These are the very basic mile stones in my life. They are list with the latest first.
This will be a gradual process where I will fill in details in time to come.
TELEVISION COMMERCIALS - SOUTH AFRICA
EXTERNAL: Coca Cola theme sequence for Disney theme parks
- AUTO AND GENERAL 2007
- MTEL CELLULAR PHONES 1995
- SAFE SKIN GLOVES [release Octr 1994
- NESTLE CRUNCH X 2
- BLESS YOU TISSUES
- GLENRYCK PILCHARDS X 2 [2ND 1988]
- HART SEALER-TAINER [1988]
- PC HYPER COMPUTERS
2007
- Developing shows with Joe Parker
- New company ADWMAN
2006
- Won leading role in SA sitcom – later cancelled because of
- Presented 2 major game shows to Sun International – not taken up.
2005
- Difficulty in getting back the network previously enjoyed
- Guest at Nolene’s 3 talk
2004
- While in Australia, still returned to South Africa every three months to performed at Carnival City
- Carnival City decides to take away Hypno contract and replace with 3 month
alternate shows with other hypnotists [disappointed about the loyalty aspect] - Produced 6 x 60min comedy DVDs for Hotels in South Africa
- Returned to South Africa
2003
- 1 of 4 major speakers at SWAP AUSTRALIA
- Guest speaker at Manly SWAP business breakfast
- Keynote speaker at Australian Hypnotherapy AGM
- Launched Motivational public speaking career
2002
- Headlined at the Sydney Comedy Store
2001
- Australia. Opened Signage business and developed Hypno shows at corporate level
- Played the comedy clubs
2000
- Introduced Hypnotist show concept to Carnival City
- Started winding down South African activities and concentrating on Austria
1999
- Took over comedy club at Randburg Waterfront and developed new concept for seasonal hypnotist shows – never been done before
1998
- Started emigration strategy for Australia
- Started Hypnotist show at Randburg Waterfront
1997
- Produced corporate profile video for Metro Cash
1996
- Screening ‘FUNNY STUFF
- Produced corporate profile video for Profurn
1995
- Bought Imax Video Cube editor for R 450 000
- Production of ‘FUNNY STUFF’ candid camera style TV series for MNET – start January 1996
- Launch of ALAIN D WOOLF PRODUCTION [Film and Video]
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor for Galinakis in ‘THE BIG TIME’
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor for Johnny in ‘THE PUPPET MASTERS’
1993
- Featured on TV1 ‘STARS FOR A STAR’ Cream of South African Entertainers
- Link Host for TV1 New Year’s Eve Show
- Best year ever for Cabaret Shows - *Singer *Comedian *Impersonator
1992
- Nominated by the ‘Tonight’ awards for Best Actor
- Son David born
- Won the coveted ‘Tonight’ awards for Best Actor for his portrayal of Galinakis in Grey Hoffmeyer’s THE BIG TIME
- Nominated Best Actor for Artes 1992
- Filmed the second series of THE BIG TIME
1991
- Played 'Galinakis' in the Grey Hoffmeyer Television hit "The Big Time".
1990
- The ALAIN D WOOLF TELEVISION SHOW: TV1 20th Dec 1990
1989
- Wrote, starred and Directed – FUNNY FACE Candid camera style movie
1989
- Son Adam born
- Became National President South African Cystic Fibrosis Association
- Wrote music for "Funny Face" [Film released in South Africa and internationally]
- Played "Galinakis" a Greek irritable father figure in a television feature film now about to be continued as a series.
1988
- Wrote, and Starred in YOU’RE FAMOUS candid camera style movie
- Guest artist in ‘CRAZY CAMERA’ candid camera style movie
- Played Sirano a Portuguese coward spy in RIVER OF DEATH an international movie with Robert Vaughn, Hebert Lom, Donald Plaisance and Michael Dudikof
1986
- Wrote, Starred and Directed LA PARISIENNE MINI EXTRAVAGANSA and then acclaimed as Director and Entertainer by four major newspapers.
- Starred with 6 other comedians in LAUGHAID at the SUPER BOWL – SUN CITY
- Starred in ‘YOU’VE GOTTA BE CRAZY’ candid style movie
- Performed at both IMPROV STORE and the COMEDY STORE in Los Angeles USA
1985
- Starred in Emil Nofal’s candid style movie ‘YOU’RE IN THE MOVIES
1984/5
- Starred in the ANTHONY FARMER production at the "LA PARISIENNE".
1980
- Daughter Vanessa born
1979
- Wrote and recorded ‘Natalie’
1979
- Daughter Natalie born
1977
- Married Lynette Dawn Dua
- In the 70’s enjoyed continued success at every major cabaret venue in South Africa and the then Rhodesia.
- Started and managed Joe Parker in the comedy business.
- Alain d Woolf Artiste promotion agency managed Joe Parker, Jessica Jones, Cornelia, and Matheson’s Establishment – and booked Mel Miller, among other top South African entertainers. It was also the beginning of booking Strippers and the agency managed every single stripper except for xxxxx
- Starred in Taubi Kushlik’s ‘Jacques Brel is alive and well and living in Paris’
1976
- Started the first full summer season at the Copa Cabana in Rodos Greece – playing to 1000 people a night – 7 nights a week
- Headlined the international show at the same venue for another 2 full summer seasons in the 80’s
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1970 AND EARLY 1980'S
- Played top billing at the COPA CABABA in RHODES GREECE for three full summer seasons. Greek Contract open for return anytime.
- Starred in the original JAQUES BRELL IS ALIVE AND WELL.
1963
- Sponsored to perform in England with group THE SHANGAANS
1962
- Toured South Africa with band THE STEREOS with International artistes including
Jackie Trent, Adam Faith, Peter and Gordon, Dusty Sprinfield
1962
- Won best singer in Rhodesia and South Africa – band also won
1961
- Won best singer in Rhodesia and South Africa – band also won
1960
- Won world best hairdresser at international festival held in Salisbury Rhodesia
1959 - Worked for Vidal Sassoon in Bond Street London
1959
- Tuaght hairdressing at the London Instite and Morris school of hairdressing in Shaftsbury Avenue London
AVIATION:
Started flying in 1969.
Still current as Commercial Pilot and Instructor.
CHARITY:
1978 Joined the Cystic Fibrosis Association.
1980 Became Chairman
1989 Formed National body and became National President
National President until 1997/8
RECORDINGS:
17 singles
4 Long Players
2 Number 1's