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Paul Eilers

Known For
Acting
Died
June 28, 2019
Active Years
1970–2019 (50 Years)
Total Credits
19 credits in database
Acting Died Jun 28, 2019 19 credits
19
Total Credits
1970–2019
50 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Topic: Paul Eilers (Acting).
Format: Factual identity profile, plain prose, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
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[1] TMDB: Known for acting. 18 known credits. Died June 28, 2019.
[2] IMDb: Actor. Known for Decoy (1957).
[3] Wikipedia: South African actor. Died June 28, 2019 (implied by date/context).
[4] Hiptoro: Native of Cape Town, South Africa. Actor, producer, director. First film: Die 3 v.d. Merwes (1970), played "Anton".
[5] JustBiography: Born 1945. Actor, producer, director. Work includes Verraaiers (2012), Stuur groete aan Mannetjies Roux (2013), and Musiek vir die Agtergrond (2013). Died June 28, 2019.
[6] ESAT: Full name Paul Cornelius Eilers. Born November 5, 1944, in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Father: Marthinus Johannes Eilers (1912-1949). Mother: Johanna Susanna Eilers (1916-1988).
Name: Paul Cornelius Eilers.
Born: November 5, 1944, in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Died: June 28, 2019.
Profession: Actor, producer, and director.
Credits/Works: Decoy (1957), Die 3 v.d. Merwes (1970) as Anton, Verraaiers (2012), Stuur groete aan Mannetjies Roux (2013), and Musiek vir die Agtergrond (2013

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Paul Eilers (Acting).
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[1] TMDB: Known for acting, 18 known credits, died June 28, 2019.
[2] IMDb: Known for Decoy (1957).
[3] Wikipedia: South African actor.
[4] Hiptoro: Native of Cape Town, South Africa. Actor, producer, director. First film: Die 3 v.d. Merwes (1970), played character "Anton".
[5] JustBiography: Born 1945. Actor, producer, director. Work in Verraaiers (2012), Stuur groete aan Mannetjies Roux (2013), and Musiek vir die Agtergrond (2013). Died June 28, 2019.
[6] ESAT: Full name Paul Cornelius Eilers. Born 5 November 1944 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Name: Paul Cornelius Eilers.
Origin: Born November 5, 1944, in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa. (Note: Source 4 says native of Cape Town, Source 6 says born in Nelspruit. I should mention both or stick to the most specific biographical detail).
Roles: Actor, producer, director.
Acting Credits:
Decoy (1957)
Die 3 v.d. Merwes (1970) - played Anton.
Verraaiers (2012)
Stuur groete aan Mannetjies Roux (2013)
Musiek vir die Agtergrond (2013)
Total Credits: 18 (TMDB).
Death: June 28, 2019.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Career.
Paul Cornelius Eilers was a South African actor, producer, and director. Born on November 5, 1944, in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa, he was also identified as a native of Cape Town. His acting career included various credits, with 18 known credits listed on The Movie Database. He is recognized for his work in Decoy, released in 1957.
Paragraph 2: Major Works and Later Career.
Eilers' career included the 1970 film Die 3 v.d. Merwes, in which he portrayed the character Anton. His later professional work involved roles in projects such as Verraaiers in 2012, as well as Stuur groete aan Mannetjies Roux and Musiek vir die Agtergrond in 2013. Eilers passed away on June 28, 2019.
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Paul Cornelius Eilers was a South African actor, producer, and director. Born on November 5, 1944, in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa, he was also described as a native of Cape Town. His professional body of work includes 18 known credits. He is recognized for his role in the 1957 production Decoy.

His acting career featured the 1970 film Die 3 v.d. Merwes, where he portrayed the character Anton. Eilers

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Toorbos
Free StateDie OntwakingJonathan: Die Movie
Stuur Groete Aan Mannetjies Roux · DirectorTraitors · Director
StargazerStargazer · Director
In My CountryOh Schuks... I'm Gatvol!
Song Vir Katryn
The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger
Die Sonkring
Orkney Snork NieDirty Games
Back to Freedom
Five Star: The Final
Freddie's in Love
Die Drie van der Merwes

Full Filmography

19 titles
  • Toorbos (2019) as Dominee
  • Free State (2016) as Maj. Koot van Staden
  • Die Ontwaking (2016) as Col. Silas Sauls
  • Jonathan: Die Movie (2016) as Hartogh
  • Stuur Groete Aan Mannetjies Roux (2013) Director
  • Traitors (2013) Director
  • Stargazer (2011) as Reverend
  • Stargazer (2011) Director
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  • In My Country (2004) as Police General
  • Oh Schuks... I'm Gatvol! (2004) as Man from Afkaq
  • Song Vir Katryn (2003) as Slang Venter
  • The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger (1992) as Minister of Posts and Telecommunications
  • Die Sonkring (1991) as Adam Gerber
  • Orkney Snork Nie (1989) as Poen Pienaar
  • Dirty Games (1989) as Professor Adjaman
  • Back to Freedom (1988) as Col. Morales
  • Five Star: The Final (1986) as Polka
  • Freddie's in Love (1971)
  • Die Drie van der Merwes (1970) as Anton

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Paul Eilers best known for?

Paul Eilers is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Free State (2016), American Monster (2016), American Monster (2016), In My Country (2004).

How many credits does Paul Eilers have?

Paul Eilers has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2019.

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Topic: Paul Eilers (Acting). Format: Factual identity profile, plain prose, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Length: 90-130 words. Constraint: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. [1] TMDB: Known for acting. 18 known credits. Died June 28, 2019. [2] IMDb: Actor. Known for Decoy (...

Paul Eilers by the numbers

19credits
16films
3TV series
1970–2019active years

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