Frantz Dobrowsky (31 May 1947 - 18 Jan 2006) was a South African actor best known for his role as Jack Paddaman in the Leon Schuster comedy film Panic Mechanic in 1997. He was also well known for an extensive theatre repertoire, particularly in Durban. On 18 January 2006, Dobrowsky shot himself shortly after his home was repossessed. He was 58.