Paul Slabolepszy
ActingAbout Paul Slabolepszy
Paul Slabolepszy (born 1948) is an English-born South African playwright and actor best known for his seminal play (and later feature film) Saturday Night at the Palace (1987), which he also starred in. He was a founder member of The Space Theatre, South Africa's first non-racial theatre company, with Athol Fugard, Yvonne Bryceland and John Kani in 1972. He was also a founder member of world renowned Market Theatre in Johannesburg, together with Mannie Manim and Barney Simon, in 1976. He created and wrote the SABC2 sitcom Konsternasie Oppie Stasie, which debuted in July 2009. He also plays the recurring role of Snowy in six episodes.
Paul Slabolepszy Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Slabolepszy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Paul Slabolepszy's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 13% of Paul Slabolepszy's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Running Riot, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Slabolepszy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Slabolepszy's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Slabolepszy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Beyond the Light Barrier | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Vaatjie gets owned | Smuggler | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Running Riot | Crispin Wentzel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Heel Against the Head | Crispin Wentzel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Taxi to Soweto | Hotel Manager | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Reason to Die | Kyle Bellows | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Saturday Night at the Palace | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Wild Maneuvres | The Horror | Average | Similar → |
Paul Slabolepszy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Slabolepszy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Slabolepszy is "Running Riot" with a rating of 6.5/10.
How many movies has Paul Slabolepszy acted in?
Paul Slabolepszy has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Slabolepszy?
Other notable films include "Wild Maneuvres", "Vaatjie gets owned", and "Heel Against the Head".