Hennie has been in the industry for 43 years and still enjoys it very much. He started with Radio Broadcasting and then television came. He became a dubbing producer and was the presenter of television’s first variety show called “Koffiehuis”.
In 1962 he studied in Pretoria at 'Landbou Tegniese Voorligter' and in 1965 he studied at the 'Goudstadse Onderwys Kollege' specialising in Drama.
In 1967 he starred in his first films: Pretoria O Pretoria and Die Rebel. Thereafter followed 32 other films and TV series like Nommer asseblief, Willem, Die Swartkat and many more.
Hennie also did children's records like Sprokiesland, Hendrik die Hoenderhaan and Swartkat. He has performed with famous artists like Sonja Heroldt, Bles Bridges and André Schwartz.
He is a multi-talented bilingual entertainer.
His shows include comedy, singing and he is an excellent master of ceremonies.
Well known as “Bertie” in the popular Mnet Egoli series, Hennie Smit is a sought
after entertainer who is guaranteed to give you an unforgettable evening of
entertainment and fun.