree from the University of Pretoria.
Career
Joined PACT in 1986 and was a permanent member of their drama company for four years, before becoming free-lance.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
He roles in Aladdin (PACT, 1988), Die Storm (PACT, 1989), at the Alexander Theatre in 1989, During the Fall, 1990 and in All the Rage at the 1992 National Arts Festival, in Die Keiser, 1992, The Glass Menagerie (1994), . Donkerland (1996); Skandaal 2 (Deon Opperman and Lizz Meiring, 1999), At the risk of being, KKNK, 2002.
Acts in film and television.
As a director:
He was assistant director to Janice Honeyman for Aladdin in 1988.
Awards, etc
AA Life Vita Award for most promising actor, 1988; AA Life Vita Award for best supporting actor, 1989; DALRO Critics award for best supporting actor, 1990.
Sources
Tucker, 1997; National Arts Festival Souvenir Programme, 1992, p. 59
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