Lieb Bester - Actor Profile

Lieb Bester

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
7Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 15, 1949
Birth Place: Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa

About Lieb Bester

Lieb Bester (15 Apr 1949 – 21 Jul 2021) was a South African actor and musician. He was best known for his role as Fritz Retief in kykNET's soap opera, Villa Rosa. For this role, he received an ATKV Media Veertjie for Best Actor in a Soap Opera in 2012 and 2013. Bester was also known for his role as senior superintendent George Lindeque in the TV thriller, Arsenaal, which was originally broadcast on SABC2.

Lieb Bester Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lieb Bester reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Lieb Bester'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 Agter elke man, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lieb Bester Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lieb Bester's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lieb Bester has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 Winnie Mandela Police Lieutenant Average Similar →
1996 Panic Mechanic Gys Average Similar →
1990 Agter elke man Reinders Super Hit Similar →
1980 Savage Encounter - Flop Similar →
1976 Liefste Madelein Kobus Fourie Flop Similar →
1975 Mirage Squadron Lieut. Martin Bekker Flop Similar →
1975 Six Soldiers Godlieb 'Liebling' Van Lieres Hit Similar →

Lieb Bester - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lieb Bester?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lieb Bester is "Agter elke man" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Lieb Bester acted in?

Lieb Bester has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lieb Bester?

Other notable films include "Six Soldiers", "Winnie Mandela", and "Panic Mechanic".

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