Nik Rabinowitz

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Nik Rabinowitz
Born South Africa
Alma mater University of Cape Town
SpouseDebbie Rabinowitz
Children3
Website nikrabinowitz.co.za

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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Early life

Rabinowitz was born into a Jewish family in Constantia, Cape Town. He graduated from University of Cape Town. He learned to speak Xhosa as a child. [2]

Personal life

Nik is married to Debbie Rabinowitz who is a general practitioner, and has three children. [2]

Filmography

#TitleRelease Date/Chart Position
1English: Tail's baby diary2021
2English: Sophia Grace & Rosie's Royal Adventure
2014
3English: Puppet Nation ZA2014
4English: Khumba2013
5English: Copposites2012
6English: Adventures in Zambeiza2012
7English: Material2012
8English: I now pronounce you Black and White2010
9English: The Deal
2008
10English: Screenplay - Jonathan2006

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 "Rabinowitz's career". Ermcorporate.com.