Leon Schuster
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 21, 1951 in Vereeniging, South Africa
- Active Years
- 1986–2025 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 51 credits in database
Biography
Leon Ernest Schuster, also known as Schuks, is a South African filmmaker, comedian, actor, presenter, singer, producer, writer, and prankster. Born on May 21, 1951, in Vereeniging, South Africa, he gained popularity through his candid camera-style pranks. As an actor and writer, he is recognized for his work in several comedy films, including Yankee Zulu released in 1993, Mr. Bones released in 2001, and Mama Jack released in 2005. He is widely considered one of the most successful comedians in South Africa.
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Full Filmography
51 titles- Schuster (2025) as Self
- Mr. Bones 3: Son of Bones (2022) as Mr. Bones
- Mr. Bones 3: Son of Bones (2022) Writer
- Koppieteefontein (2021) as Guest
- Frank and Fearless (2018) as Sonny Frank
- Frank and Fearless (2018) Writer
- Schuks: Pay Back the Money (2015) as Various
- Schuks: Pay Back the Money (2015) Producer
- Republiek van Zoid Afrika (2014) as Self
- Schuks! Your Country Needs You (2013) as Schuks
- Mad Buddies (2012) as Boetie de Wett
- Mad Buddies (2012) Writer
- Mad Buddies (2012) Executive Producer
- Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South Africa (2010) as Dr. Schuks Tshabalala / Various
- Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South Africa (2010) Writer
- Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past (2008) as Mr Bones
- Mama Jack (2005) as Jack Theron, Donald And Mama Bola
- Mama Jack (2005) Screenplay
- Mama Jack (2005) Story
- Oh Schuks... I'm Gatvol! (2004) as Schuks
- Oh Schuks... I'm Gatvol! (2004) Producer
- Oh Schuks... I'm Gatvol! (2004) Screenplay
- Oh Schuks... I'm Gatvol! (2004) Director
- Mr. Bones (2001) as Mr. Bones
- The Millennium Menace (1999) as Himself / Various Characters
- The Millennium Menace (1999) Director
- The Millennium Menace (1999) Producer
- Panic Mechanic (1996) as Schuks
- Panic Mechanic (1996) Screenplay
- Panic Mechanic (1996) Story
- Panic Mechanic (1996) Co-Producer
- Yankee Zulu (1993) as Rhino Labuschagne
- Yankee Zulu (1993) Story
- Yankee Zulu (1993) Writer
- Yankee Zulu (1993) Co-Producer
- Yankee Zulu (1993) Second Unit Director
- Yankee Zulu (1993) Screenplay
- Sweet 'n Short (1991) as Sweet Coetzee
- Sweet 'n Short (1991) Writer
- Sweet 'n Short (1991) Associate Producer
- Oh Schucks...! Here Comes UNTAG (1990) as Kwagga Robbertse
- Oh Schucks...! Here Comes UNTAG (1990) Writer
- Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster! (1989) as Schuks
- Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster! (1989) Director
- Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster! (1989) Writer
- You Must Be Joking! Too (1987) as Himself
- You Must Be Joking! Too (1987) Producer
- You Must Be Joking! Too (1987) Writer
- You Must Be Joking! Too (1987) Director
- You Must Be Joking! (1986) as Himself
- You Must Be Joking! (1986) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leon Schuster best known for?
Leon Schuster is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Koppieteefontein (2021), Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2009), Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2009), Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2009).
When and where was Leon Schuster born?
Leon Schuster was born on May 21, 1951 in Vereeniging, South Africa.
How many credits does Leon Schuster have?
Leon Schuster has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2025.
What is Leon Schuster's background in cinema and television?
Leon Ernest Schuster, also known as Schuks, is a South African filmmaker, comedian, actor, presenter, singer, producer, writer, and prankster. Born on May 21, 1951, in Vereeniging, South Africa, he gained popularity through his candid camera-style pranks. As an actor and writer, he is recognized for his work in several...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Koppieteefontein (2021) as Guest — aged about 70
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