Schalk Bezuidenhout
About Schalk Bezuidenhout
Schalk Bezuidenhout is a South African stand-up comedian and actor born on April 22, 1992, in Kempton Park near Johannesburg. He brings a distinctly Afrikaans suburban perspective to the global comedy stage, blending deadpan delivery with warm, confessional storytelling. He studied drama at the University of Cape Town, graduating with honours cum laude in 2015, before launching his professional comedy career.
Schalk began performing stand-up in 2011 and quickly made his mark on the South African circuit, winning the Savanna Newcomer Award at the Comics Choice Awards 2013 and the Intermediate Award in 2015. He starred in the feature film 'Kanarie' (2018) and built a following in the UK through Edinburgh Fringe appearances, including 'Leopard Print' (2018) and 'South African White Boy' (2019). In February 2022 he appeared in the Netflix anthology special 'Only Jokes Allowed' alongside five other South African comedians. He served as support act for Trevor Noah's arena tour. His show 'Feeling Good' played at London's Soho Theatre, and his 2024 UK tour 'Keeping Up' received positive reviews from Chortle.
Schalk Bezuidenhout tours regularly in South Africa and the United Kingdom. His 2024 UK tour 'Keeping Up' followed successful Edinburgh Fringe runs and his debut UK tour in 2023. He has performed at venues including the Soho Theatre in London and has dates across both the UK and South Africa. His approachable, warmly observed comedy makes him a hit with live audiences on both sides of the world.
Videos (81)
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1:01:10Schalk Bezuidenhout: Live in Sydney (Full Special)
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18:23Schalk Bezuidenhout - Knocking on the door
146.1K views
2:25Schalk Bezuidenhout - Afrikaans people translate
84.7K views
49:03Jeremy Loops' Mom with Schalk
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2:17Schalk Bezuidenhout - Afrikaans school sports
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39:42Siv Ngesi with Schalk
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54:14AKA's Mom with Schalk
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2:17Schalk Bezuidenhout - Drunk white girls
45.8K views
3:00Schalk Bezuidenhout - 7de Laan
44.5K views
34:42Crystal Birch's Mom with Schalk
39K views
33:02Chef Ollie's Mom with Schalk
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1:34:01Schalk Bezuidenhout Crowd Pleaser
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47:33Kate Pinchuck's Mom with Schalk
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6:14Schalk Bezuidenhout - Choir
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50:55Hunter Kennedy's Mom with Schalk (AFRIKAANS)
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0:55British people getting upset
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0:35Siv Ngesi on Schalks Afkrikaansness
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56:02Salomé De Wet's Mom with Schalk
22.1K views
40:08Cally Silberbauer's Mom with Schalk
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51:51Toni McCann's mom with Schalk
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0:53Snip snip …Schalk reveals more than you wanted to know in this episode of .
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0:58Australian confidence
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0:56Waiting for Green Man
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0:58You can do it Hennie
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Schalk Bezuidenhout?
Schalk Bezuidenhout is a South African stand-up comedian and actor born in Kempton Park in 1992. He is known for his quirky, self-deprecating humour and Afrikaans suburban perspective. He appeared in the Netflix special 'Only Jokes Allowed' (2022), starred in the film 'Kanarie,' and has built a significant following in the UK through Edinburgh Fringe shows and tours.
What is Schalk Bezuidenhout's most famous special?
'Only Jokes Allowed' (2022) on Netflix is his most widely viewed special. It is an anthology special featuring six South African comedians, with Schalk as one of the performers. His Edinburgh Fringe shows 'Leopard Print' (2018) and 'South African White Boy' (2019) also earned him strong reviews in the UK.
What style of comedy does Schalk Bezuidenhout do?
Schalk Bezuidenhout performs warm, quirky observational comedy with a distinctly South African Afrikaans flavour. His material often explores suburban life, personal anxieties, relationships, and the experience of being South African abroad. He is known for his deadpan delivery, his knitwear, and a style that feels both offbeat and deeply relatable.
Where is Schalk Bezuidenhout from?
Schalk Bezuidenhout was born in Kempton Park, a suburb east of Johannesburg in South Africa. He studied drama at the University of Cape Town before starting his stand-up career. His Afrikaans heritage is a recurring element in his comedy, which he has taken to stages across South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Where can I watch Schalk Bezuidenhout?
Schalk Bezuidenhout appears in the Netflix anthology special 'Only Jokes Allowed' (2022), available globally on Netflix. Clips from his Edinburgh Fringe shows and stand-up sets are available on YouTube. He tours regularly in South Africa and the UK - check his official website schalkbezuidenhout.com for current tour dates.
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