Adrian Alper

Adrian Alper (1973-2024 ) was a bilingual (Afrikaans/English) South African actor, director, writer, comedian, voice artist, voice coach, presenter and M.C.

Biography

He studied at the United World College of the Atlantic at St Donats Castle, south Wales[1], from 1989-1991, then traveled extensively through Europe, the Far East, Russia and the United States.

He performed in a number of stage productions in Wales before returning to South Africa to work in the industry, appearing in a wide range of stage, TV and film productions, as well as coaching voice, writing and directing for stage, TV and film.

He died of complications of tuberculosis on 14 May, 2024.

Contribution to South African theatre, film, media and performance

His stage work included Cuba and his Teddy Bear in 1992 (for which he was nominated for a Vita Award); Big Sissies Surviving Africa (2000), A Coolie Odyssey (2001), Spook van Donkergat (2004) and Raka (2008).

He appeared in a substantial range of TV series over the course of his career, including “Gaz'lam”, “7de Laan”, “Generations”, “Isidingo”, “Isithembiso”, “Rhythm City”, “Plek van die Vleisvreters”, “Gwarra-Gwarra Munisipaliteit”, “Sterlopers”, “Trackers”, “Terug an Egipte”, “Suidooster”, “Vetkoekpaleis”, “Roer Jou Voete”, “Koelpixels” and “Zero Tolerance”.

His film appearances include The Spirit of Cain (1992), “Seconds”, “Susanna van Biljon”, and “Droomman”..

In later years Adrian focused more on writing and directing for television. His directing credits include Isidingo, Backstage, Madam & Eve, Shado's and Scandal! while his writing credits encompass the series Streaks, Rainbow Starship, Generations, Pezoolies and SOS.

Adrian also did voiceover work in radio and television commercials, as well as educational broadcasts and animated characters.