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Pierre van Pletzen

Born: 01 May 1951 (69 years old)
Gender: Male

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Pierre van Pletzen is a South African actor and director best known for his starring role as Septimus "Oubaas" van Zyl in the SABC2 soapie 7de Laan, which he also directs.

He is also known for his role as Spike Potas in the sitcom Orney Snork Nie, in 1989; and appeared in the comedy film The Gods Must be Crazy II, in 1989.

He has been married to fellow 7de Laan star Sandra Vaughn since 1996. He is the father of actress Zetske van Pletzen.

Born and raised in Stilfontein, van Pletzen currently resides in Johannesburg.

Television Roles

Show

Character

7de Laan - Season 1

Oubaas van Zyl

Alles Malan - Season 1

Hannes Pienaar

Arsenaal - Season 1

Groenewald

Ballade Vir 'n Enkeling - Season 2

Guest Star

Die Sonkring - Season 1

Landdros

Die Vierde Kabinet - Season 1

Dominee

Elke Skewe Pot - Season 1

Koos

Elke Skewe Pot - Season 2

Koos

Fynskrif - Season 3

Hendrik

Getroud met Rugby: Die Sepie - Season 2

Sakkie

Getroud met Rugby: Die Sepie - Season 3

Sakkie

Onder Draai die Duiwel Rond - Season 1

Dolf Massyn

Onder Draai die Duiwel Rond - Season 2

Bossie

Orkney Snork nie! - Season 1

Spike Potas

Orkney Snork nie! - Season 2

Spike Potas

Orkney Snork nie! - Season 3

Spike Potas

Phil 101 - Season 1

Manie Kraaywinkel

Projek Dina - Season 1

Albert

Roer Jou Voete - Season 1

Faan

Sterk Skemer - Season 1

Silas Reynders

Torings - Season 1

Tjaart Viljee

Triptiek - Season 2

Du Preez

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