Johan Du Plooy

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

21Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Johan Du Plooy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Johan Du Plooy's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 5% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Johan Du Plooy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dirkie, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Johan Du Plooy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Johan Du Plooy's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Dirkie: An 8-year-old boy and his dog are left to face a vast desert wasteland alone after a plane crash, while an army of men a

Dirkie

1969•Adventure

★2.7

★2.7

They Call Me Lucky: Lucky's band of outlaws holds a rich girl for ransom and plans a new series of robberies. Meanwhile, a peasant who was w

They Call Me Lucky

1974•Western

★0.0

★0.0

Nooi van my Hart: A rich man's daughter rents a cheap apartment and pretends to be broke. She falls in love with her poor neighbor who dro

Nooi van my Hart

★0.0

★0.0

King Hendrik: A small town in desperate need of more tourists discovers it was never officially incorporated into the surrounding coun

King Hendrik

1965

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Pressure Burst: South African Movie

Pressure Burst

1971

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Johan Du Plooy.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1975	'Lelik' Is My Sacrifice	Tramp	Flop	Similar →
1974	Suster Teresa	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	They Call Me Lucky	Juan	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Voortrekkers	van Rensburg	Flop	Similar →
1973	Groetnis vir die Eerste Minister	Oom Alf	Flop	Similar →
1972	Love for 'Lelik'	Tramp	Flop	Similar →
1971	Pressure Burst	-	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Nooi van my Hart	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Staal Burger	Dikkes	Flop	Similar →
1969	Dirkie	Jack	Hit	Similar →
1969	Stadig Oor Die Klippe	Mr Wessels	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Professor and the Beauty Queen	Martins	Flop	Similar →
1966	All the Way to Paris	American Referee	Flop	Similar →
1965	King Hendrik	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Debbie	Magistrate's assistant	Flop	Similar →
1962	Gevaarlike Spel	Det. Sgt. Scheepers	Flop	Similar →
1962	Voor Sononder	Albie Marais	Flop	Similar →
1960	Rip van Wyk	Photographer	Flop	Similar →
1960	Keep The Shiny Side Face Up	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Die Bosvelder	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	Geld Soos Bossies	-	Flop	Similar →

Johan Du Plooy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Johan Du Plooy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Johan Du Plooy is "Dirkie" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Johan Du Plooy acted in?

Johan Du Plooy has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Johan Du Plooy?

Other notable films include "They Call Me Lucky", "Nooi van my Hart", and "King Hendrik".