What is Tolla Van Der Merwe's latest movie?

Tolla Van Der Merwe's most recent film is "Jan & Tolla" (2007).

Is Tolla Van Der Merwe a good actor?

Tolla Van Der Merwe has an average audience rating of 4.6/10 across 6 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Tolla is Tops, Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster!, Yankee Zulu.

Tolla Van Der Merwe

Q: What is the best movie of Tolla Van Der Merwe?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Tolla Van Der Merwe is "Tolla is Tops" with a rating of 8.0/10.

Acting

Updated: Apr 14, 2026

6Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 21, 1943

Birth Place: Clanwilliam, Western Cape, South Africa

About Tolla Van Der Merwe

Tertius Willem Jacobus (Tolla) van der Merwe (21 Aug 1943 – 7 Aug 2000) was an Afrikaans television personality, storyteller and comedian. He was a regular on SABC2 's programme Maak 'n Las. His son, Wicus van der Merwe, is himself a notable singer.

Tolla Van Der Merwe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tolla Van Der Merwe reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Tolla Van Der Merwe's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Tolla Van Der Merwe'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 Tolla is Tops, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Tolla Van Der Merwe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tolla Van Der Merwe's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Tolla is Tops: Classic candid camera comedy, with South Africa's late storyteller and comedian, Tolla van der Merwe

Tolla is Tops

1990•Comedy

★7.8

Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster! (1989) movie poster

★7.8

Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster!: In a series of short skits, Leon Schuster uses candid camera and several disguises to stitch up the general public of So

Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster!

1989•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Yankee Zulu: Two South African boys, one white, Rhino, and one black, Zulu, go their separate ways after an incident. Many years late

Yankee Zulu

1993•Comedy

★5.7

★5.7

Panic Mechanic: When Hanky Pranky (alias Schucks), star of a candid camera TV show, loses his job to affirmative action, he applies for

Panic Mechanic

1996•Comedy

★0.0

Kaalgat Tussen Die Daisies (1997) movie poster

★0.0

Kaalgat Tussen Die Daisies: After a dispute with a local dentist, a minister is thrown out of his church, and finds himself an unemployed White Afri

Kaalgat Tussen Die Daisies

1997

Full Filmography

Every movie Tolla Van Der Merwe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2007	Jan & Tolla	-	Flop	Similar →
1997	Kaalgat Tussen Die Daisies	-	Flop	Similar →
1996	Panic Mechanic	Jakob	Average	Similar →
1993	Yankee Zulu	Uncle Bok	Average	Similar →
1990	Tolla is Tops	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
1989	Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster!	Self	Super Hit	Similar →

Tolla Van Der Merwe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tolla Van Der Merwe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tolla Van Der Merwe is "Tolla is Tops" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Tolla Van Der Merwe acted in?

Tolla Van Der Merwe has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tolla Van Der Merwe?

Other notable films include "Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster!", "Yankee Zulu", and "Panic Mechanic".