Film & Stage
Household Name
Barry Hilton
born 1958
The Cousin, and forty years of South African stand-up
Household Name is level 4 of 4 in the South Africa Hall of Fame: known and loved across the country, whatever the body of work behind it. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
Known to everyone as The Cousin, and one of the founding names of South African stand-up comedy.
Barry Hilton is among the best-known names in South African comedy, listed alongside David Kau, Mark Banks, Loyiso Gola, John Vlismas and others.
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