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(1924-2009) Actor, playwright, scriptwriter and film-maker. Born Dirk Gysbert de Villiers on the farm Villeria in the Douglas district, went to school in Jagersfontein, Marquard and Bethlehem. He studied engineering in Johannesburg, then worked in the Cape Town docks, before finding his way to London where he took a course in marine engineering. He became a ship’s engineer and worked his way around the world till 1950, when he settled down with his wife Addie. 
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'''Dirk de Villiers''' (1924-2009) Actor, playwright, scriptwriter and film-maker.  
  
While studying in Johannesburg in 1942 he met up with [[Schalk Theron]] and joined the [[Sonop Afrikaner Kring]] theatre group. His first acting role in ''[[Die Goue Tempel]]'' ([[Schalk Theron]]), and his first lead was in ''[[Aandblom van die Witsenberge]]'' ([[D.F. Malherbe]]). Other roles include Lennox in the 1950 Afrikaans ''[[Macbeth]]'' ([[NTO]]), *
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== Biography ==
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Born Dirk Gysbert de Villiers on the farm Villeria in the Douglas district, went to school in Jagersfontein, Marquard and Bethlehem. He studied engineering in Johannesburg, then worked in the Cape Town docks, before finding his way to London where he took a course in marine engineering. He became a ship’s engineer and worked his way around the world till 1950, when he settled down with his wife Addie. He died on Christmas Day 2009. His son is the actor [[Gys de Villiers]].
  
He wrote a number of one act plays for the amateur theatre, including
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While studying in Johannesburg in 1942 he met up with [[Schalk Theron]] and joined the [[Sonop Afrikaner Kring]] theatre group.
  
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
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His first acting role was in ''[[Die Goue Tempel]]'' ([[Schalk Theron]]), and his first lead was in ''[[Aandblom van die Witsenberge]]'' ([[D.F. Malherbe]]). Other roles include Lennox in the 1950 Afrikaans ''[[Macbeth]]'' ([[NTO]]), *
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He wrote a number of one act plays for the amateur theatre, including ''[[Ek Wag]]'', ''[[Glasie]]'', ''[[Ou Grote]]''.
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Some under his full name of Dirk Gysbert de Villiers, including: ''[[Broers]]'' ("Brothers") and ''[[Sand]]'' , both written with [[Anton Prinsloo]].     
 
Some under his full name of Dirk Gysbert de Villiers, including: ''[[Broers]]'' ("Brothers") and ''[[Sand]]'' , both written with [[Anton Prinsloo]].     
  
 
In 195* he became involved in the film industry, and established himself as one of the giants of the medium. His film and TV credits as writer and director include ''Jy is my liefling'' ***,  
 
In 195* he became involved in the film industry, and established himself as one of the giants of the medium. His film and TV credits as writer and director include ''Jy is my liefling'' ***,  
  
For TV he made the highly rated and popular series ''Arende'' ("Eagles"), about the [[Boer War|Anglo Boer War]]. It finally turned out to be three series: ''[[Arende]]'' (1989), ''[[Arende II]]'' (1992), ''[[Arende III]]''  (1993).  
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For TV he made the highly rated and popular series ''Arende'' ("Eagles"), about the [[Boer War|Anglo Boer War]]. It finally turned out to be three series: ''[[Arende]]'' (1989), ''[[Arende II]]'' (1992), ''[[Arende III]]''  (1993).
 
Father of actor [[Gys de Villiers]]
 
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
 
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Tribute written by Karen Hart published in ''[[Volksblad]]'', 4 January 2010.
  
  

Revision as of 17:10, 15 May 2017

Dirk de Villiers (1924-2009) Actor, playwright, scriptwriter and film-maker.

Biography

Born Dirk Gysbert de Villiers on the farm Villeria in the Douglas district, went to school in Jagersfontein, Marquard and Bethlehem. He studied engineering in Johannesburg, then worked in the Cape Town docks, before finding his way to London where he took a course in marine engineering. He became a ship’s engineer and worked his way around the world till 1950, when he settled down with his wife Addie. He died on Christmas Day 2009. His son is the actor Gys de Villiers.

While studying in Johannesburg in 1942 he met up with Schalk Theron and joined the Sonop Afrikaner Kring theatre group.

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

His first acting role was in Die Goue Tempel (Schalk Theron), and his first lead was in Aandblom van die Witsenberge (D.F. Malherbe). Other roles include Lennox in the 1950 Afrikaans Macbeth (NTO), *

He wrote a number of one act plays for the amateur theatre, including Ek Wag, Glasie, Ou Grote. Some under his full name of Dirk Gysbert de Villiers, including: Broers ("Brothers") and Sand , both written with Anton Prinsloo.

In 195* he became involved in the film industry, and established himself as one of the giants of the medium. His film and TV credits as writer and director include Jy is my liefling ***,

For TV he made the highly rated and popular series Arende ("Eagles"), about the Anglo Boer War. It finally turned out to be three series: Arende (1989), Arende II (1992), Arende III (1993).

Sources

Tribute written by Karen Hart published in Volksblad, 4 January 2010.


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