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| − | Born in Klerksdorp on 1 May, 1951, he studied drama at the [[University of | + | Born in Klerksdorp on 1 May, 1951, he studied drama at the [[University of Pothchefstroom]]. |
He began work as an actor for [[PACT]] and later also at [[PACOFS]]. For a number of years he was a lecturer at [[Pretoria Technikon]]’s Drama School. He was part of the original cast of the hugely popular [[Afrikaans]] sitcom, ''[[7de Laan]]'' ("7th Avenue"). | He began work as an actor for [[PACT]] and later also at [[PACOFS]]. For a number of years he was a lecturer at [[Pretoria Technikon]]’s Drama School. He was part of the original cast of the hugely popular [[Afrikaans]] sitcom, ''[[7de Laan]]'' ("7th Avenue"). | ||
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=== As actor === | === As actor === | ||
| − | Acted in ''[[Die Ryk Weduwee]]'' ([[CAPAB]] 1974). | + | Acted in ''[[Die Ryk Weduwee]]'' ([[CAPAB]] 1974). Also in ''[[Voël innie hand]]'' a one man's farce, performed in the [[Pierneef Theatre]], Pretoria. |
=== As director === | === As director === | ||
| − | He directed ''[[Babbelkous!]]'' (1984) | + | He directed ''[[Laaste Middagmaal]]'' ([[PACOFS]], 1983), ''[[Babbelkous!]]'' (1984), a revival of [[Anthony Shaffer]]’s ''[[Sleuth]]'' at the [[André Huguenet Theatre]] ([[PACOFS]], 1988), the musical ''[[Buddy]]'' ([[Civic]], 1993) and ''[[Haaks]]'' by [[Chris Vorster]]. ([[KKNK]], 2005), ** . |
===As artistic director=== | ===As artistic director=== | ||
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===In TV and Film=== | ===In TV and Film=== | ||
| − | Television roles include "Momberg" in the TV movie ''[[Gideon Scheepers]]'' (1982), "Eben Meintjies" in the series ''[[1922]]'' (1984), and "Spike Potas" in the popular [[Afrikaans]] TV-series ''[[Orkney Snork Nie]]'' ("Orkney does not snore", 1989), which made him a familiar face. But his role as "Oubaas" in the iconic [[Afrikaans]] TV sitcom ''[[7de Laan]]'' ("7th Avenue" - 2000-) has made him a household name in the country. He was also a director for the latter series until 2016. He is scheduled to leave the series in August 2017. (News24 [http://www.msn.com/en-za/entertainment/topnews/oubaas-is-leaving-7de-laan-but-he-won%E2%80%99t-divorce-or-die/ar-BBDtu4j?li=AAaxc0E&ocid=spartanntp]). | + | Television roles include "Momberg" in the TV movie ''[[Gideon Scheepers]]'' (1982), "Eben Meintjies" in the series ''[[1922]]'' (1984), and "Spike Potas" in the popular [[Afrikaans]] TV-series ''[[Orkney Snork Nie]]'' ("Orkney does not snore", 1989), which made him a familiar face. But his role as "Oubaas" in the iconic [[Afrikaans]] TV sitcom ''[[7de Laan]]'' ("7th Avenue" - 2000-) has made him a household name in the country. He was also a director for the latter series until 2016. He directed about 700 episodes of this series. He is scheduled to leave the series in August 2017. (News24 [http://www.msn.com/en-za/entertainment/topnews/oubaas-is-leaving-7de-laan-but-he-won%E2%80%99t-divorce-or-die/ar-BBDtu4j?li=AAaxc0E&ocid=spartanntp]). |
In 2017 Van Pletzen became the first artist to appear on three different and competing TV channels simultaneously, starring in three different [[Afrikaans shows]], in different roles. (News24 [http://www.msn.com/en-za/entertainment/topnews/oubaas-is-leaving-7de-laan-but-he-won%E2%80%99t-divorce-or-die/ar-BBDtu4j?li=AAaxc0E&ocid=spartanntp]). | In 2017 Van Pletzen became the first artist to appear on three different and competing TV channels simultaneously, starring in three different [[Afrikaans shows]], in different roles. (News24 [http://www.msn.com/en-za/entertainment/topnews/oubaas-is-leaving-7de-laan-but-he-won%E2%80%99t-divorce-or-die/ar-BBDtu4j?li=AAaxc0E&ocid=spartanntp]). | ||
