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]
| Nik Rabinowitz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 October 1976 Cape Town, South Africa |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
| Spouse | Debbie Rabinowitz |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | nikrabinowitz |
Early life
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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]
Personal life
editNik is married to Debbie Rabinowitz who is a general practitioner, and has three children.[2]
Filmography
edit| 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 |
References
edit- ^ "Rabinowitz's career". Quirkyhouse.co.za.
- ^ a b c d "Rabinowitz's career". Ermcorporate.com. Archived from the original on 13 December 2009.
- ^ "No holy cows for Nik Rabinowitz". News24. 22 January 2014.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Nik (22 December 2021). "'Remember your angina pills' and other life lessons from my father: Hym Rabinowitz". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Hyme Rabinowitz". Pottery / Ceramics. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ Krost, Peta (18 April 2024). "Just Now Jeffrey feels like right now – and very Jewish". Jewish Report. Retrieved 8 November 2024.