Leon Ernest "Schucks" Schuster is a South African filmmaker, comedian, actor, prankster and singer.
Isidingo was a South African soap opera, with dialogue mostly in English and isiXhosa. The series premiered on SABC 3 in July 1998 and was broadcast evenings on SABC 3 from Monday to Friday at 19:00. Until 2001 it was titled Isidingo: The Need.
Mr. Bones is a 2001 South African comedy film directed by Gray Hofmeyr. Leon Schuster starred in the title role. He also created the story and co-wrote the screenplay. The film sets African "tradition" in opposition to forces of ambition and greed in contemporary South Africa, and plays on reversals of racial stereotypes for its humour.
Mama Jack is a 2005 South African comedy film by Leon Schuster. It was directed by Gray Hofmeyr and distributed by Nu Metro. It is one of Leon Schuster's most successful films
Gray Hofmeyr is a South African film and television director.
Alfred Ntombela is a South African actor, known for his role in South African candid genre films alongside Leon Schuster, his fast-paced Joker-like laugh and for his small stature as an adult.
Oh Schuks I'm Gatvol! is a 2004 South African comedy film written, produced, and directed by Leon Schuster. He also stars in the film alongside Alfred Ntombela, Gerry the Clown, Bill Flynn and Al Debbo.
Sweet 'n Short is a 1991 Leon Schuster movie made in South Africa. It was directed by Gray Hofmeyr.
Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past is a 2008 South African comedy film directed by Gray Hofmeyr, co-written by Hofmeyr and Leon Schuster, and starring Leon Schuster, Tongayi Chirisa, Leeanda Reddy, Kaseran Pillay, Meren Reddy. It is the sequel to the 2001 film Mr Bones, and the second film in the Mr. Bones series.
Sharlto Copley is a South African actor. His acting credits include roles in the Academy Award-nominated science fiction film District 9, the 2010 adaptation of The A-Team, the science fiction film Elysium, the science fiction horror film Europa Report and the dark fantasy adventure film Maleficent. He also played the title character in the science fiction film Chappie, Jimmy in the science fiction action film Hardcore Henry, and starred in two seasons as Christian Walker of the TV series Powers.
There's a Zulu on My Stoep, known as Yankee Zulu internationally, is a South African comedy film directed by Gray Hofmeyr. Released in 1993, the film is the highest grossing South African film in the country's box office history. The film stars Leon Schuster and John Matshikiza as two former friends, one white and one black, who grew up together during apartheid, later reuniting as adults over a winning lottery ticket, while being pursued by a racist organization.
Oh Schucks...! Here Comes U.N.T.A.G. is a 1990 South African comedy film and Leon Schuster's big screen debut about a rugged farmer named Kwagga Robertse having to deal with a corrupt United Nations peacekeeper.
Tanit Phoenix is a South African fashion model, actress and makeup artist. She is known for her swimwear and lingerie photo shoots after appearing in a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2003 and in GQ magazine and FHM in the same year.
Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South Africa is a 2010 comedy film directed by Gray Hofmeyr, co-written by Gray Hofmeyr and Leon Schuster, and starring Leon Schuster and Alfred Ntombela.
Boetie Gaan Border Toe is a 1984 satire film set during the South African Border War. The film was directed by Regardt van den Bergh, and stars Arnold Vosloo, Frank Dankert and Frank Opperman. Production was assisted by the South African Defence Force (SADF).
Don Clarke is a South African singer-songwriter, also known as The Songteller. Clarke is notable for his music contribution to South African culture with songs that celebrate South African sport, tell the story of heroes and support social issues.
Schuks! Your Country Needs You is a 2013 South African comedy prank movie directed by Gray Hofmeyr and written by Leon Schuster. The movie is the eighth entry in the popular South African candid camera series where Leon Schuster as the titular Schuks, Rob van Vuuren, Lare Birk, and Alfred Ntombela prank unsuspecting everyday South Africans.
Kenneth Nkosi is a South African actor and comedian. He portrayed Aap in the 2005 film Tsotsi (2005). He also appeared in the films White Wedding (2009) and Otelo Burning (2011), as well as Mad Buddies (2012) and Five Fingers for Marseilles (2017). In July 2011, along with Rapulana Seiphemo, he acted on Paradise Stop short film with Rapulana Seiphemo, joined The Queen - portraying the role of Jaros.
Frank and Fearless is a 2018 South African buddy comedy adventure film written and directed by Gray Hofmeyr and co-written by Leon Schuster, who also stars in the movie. The film featured local actors, and used music performed by the Drakondale Girls' Choir, Till You're Free Again, won 1st prize in the Great American Song Contest (2018) in the Special Category. The film centers on poaching of rhinos.
