Johan Botha - Actor Profile

Johan Botha

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
11Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 13, 1940

About Johan Botha

Johan Botha is a South African actor. Botha's portrayal of the father in David Eldridge's Festén (translated by Hennie van Greunen; directed by Heinrich Reisenhofer) is widely regarded as his masterpiece. He is married to actress Lida Botha. The couple appeared in numerous TV and film productions and were known at all the Afrikaans art festivals for their Grandfather and Grandmother stories.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Johan Botha Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Johan Botha reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Johan Botha's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of Johan Botha'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 Number Please? The Movie, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Johan Botha Movies Ranked

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

★9.0
Number Please? The Movie (1981) movie poster
★9.0

Number Please? The Movie: "Hoesê!" This is a film based on the South African sitcom by the same name; such name referring to the manual telephone

Number Please? The Movie

1981•Comedy
★8.0
The Story of Klara Viljee (1992) movie poster
★8.0

The Story of Klara Viljee: This affirming story of one woman's struggle to free herself from the past, and how that affects the small fishing villa

The Story of Klara Viljee

1992•Drama
★7.0
Susters (2018) movie poster
★7.0

Susters: Susters' is a new South African film about three sisters who reunited during a road trip down memory lane, with a fabulo

Susters

2018•Comedy
★6.5
Canary (2018) movie poster
★6.5

Canary: Kanarie (Afrikaans for 'Canary') is a coming-of-age musical war drama. Drafted into the South African army during aparth

Canary

2018•Music
★6.4
Road to Your Heart (2014) movie poster
★6.4

Road to Your Heart: Basson has five days to make it to his father's funeral in Cape Town, but needs to complete certain tasks on this trip b

Road to Your Heart

2014•Adventure

Full Filmography

Every movie Johan Botha has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Peacock Sarel Cilliers Flop Similar →
2022 Leemtes en Leegheid - Flop Similar →
2020 Griekwastad Oupa Don Steenkamp Average Similar →
2018 Canary Mr. Visser Hit Similar →
2018 Susters - Hit Similar →
2014 Road to Your Heart Oupa Jan Average Similar →
1992 The Story of Klara Viljee Neels Super Hit Similar →
1989 Circles in a Forest Mostert Average Similar →
1981 Number Please? The Movie Frans Joubert Super Hit Similar →
1979 Charlie Word 'n Ster Reporter Flop Similar →
1978 Die Spaanse Vlieg - Flop Similar →

Johan Botha - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Johan Botha?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Johan Botha is "Number Please? The Movie" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Johan Botha acted in?

Johan Botha has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Johan Botha?

Other notable films include "The Story of Klara Viljee", "Susters", and "Canary".

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