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Chris van Niekerk

Known For
Acting
Born
October 5, 1951
Active Years
1981–2026 (46 Years)
Total Credits
16 credits in database
Acting Born Oct 5, 1951 16 credits
16
Total Credits
1981–2026
46 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Chris van Niekerk works in acting. Born October 5, 1951. Archytele tracks 16 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Die Oord

as Thys Bruwer

Kelders van Geheime

as Marcel Marais

Die Byl

as Andrew Verwey
Film

Barefoot in the Park

as Francois Rossouw

Frequent co-stars

Jana Kruger 1 shared title
Melissa De Vries 1 shared title
Liam Bosman 1 shared title
Erica Wessels 1 shared title
Amalia Uys 1 shared title
Luandri Reynders 1 shared title
Minke Marais 1 shared title
Clayton Evertson 1 shared title
Damian de Villiers 1 shared title
Zak Hendrikz 1 shared title

Career timeline

Die Oord
Die Nuusmakers
Kelders van GeheimeKoek
Magda Louw
Lui Maar Op, Belinda
FynskrifOnder Die Suiderkruis
Die BylDie BoekklubSonskyn Beperk
Vlug Na Egipte
Henley-on-Klip
7de Laan
Tawwe Tienies
Number Please? The Movie

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • Die Oord (2026) as Thys Bruwer
  • Die Nuusmakers (2025) as Lourens Scheepers
  • Kelders van Geheime (2024) as Marcel Marais
  • Koek (2024) as Willem
  • Magda Louw (2023) as Dominee
  • Lui Maar Op, Belinda (2019) as Frans
  • Fynskrif (2018) as Hans van Wyk
  • Onder Die Suiderkruis (2018) as Oupa Stevie
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  • Die Byl (2016) as Andrew Verwey
  • Die Boekklub (2016) as Stef
  • Sonskyn Beperk (2016) as Carel Breytenbach
  • Vlug Na Egipte (2015) as Kortjas Uys
  • Henley-on-Klip (2010) as Skoolhoof
  • 7de Laan (2000) as Francois Rossouw
  • Tawwe Tienies (1984) as Basie Burger
  • Number Please? The Movie (1981) as Kallie Rademeyer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Chris van Niekerk best known for?

Chris van Niekerk is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Die Oord (2026), Kelders van Geheime (2024), Die Byl (2016), Barefoot in the Park (1967).

When and where was Chris van Niekerk born?

Chris van Niekerk was born on October 5, 1951.

How many credits does Chris van Niekerk have?

Chris van Niekerk has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.

What is Chris van Niekerk's background in cinema and television?

Chris van Niekerk is a South African actor best known for his recurring role as Oom Francois on the SABC2 soap opera 7de Laan, beginning in 2000.

Chris van Niekerk by the numbers

16credits
4films
12TV series
1981–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Die Oord (2026) as Thys Bruwer — aged about 74
  • 7de Laan (2000) as Francois Rossouw — aged about 48
  • Die Byl (2016) as Andrew Verwey — aged about 64
  • Kelders van Geheime (2024) as Marcel Marais — aged about 72

Full filmography (16) Born on October 5

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