Jamie Uys

Directing

Freshness: Jan 17, 2026

18Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 30, 1921

Birth Place: Boksburg, South Africa

About Jamie Uys

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jacobus Johannes Uys (30 May 1921 – 29 January 1996), better known as Jamie Uys, was a South African film director. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jamie Uys, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jamie Uys reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Jamie Uys's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jamie Uys remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hans en die Rooinek, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jamie Uys Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jamie Uys's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

Hans en die Rooinek — Hans and Sydney are on a bus tour to the Cape. Hans is Afrikaans; Sydney is English. They chat up two pretty young wom

Hans en die Rooinek

1961•Comedy

★7.3

The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980) movie poster

★7.3

The Gods Must Be Crazy — A Coca-Cola bottle dropped from an airplane raises havoc among a normally peaceful tribe of African bushmen who believe

The Gods Must Be Crazy

1980•Action

★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

★7.1

The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989) movie poster

★7.1

The Gods Must Be Crazy II — Xixo is back again. This time, his children accidentally stow away on a fast-moving poachers' truck, unable to get off,

The Gods Must Be Crazy II

1989•Action

★6.5

★6.5

Lord Uncle Pete — Piet inherits the title of Lord from one of his forefathers, but wants to have it revoked as to not hamper his chances i

Lord Uncle Pete

1962•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jamie Uys.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1994	In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid	Self	Flop	Similar →
1989	The Gods Must Be Crazy II	Bob (voice) (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1980	The Gods Must Be Crazy	The Reverend (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1976	Funny People	Himself / Various voices (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1973	Jamie '21	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Dirkie	Anton	Hit	Similar →
1967	The Professor and the Beauty Queen	Professor Hans Botha	Flop	Similar →
1966	All the Way to Paris	Igor Strogoff	Flop	Similar →
1964	Dingaka	Witch Doctor (voice)	Average	Similar →
1962	Lord Uncle Pete	Oom Piet	Hit	Similar →
1961	The Hellions	Ernie Dobbs	Average	Similar →
1961	Hans en die Rooinek	Hans Botha	Super Hit	Similar →
1960	Rip van Wyk	Rip van Wyk	Flop	Similar →
1958	Die Bosvelder	Hans Botha	Flop	Similar →
1955	Geld Soos Bossies	-	Flop	Similar →
1954	Deep in the City	Hans Botha	Flop	Similar →
1953	50-50	Hans Botha	Flop	Similar →
1951	Far Away in the Bushveld	Hans Botha	Average	Similar →

Jamie Uys - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jamie Uys?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jamie Uys is "Hans en die Rooinek" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Jamie Uys acted in?

Jamie Uys has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jamie Uys?

Other notable films include "The Gods Must Be Crazy", "Dirkie", and "The Gods Must Be Crazy II".