John van de Ruit
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John Howard van de Ruit is a South African novelist, actor, playwright and producer. He was born in Durban and educated at Michaelhouse, where he stayed in Founders House and from where he matriculated in 1993. He then went on to complete a Masters degree in Drama and Performance at the then University of Natal.
He is best known for his collaboration with Ben Voss on the satirical sketch show Green Mamba which has toured extensively throughout Southern Africa since 2002. His first novel was published in 2005 by Penguin, entitled Spud. The book, a runaway success in South Africa, is expecting a sequel in late 2007. Ruit has also sold the film rights to the book, and shooting will begin in 2007.
[edit] External links
- Interview with John van de Ruit and Ben Voss about the comedy 'Green Mamba'
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