| − | Film work includes roles in ''[[Panic Mechanic]]'' (1996), ''[[Orkney Snork Nie! 2 (nog 'n movie)]]'' (1993), ''[[Orkney Snork Nie! (die movie)]]'' (1992), ''[[Taxi to Soweto]]'' (1991), ''[[The Fourth Reich]]'' (1990), ''[[Windprints]]'' (1990), ''[[The Gods Must Be Crazy II]]'' (1989) as George, | + | Film work includes roles in ''[[Panic Mechanic]]'' (1996), ''[[Orkney Snork Nie! 2 (nog 'n movie)]]'' (1993), ''[[Orkney Snork Nie! (die movie)]]'' (1992), ''[[Taxi to Soweto]]'' (1991), ''[[The Fourth Reich]]'' (1990), ''[[Windprints]]'' (1990), ''[[The Gods Must Be Crazy II]]'' (1989) as George, ''[[Oom]]'' performed at the [[Silwerskermfees]] in Camp's Bay (2016). Also ''[[Phil101]]'', a TV series, |
=== As translator === | === As translator === | ||
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Mariette Snyman. 2016. "Kop in een mus", ''Rooi Rose'' September: pp. 32-33. | Mariette Snyman. 2016. "Kop in een mus", ''Rooi Rose'' September: pp. 32-33. | ||
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| + | [[Beeld]], 5 Oktober 2016. | ||
Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:59, 24 March 2022
Pierre van Pletzen (1951-) is an actor, writer and director on stage, TV and film, and one-time lecturer in drama.
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Biography
Born in Klerksdorp on 1 May, 1951, he studied drama at the University of Pothchefstroom.
He began work as an actor for PACT and later also at PACOFS. For a number of years he was a lecturer at Pretoria Technikon’s Drama School. He was part of the original cast of the hugely popular Afrikaans sitcom, 7de Laan ("7th Avenue").
He was married to the actress Elzette Maarschalk (1985-1995) and the couple had two children - the singer Pierre-Henry van Pletzen and the actress and designer Zetske van Pletzen. In 1996 he married actress Sandra Vaughan [1].
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
As actor
Acted in Die Ryk Weduwee (CAPAB 1974). Also in Voël innie hand a one man's farce, performed in the Pierneef Theatre, Pretoria.
As director
He directed Laaste Middagmaal (PACOFS, 1983), Babbelkous! (1984), a revival of Anthony Shaffer’s Sleuth at the André Huguenet Theatre (PACOFS, 1988), the musical Buddy (Civic, 1993) and Haaks by Chris Vorster. (KKNK, 2005), ** .
As artistic director
He was made Artistic Head of Drama for PACOFS in the mid 1980s.
In TV and Film
Television roles include "Momberg" in the TV movie Gideon Scheepers (1982), "Eben Meintjies" in the series 1922 (1984), and "Spike Potas" in the popular Afrikaans TV-series Orkney Snork Nie ("Orkney does not snore", 1989), which made him a familiar face. But his role as "Oubaas" in the iconic Afrikaans TV sitcom 7de Laan ("7th Avenue" - 2000-) has made him a household name in the country. He was also a director for the latter series until 2016. He directed about 700 episodes of this series. He is scheduled to leave the series in August 2017. (News24 [2]).
In 2017 Van Pletzen became the first artist to appear on three different and competing TV channels simultaneously, starring in three different Afrikaans shows, in different roles. (News24 [3]).
Film work includes roles in Panic Mechanic (1996), Orkney Snork Nie! 2 (nog 'n movie) (1993), Orkney Snork Nie! (die movie) (1992), Taxi to Soweto (1991), The Fourth Reich (1990), Windprints (1990), The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989) as George, Oom performed at the Silwerskermfees in Camp's Bay (2016). Also Phil101, a TV series,
As translator
His many translations include My Boetie se Sussie se Ou, an Afrikaans version of Ray Cooney's Caught in the Net
As lecturer
Later taught at Pretoria Technikon’s Drama School. * Became beloved national figure when he created the character “Oubaas” in the iconic Afrikaans TV sitcom Sewende Laan. VAN PLETZEN, Pierre , Artistic Head of Drama, PACOFS,+- 1985.
Sources
https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_van_Pletzen
Tucker, 1997. pp 468, 531.
http://www.litnet.co.za/my-boetie-se-sussie-se-ou-gaan-jou-laat-skaterlag-by-vanjaar-se-absa-kknk/
Mariette Snyman. 2016. "Kop in een mus", Rooi Rose September: pp. 32-33.
Beeld, 5 Oktober 2016.
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