Dawid Minnaar
Biography
Dawid Minnaar is a South African actor and dramatist born in 1956. He was born in Upington in the Northern Cape and grew up on a karakul farm in the southwestern region of Namibia, near Helmeringhausen, following a year of compulsory military service. Minnaar began his career in theatre in the 1980s. He later took on many popular roles in television serials, including 7de Laan, Amalia, and Binnelanders. On the KykNET soap opera Binnelanders, he became known for playing Dr. Franz Basson. Across his career, he has accumulated thirty-one known credits in acting according to database records.
Career overview
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Source [1]: Dawid Minnaar (TMDB). Known for acting. 31 known credits. Content score 88.
Source [2]: Dawid Minnaar (Wikipedia). Born 1956. South African actor and dramatist. Started career in theatre in 1980s. Roles in television serials: 7de Laan, Amalia, Binnelanders.
Source [3]: Dawid Minnaar (Afrikaans Wikipedia). Afrikaanse akteur. Known as dr. Franz Basson in KykNET soap opera Binnelanders. Born in Upington, Northern Cape. Grew up on a karakul farm in south-western Namibia near Helmeringhausen.
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Dawid Minnaar is a South African actor and dramatist born in 1956. He was born in Upington in the Northern Cape and grew up on a karakul farm in the south-western region of Namibia, near Helmeringhausen. Minnaar began his professional career in theatre during the 1980s.
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Minnaar has established a presence in television through various roles in serials. He is known for his work in the television serials 7de Laan, Amalia, and Binnelanders. In the KykNET soap opera Binnelanders, he is known as dr. Franz Basson. According to The Movie Database, he has 31 known credits for his work in acting.
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Dawid Minnaar is a South African actor and dramatist born in 1956. He was born in Upington in the Northern Cape and grew up on a karakul farm in the south-western region of Namibia, near Helmeringhausen. Minnaar began his professional career in theatre during the 1980s.
Minnaar has established a presence in television through various roles in serials. He has appeared in television serials such as 7de Laan, Amalia, and Binnelanders. Within the KykNET soap opera Binnelanders, he is known as dr. Franz Basson. According to The Movie Database, he has 31 known credits for his work in acting.
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Born 1956.
South African actor and dramatist.
Started career in theatre in 1980s.
Television serials: 7de Laan, Amalia, Binnelanders.
Binnelanders role: dr. Franz Basson (KykNET soap opera).
Birthplace: Upington, Northern Cape.
Upbringing: Karakul farm, south-western Namibia, near Helmeringhausen.
TMDB: 31 known credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
32 titles- Die Oord (2026) as Kaptein Wim
- Ontwaak (2026) as Dokter Breytenbach
- Tuiskoms (2025) as Johnathan
- Kelders van Geheime (2024) as Jan Snyman
- Koek (2024) as Kat Koekemoer
- Hartklop (2023) as Prof. Gustav Coetzee
- Devil's Peak (2023) as Eugene de Klerk
- Legacy (2020) as Willem Potgieter
- Poppie Nongena (2020) as Jan Swanepoel
- The Girl from St. Agnes (2019) as Capt. Marius Du Toit
- Canary (2018) as Gerhard Louw
- The Tokoloshe (2018) as Ruatomin
- Waterfront (2017) as Ben Myburgh
- Sara se Geheim (2017) as Johan Vermeulen
- Life of Jesus (2017)
- Life of Jesus (2017) Action Director
- Dis ek, Anna (2015) as Ds. Theron
- Republiek van Zoid Afrika (2014) as Self
- Swartwater (2014) as Ben
- The Miracle Worker (2012) as Eugène Marais
- Hansie (2008) as Johan Volsteedt
- Ouma Se Slim Kind (2007) as Meester Roodt
- Binnelanders (2005) as Dr. Franz Basson
- Amalia (2005) as Piet Vos
- 7de Laan (2000) as Leon de Lange
- Torings (1994) as Dolf Groenewald
- The Visual Bible: Acts (1994) as Tertullus
- The Visual Bible: Matthew (1993) as Judas
- Konings (1992) as Dolf Groenewald
- The Night of the 19th (1991) as Groenewald
- Fiela's Child (1988) as Benjamin Sr
- Five Star: The Final (1986)
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What movies or TV shows is Dawid Minnaar best known for?
Dawid Minnaar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Die Oord (2026), Ontwaak (2026), Kelders van Geheime (2024), Legacy (2020).
How many credits does Dawid Minnaar have?
Dawid Minnaar has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2026.
What is Dawid Minnaar's background in cinema and television?
Dawid Minnaar is a South African actor and dramatist born in 1956. He was born in Upington in the Northern Cape and grew up on a karakul farm in the southwestern region of Namibia, near Helmeringhausen, following a year of compulsory military service. Minnaar began his career in theatre in the 1980s. He later took on m...
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