Pierre van Pletzen

Pierre van Pletzen (born 1 May 1952), is a South African actor, writer and director. He is best known for the role "Septimus van Zyl" in the television serial 7de Laan. He also worked as an administrator, artistic director, voice-artist, copywriter, and translator. Personal life van Pletzen was born on 1 May 1952 in Stilfontein, South Africa. He graduated from the University of Pretoria with a degree in drama. He is married to fellow actress Sandra Vaughn since 1996. The couple have one son: Pierre-Henri, and one daughter: Zetske. His daughter Zetske is also an actress, who played the role of "Marcel van Niekerk" in the soapie 7de Laan.