| Nik Rabinowitz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 October 1976 Cape Town, South Africa |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
| Spouse | Debbie Rabinowitz |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | nikrabinowitz |
Nik Rabinowitz is a South African comedian, actor and author, who has made guest appearances on several comedy shows, including the British panel show Mock the Week. He also appeared in the 2012 film Material. He currently resides in Cape Town. He is also a presenter on SABC, where he has presented Coca-Cola Megamillions Gameshow. [1] He currently presents The Week that Wasn't . [2] His book South Africa: Long Walk to a Free Ride was launched in early 2012. [2]
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Rabinowitz was born in Constantia, Cape Town to Hyme Rabinowitz, potter, and Jenifer, interior designer, a Jewish family. [3] [4] [5] He graduated from University of Cape Town. He learned to speak Xhosa as a child. [2]
In 2009, Nik married Debbie Rabinowitz, a general practitioner, transformational coach and facilitator. Together they have three children, Ben (born 2009), Adam (born 2012) and Sophie (born 2016). [2]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Just Now Jeffrey | Moshik | [6] |
| 2021 | Tail's baby diary | Auctioneer | |
| 2014 | Sophia Grace & Rosie's Royal Adventure | Emcee | |
| Puppet Nation ZA | |||
| 2013 | Khumba | Frikkie / Percy (voice) | |
| 2012 | Copposites | Terry de Kock | |
| Adventures in Zambezia | Hurricanes (voice) | ||
| Material | Dave Gold | ||
| 2010 | I now pronounce you Black and White | The Twaza | |
| 2008 | The Deal | Lead Carpenter | |
| 2006 | Screenplay - Jonathan |
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