Frederick Burgers

(1907-1963) Afrikaans actor, comedian, singer and pianist. Born Frederick Louis Benjamin Burgers in Johannesburg, he worked for Crown Mines from 1928 till his retirement, ultimately becoming a mine surveyor. However he was nationally famous as an entertainer, notably as a partner to Al Debbo, with whom he made more than 20 films 1947 and 1959, and did numerous stage shows.

Among their best known films were:

Kom saam vanaand ("Come along tonight")

Hier's ons weer ("Here we are again")

Alles sal regkom ("Everthing will turn out right")

Fratse in die vloot ("Pranks in the navy")