Marc Lottering Biography: TV Series, Awards, Wife, Comedies, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Ethnicity, Parents
Marc Lottering is a South African stand-up comedian and actor who rose to prominence in the late 1990s.
His breakthrough came in 1997 with his first one-person show, “After the Beep,” which established him as a relatable voice for everyday South Africans.
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Known for his portrayal of characters such as Aunty Merle, Lottering has built a reputation for combining theatrical flair with sharp observational humour, earning acclaim both locally and internationally.
Profile
- Full name: Marc Eugene Lottering
- Date of birth: December 4, 1967
- Age: 58 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Cape Town, South Africa
- State of origin: Western Cape
- Nationality: South African
- Profession: Comedian, actor, writer, theatrical performer
- Height: N/A
- Parents: N/A
- Siblings: N/A
- Spouse: Anwar McKay (married 2010)
- Children: N/A
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Raised in a Pentecostal Christian household.
- Ethnicity: Coloured South African
- Net worth: $2 million
Early Life and Education
Marc Lottering was born on December 4, 1967, and grew up in Retreat on the Cape Flats in Cape Town, where his father served as a Pentecostal pastor. He attended local schools in Retreat before entering the workforce and nurturing an early love for performance.
While specific details of any tertiary education remain unavailable, his extensive background in theatre and writing reflects substantial self-directed learning and practical experience in the arts.
Personal Life
Lottering married his longtime partner, Anwar McKay, in 2010 after being together for around ten years; McKay has since produced and directed many of his shows.
The couple met in the late 1990s through mutual involvement in Cape Town’s arts scene, and there are no reports of extramarital affairs or divorce.
Career
Marc Lottering launched his career in 1997 with the one-person show “After the Beep.” He has since written and performed more than 16 solo stage productions, earning two Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards and a Naledi Theatre Award.
In 2001, he won the Vita Award for Best Actor in a Comedy. His musical-theatre successes include Aunty Merle: The Musical (2010), Aunty Merle: It’s a Girl! (2014), and Aunty Merle: Things Get Real (2024).
On television, he wrote and starred in the series Loitering in Jozi (aired November 2013 on SABC3) and most recently featured in the kykNET special So I Wrote That Musical (broadcast March 31, 2024). His 2020 online show, My Fellow South Africans, sold over 17,000 tickets, setting a record for local digital theatre sales.
Awards
- 2001 — Vita Award for Best Actor in a Comedy
- Early 2000s — Two Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards
- Early 2000s — Naledi Theatre Award
- 2024 — Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards, Hall of Fame Award
Net Worth
Marc Lottering’s net worth is estimated to be at least $2 million; his income stems from touring, television, theatrical productions, and digital shows.
Social Media
- Instagram: @marc_lottering
- Twitter (X): N/A
Filmography
- Loitering in Jozi (TV series, 2013; SABC3 premiere November 14, 2013)
- Finding Lenny (film, 2009)
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