Biography
Leon Ernest "Schucks" Schuster (born 21 May 1951, Vereeniging) is a South African filmmaker, comedian, actor, prankster and singer. After studying at the University of the Orange Free State and teaching for two years, he joined the SABC, where he made the Afrikaans phone-prank radio series Vrypostige Mikrofoon with Fanus Rautenbach. His candid-camera feature You Must Be Joking! (1986) began a long run of hidden-camera and slapstick comedies, including Oh Schucks...! Here Comes U.N.T.A.G., There's a Zulu on My Stoep and Mr Bones (2001), his most successful film. He also recorded a string of best-selling Afrikaans and rugby albums.
Acted in 16
2020s
- 2022
Mr. Bones 3: Son of Bones
Mr. Bones
- 2021
Koppieteefontein
Guest · 1 episode
2010s
- 2018
Frank and Fearless
Sonny Frank
- 2015
Schuks: Pay Back the Money
Various
- 2013
Schuks! Your Country Needs You
Schuks
- 2012
Mad Buddies
Boetie de Wett
- 2010
Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South Africa
Dr. Schuks Tshabalala / Various
2000s
- 2008
Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past
Mr. Bones
- 2005
Mama Jack
Jack Theron, Donald And Mama Bola
- 2004
Oh Schuks... I'm Gatvol!
Schuks
- 2001
Mr. Bones
Mr. Bones
1990s
- 1996
Panic Mechanic
Schuks
- 1993
- 1991
Sweet 'n Short
Sweet Coetzee
- 1990
Oh Schucks...! Here Comes UNTAG
Kwagga Robbertse
1980s
- 1989
Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster!
Schuks
Wrote 15
2020s
- 2022
Mr. Bones 3: Son of Bones
Writer
2010s
- 2018
Frank and Fearless
Writer
- 2012
Mad Buddies
Writer
- 2010
Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South Africa
Writer
2000s
- 2008
Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past
Screenplay
- 2005
Mama Jack
Screenplay, Story
- 2004
Oh Schuks... I'm Gatvol!
Screenplay
- 2001
Mr. Bones
Original Story, Screenplay
1990s
- 1996
Panic Mechanic
Screenplay, Story
- 1993
- 1991
Sweet 'n Short
Writer
- 1990
Oh Schucks...! Here Comes UNTAG
Writer
1980s
- 1989
Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster!
Writer
- 1987
You Must Be Joking! Too
Writer
- 1986
You Must Be Joking!
Writer
Produced 9
2020s
- 2022
Mr. Bones 3: Son of Bones
Executive Producer
2010s
- 2015
Schuks: Pay Back the Money
Producer
- 2012
Mad Buddies
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2004
Oh Schuks... I'm Gatvol!
Producer
1990s
- 1999
The Millennium Menace
Producer
- 1996
Panic Mechanic
Co-Producer
- 1993
- 1991
Sweet 'n Short
Associate Producer
1980s
- 1987
You Must Be Joking! Too
Producer
Directed 5
2000s
- 2004
Oh Schuks... I'm Gatvol!
Director
1990s
- 1999
The Millennium Menace
Director
- 1993
1980s
- 1989
Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster!
Director
- 1987
You Must Be Joking! Too
Director
Appearances5
2020s
- 2025
Schuster
Self · 5 episodes
2010s
- 2014
Republiek van Zoid Afrika
Self · 1 episode
1990s
- 1999
The Millennium Menace
Himself / Various Characters
1980s
- 1987
You Must Be Joking! Too
Himself
- 1986
You Must Be Joking!
Himself