Alan (born 6 January 1974) is a South African comedian, actor, theatre director and qualified high school teacher.
has performed on stage, television, radio and the Internet. In addition to his own self-written shows, has performed a number of other stage productions including Rob Becker's Defending the Caveman. He is particularly well known for his character 'Johan van der Walt', a highly officious, disturbingly pedantic, offensive security officer and part-time film critic.
Performance career
's own stage plays
Stressed for Success Stressed to Kill One Man One Remote TV or not TV Titanic on Ice Once upon a Laugh (with Robyn Scott) Dracula - Unclotted (with Geatan Schmid) Dick and Di The Clown Jewels Part 2 The Clown Jewels Part 1
Appearing in
Rob Becker's Defending the Caveman Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Michael Frayn's Noises Off
Other appearances
Fleur du Cap Awards as Master of Ceremonies, Baxter Theatre, Cape Town (2008) Stand Up South Africa Comedy Festival in London, UK (2002) Smirnoff International Comedy Festival (1997–2003)
Television
Appearing as Johan van der Walt in M-Net's Laugh out Loud Starring as Johan van der Walt in M-Net's Van der Walt's Fault Cameo appearances in many SA sitcoms including Marc Lottering and Friends Appearing in various TV adverts including FAMSA, Polo Classic, OK Bazaars, Castle Lager and Cadbury's Character voice-over for SABC's animation series URBO. As Cornel van Wyk in Recipes for Love and Murder
Radio
Character voices for various radio spots "Unofficial" film reviewer as Johan van der Walt for Nic Marais' breakfast show on KFM
Internet
Performed and co-wrote a number of viral ads for Rugby 365
Awards
Naledi Theatre Awards 'Best Comedy Performance (Male)' for Stressed To Kill (Johannesburg, 2008) Fleur du Cap Awards 'Best Performance by an actor' in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (Cape Town, 2008) S.A. Film & Television Awards 'Golden Horn for Best Supporting Actor in a TV Comedy' for 's role of Johan van der Walt (Johannesburg, 2007)
Education Higher Diploma in Education, University of Cape Town Performer's Diploma, University of Cape Town Bachelor of Arts, University of Cape Town (1996)
References
External links Alan 's website
Johan van der Walt's website Video clips of performing