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Nik Rabinowitz

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Nik Rabinowitz
Born (1976-10-03) 3 October 1976 (age 48)
Cape Town, South Africa
Alma materUniversity of Cape Town
SpouseDebbie Rabinowitz
Children3
Websitenikrabinowitz.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]

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

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In 2009, Nik married Debbie Rabinowitz, a general practitioner, transformational coach and facilitator. Together they have three children, Ben (born 2009), Adam (born 2012) and Sophie (born 2016).[2]

Filmography

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Rabinowitz's career". Quirkyhouse.co.za.
  2. ^ a b c d "Rabinowitz's career". Ermcorporate.com. Archived from the original on 13 December 2009.
  3. ^ "No holy cows for Nik Rabinowitz". News24. 22 January 2014.
  4. ^ Rabinowitz, Nik (22 December 2021). "'Remember your angina pills' and other life lessons from my father: Hym Rabinowitz". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Hyme Rabinowitz". Pottery / Ceramics. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  6. ^ Krost, Peta (18 April 2024). "Just Now Jeffrey feels like right now – and very Jewish". Jewish Report. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
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