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Born:
1947-05-31

Birthplace:
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Credits:
10 Total Roles

Frantz Dobrowsky

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Biography

Frantz Dobrowsky (31 May 1947 - 18 Jan 2006) was a South African actor best known for his role as Jack Paddaman in the Leon Schuster comedy film Panic Mechanic in 1997.

He was also well known for an extensive theatre repertoire, particularly in Durban.

On 18 January 2006, Dobrowsky shot himself shortly after his home was repossessed. He was 58.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2007 Dryfsand TV Captain Jacobs
1997 Black Velvet Band MOVIE Leach
1997 Dark Desires: A Taste for Murder MOVIE Frantz Dobrowsky
1997 Operation Delta Force MOVIE Dr. Wendell Brenner
1996 Panic Mechanic MOVIE Jack Paddaman
1996 Live Wire: Human Timebomb MOVIE Pablo Arnaz
1993 Daisy de Melker TV Dr Mallinick
1990 The Native Who Caused All the Trouble MOVIE Self
1989 Dirty Games MOVIE Guy Lechine
1988 The Stick MOVIE Lieutenant

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