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Frank Opperman

Acting Born Jun 8, 1960 Johannesburg, South Africa 40 credits
40
Total Credits
1984–2026
43 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
10
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Biography

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Name: Frank Opperman.
Birthdate: June 8, 1960.
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa.
Professions: Actor, singer, songwriter, writer, voice artist, musician.
Known for: Leading roles in television sitcoms Orkney Snork Nie and The Big Time (both created by Willie Esterhuizen).
Other credits: Who Am I? (1998), G.I.L (2021), Nêrens, Noord-Kaap (2021).
Education: Attended schools in Worcester, Benoni, Hermanus, and Middelburg. Matriculated from Silverton High School in Pretoria in 1978.

Frank Opperman is a South African actor, singer, songwriter, writer, voice artist, and musician. Born on June 8, 1960, in Johannesburg, South Africa, he attended various schools in Worcester, Benoni, Hermanus, and Middelburg before matriculating from Silverton High School in Pretoria in 1978. Opperman is best known for his leading roles in the television sitcoms Orkney Snork Nie and The Big Time, which were both created by Willie Esterhuizen. His other known credits include Who Am I? in 1998, as well as G.I.L and Nêrens, Noord-Kaap in 2021.
*Frank Opperman is a South African actor, singer, songwriter, writer, voice artist, and musician. Born on June 8, 1960, in Johannesburg, South Africa, he attended various schools in Worcester, Benoni, Hermanus, and Middelburg before matric

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Career overview

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Source [1]: Born June 8, 1960 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Known credits: 40.
Source [2]: Actor and writer. Known for Who Am I? (1998), G.I.L (2021), and Nêrens, Noord-Kaap (2021).
Source [3]: South African actor, singer, songwriter, writer, and voice artist. Best known for leading roles in sitcoms Orkney Snork Nie and The Big Time, created by Willie Esterhuizen.
Source [4]: South African actor and musician. Born June 8, 1960.
Source [5]: Born June 8, 1960 in Johannesburg. Attended schools in Worcester, Benoni, Hermanus, and Middelburg. Matriculated from Silverton High School in Pretoria in 1978.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Frank Opperman is a South African actor, singer, songwriter, writer, and voice artist. Born on June 8, 1960, in Johannesburg, South Africa, he attended various schools throughout the country, including locations in Worcester, Benoni, Hermanus, and Middelburg. He completed his matriculation from Silverton High School in Pretoria in 1978. In addition to his work as an actor, he is recognized as a musician.
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Opperman is best known for his leading roles in the television sitcoms Orkney Snork Nie and The Big Time, both of which were created by Willie Esterhuizen. His professional credits include 40 known works. He is also recognized for his work in Who Am I? in 1998, as well as G.I.L and Nêrens, Noord-Kaap, both released in 2021.
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"Frank Opperman is a South African actor, singer, songwriter, writer, and voice artist. Born on June 8, 1960, in Johannesburg, South Africa, he attended various schools throughout the country, including locations in Worcester, Benoni, Hermanus, and Middelburg. He completed his matriculation from Silverton High School in Pretoria in 1978. In addition to his work as an actor, he is recognized as a musician.

Opperman is best known for his leading roles in the television sitcoms Orkney Snork Nie and The Big Time, both of which were created by Willie Esterhuizen. His professional credits include 40 known works. He is also recognized for his work in Who Am I? in 1998, as well as G.I.L and Nêrens, Noord-Kaap, both released in 2021."

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Frank Opperman is a South African actor, singer, songwriter, writer, and voice artist. Born on June 8, 1960, in Johannesburg, South

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Career timeline

Frank
Vultures
KoekDie Tollie & Manila Show
TrompoppieStraat
Nêrens, Noord-KaapG.I.L
Tydelik TerminaalNobody Dies
Dominee Tienie
Ouboet & WorsPhil 101
Dis Koue Kos, SkatJonathan: Die Movie
Vlug Na Egipte
PandjieswinkelstoriesDie Munisipaliteit van Gwarra-Gwarra
Durban Poison
Jozi
Hond se Dinges
Vaatjie gets owned
Dryfsand
Gautêng-alêng-alêng
After the RainIemand Om Lief Te Hê
Who Am I?Operation Delta Force 2: MaydayDie Vierde Kabinet
Ernest Goes to AfricaKaalgat Tussen Die Daisies
Orkney Snork Nie 2
Committed
CoachOrkney Snork NieJobman
The Stick
Wild Maneuvres
Boetie Goes to the Border
Bombs!

Full Filmography

40 titles
  • Frank (2026) as Self
  • Vultures (2025)
  • Koek (2024) as Tjoppie Terreblanche
  • Die Tollie & Manila Show (2024) as Guest
  • Trompoppie (2023) as Harry Herselman
  • Straat (2023) as Anton Videns
  • Nêrens, Noord-Kaap (2021) as Lourens Adendorff
  • G.I.L (2021) as Kreef
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  • Tydelik Terminaal (2019) as Len Harrison
  • Nobody Dies (2019) as Frank
  • Dominee Tienie (2018)
  • Ouboet & Wors (2017) as Ouboet
  • Phil 101 (2017) as Knipoog Knoetze
  • Dis Koue Kos, Skat (2016) as Ari
  • Jonathan: Die Movie (2016) as Tony Smit
  • Vlug Na Egipte (2015) as Tony Fivaz
  • Pandjieswinkelstories (2014) as Toffie
  • Die Munisipaliteit van Gwarra-Gwarra (2014) as Tony Toolbox
  • Durban Poison (2013) as Stoffel
  • Jozi (2010) as Mike the Neighbour
  • Hond se Dinges (2009) as Rommel Coetsee
  • Vaatjie gets owned (2008) as Sakkie
  • Dryfsand (2007) as Johannes Deetlefs
  • Gautêng-alêng-alêng (2003) as Koos Koekemoer
  • After the Rain (1999) as Costas
  • Iemand Om Lief Te Hê (1999) as Dr. Hilton Immelman
  • Who Am I? (1998) as Internal Security
  • Operation Delta Force 2: Mayday (1998) as Steblin
  • Die Vierde Kabinet (1998) as Yster Swart
  • Ernest Goes to Africa (1997) as Dobbs
  • Kaalgat Tussen Die Daisies (1997)
  • Orkney Snork Nie 2 (1993) as Ouboet
  • Committed (1991) as Henry
  • Coach (1989) as Mamoun
  • Orkney Snork Nie (1989) as Neels "Ouboet" van Tonder
  • Jobman (1989) as Bartie
  • The Stick (1988) as Frank
  • Wild Maneuvres (1985) as De Kock
  • Boetie Goes to the Border (1984) as De Kock
  • Bombs! (1916) as Grafting Town Council Leader

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Frank Opperman best known for?

Frank Opperman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Who Am I? (1998), Operation Delta Force 2: Mayday (1998), Thawing Out (2009), Ernest Goes to Africa (1997).

When and where was Frank Opperman born?

Frank Opperman was born on June 8, 1960 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

How many credits does Frank Opperman have?

Frank Opperman has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.

What is Frank Opperman's background in cinema and television?

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Frank Opperman by the numbers

40credits
21films
19TV series
1916–2026active years

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