Born: 01 May 1951 (74 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.
Show
Character
7de Laan - Season 1
Oubaas van Zyl
Alles Malan - Season 1
Hannes Pienaar
Alles Malan - Season 2
Arendsvlei - Season 3
Tokkie
Arendsvlei - Season 4
Arendsvlei - Season 6
Arsenaal - Season 1
Groenewald
Ballade Vir 'n Enkeling - Season 2
Guest Star
Die Boekklub - Season 3
Piet Smit
Die Byl - Season 4
Ian du Plessis
Die Sentrum - Season 1
Jaco
Die Sonkring - Season 1
Landdros
Die Vierde Kabinet - Season 1
Dominee
Een Keer om die Son - Season 1
Jan Wessels
Elke Skewe Pot - Season 1
Koos
Elke Skewe Pot - Season 2
Fraksie - Season 1
Tiaan du Toit
Fynskrif - Season 3
Hendrik
Getroud met Rugby: Die Sepie - Season 2
Sakkie
Getroud met Rugby: Die Sepie - Season 3
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
Orkney Snork nie! - Season 3
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
Tuiskoms - Season 1
Paul
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