Ian Roberts is a South African actor, playwright and singer known for his versatile contributions to the entertainment industry.
He gained widespread recognition for his role as Boet in the Castrol Motor Oil TV commercial, a role that resonated with audiences across the country.
In addition to this, Roberts has showcased his talents in various TV series and films, cementing his status as a prominent figure in South African media.
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- Full name: Ian Roberts
- Date of birth: November 30, 1951
- Age: 74 years old
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Fort Beaufort, South Africa
- Nationality: South Africa
- Occupation: Actor, playwright, singer
- Height: 196 cm
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Michelle Botes (divorced 1999)
- Children: two
- Relationship status: Single
- Religion: Not applicable
- Race: Not applicable
- Net worth: $4 million
early life and education
Ian Roberts, 74, was born on November 30, 1951 in Fort Beaufort, Cape Province, South Africa. His formative years were spent on his father’s citrus farm near town, which provided a unique background for his upbringing.
In his early education, Roberts attended St. Andrew’s Preparatory School and later St. Andrew’s College in Grahamstown.
After high school, he completed his compulsory military service in the South African Army, which ended in 1971. From 1973 to 1975, Roberts studied photography at the Port Elizabeth Technical College.
In 1976, he enrolled at Rhodes University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Speech, Drama and Social Anthropology.
personal life
Ian Roberts is married to South African actress Michelle Bottes. Since both of them are well-known figures in the entertainment industry, their relationship has attracted much attention in the entertainment industry.
They have two children together; however, their names have not been released yet. Unfortunately, the marriage ended in divorce in 1999. Details about how they met, their married life, or any subsequent relationship are not publicly recorded.
Profession
Ian Roberts has had a prolific, multi-decade career in the South African entertainment industry. He became a nationally known figure through his role as Boet in the long-running Castrol Motor Oil commercial, which endeared him to many South Africans.
In addition to commercials, Roberts has an extensive filmography including roles in local and international productions.
Notably, he appeared in the Oscar-winning South African film “Zo Xi” Play the role of a police captain. His versatility is evident and he has made a significant contribution to South African arts and culture through a variety of roles in television series, films and theater productions.
net worth
Ian Roberts has an estimated net worth of $4 million.
social media
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film chronology
- “Jane and the Lost City” (1987) as Carl
- “Arend” (1989) as Sloth Steenkamp
- “private life” (1989) as Sergeant Smit
- “The Power of One Person” (1992) as Hoppy Grunewald
- “Triptik” (1993)
- “Melk Daisy” (1993) as Sid Melk
- “Cry, dear motherland” (1995) as Evans
- “Rhode Island” (1996) as Colenbrand
- “Mandela and de Klerk” (1997) as Coby Coetzee
- “Parhas” (1998) as France
- “Tarzan and the Lost City” (1998) as Captain Dooley
- “sweeper” (1998) as Younger
- “A reasonable person” (1999) as Chris Van Rooyen
- “I dream of Africa” (2000) as Mike Donovan
- “Marund” (2001) as Cobbs
- “Askari” (2001) as Ripshaw
- “The Promised Land” (2002) as Gerhard Snyman
- “The Rogue and the Son” (2003) as Count
- “King Solomon’s Mines” (2004) as Sir Henry
- “Red Dust” (2004) as Pete Mueller
- “Wow wow” (2005) as John Traherne
- “Tsotesi” (2005) as Captain Smith
- “3 stitches” (2005) as Halliday
- “Number 10” (2006) as Marius Kramer
- “Bakagat!” (2008) as Basjan Du Preez
- “Bakagat! Two” (2010) as Basjan Du Preez
- “Bakagat! Death Magazine 3” (2013) as Basjan Du Preez
- “Stuur Groete aan Mannetjies Roux” (2013) as Oom Frans
- “Cape Town” (2016) as Gerbrand Voss
- “Van der Merwe” (2017) as Oupa Schalk van der Merwe
books
- “Nomad Heart: Adventures on and Off the Set”
- “Is it Dieter Gee?”
- “Nomad Heart” (audiobook)