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André Jacobs

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Acting credits

51

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Large and steady acting portfolio.

TMDB popularity

0.7

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Movies: 40Series: 12Crew credits: 1

TMDB ID: 938734

IMDb ID: nm0414325

Known for: Acting

Born: March 31, 1954

Age: 72

Place of birth: Johannesburg, South Africa

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1985 - 2026

Years active: 42

Average TMDB rating: 6.41

Wikidata: Q13034241

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Andre Jacobs

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Biography

Andre Jacobs is a South African actor known for his versatile and captivating performances on both stage and screen. After great success in South African theatre, film and television he broke into the international market with a splash. His credits include such high profile productions as 'Black Sails', 'Warrior', 'The Mauritanian' and 'Hammerskjold' most recently. Without losing sight of his roots, he continues to be a force in the South African television and film market, lending his gravitas to productions such as 'Juffrou X', and Die Byl. Throughout his career, Jacobs has received critical acclaim for his performances. He has been nominated for numerous awards, including a Fleur Du Cap Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Jacobs remains one of South Africa's most talented actors, able to captivate audiences with his powerful performances and commitment to his craft.

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Movies

Movie credits linked with André Jacobs.

Movie poster for How to Make a Killing (2026)

How to Make a Killing

as Judge

2026 Movie
Movie poster for Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due (2025)

Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due

as Jack Patterson

2025 Movie
Movie poster for The Carpenter (2024)

The Carpenter

as Amos

2024 Movie
Movie poster for Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace (2023)

Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace

as Radcliff

2023 Movie
Movie poster for Indemnity (2022)

Indemnity

as General Alan Shard

2022 Movie
Movie poster for The Mauritanian (2021)

The Mauritanian

as Judge Robertson

2021 Movie
Movie poster for Spell (2020)

Spell

as Wyman Thatcher

2020 Movie
Movie poster for Inside Man: Most Wanted (2019)

Inside Man: Most Wanted

as Sergeant Sam Abrams

2019 Movie
Movie poster for Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno (2018)

Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno

Thanks

2018 Movie
Movie poster for Breathe (2017)

Breathe

as Governor

2017 Movie
Movie poster for Forever (2016)

Forever

2016 Movie
Movie poster for Spud 3: Learning to Fly (2014)

Spud 3: Learning to Fly

as New Glock

2014 Movie
Movie poster for Felix (2013)

Felix

as Mr. Murray

2013 Movie
Movie poster for Treasure Guards (2011)

Treasure Guards

as Teddy

2011 Movie
Movie poster for Bush Pilots Do Not Kiss (2011)

Bush Pilots Do Not Kiss

as Donald van Dein

2011 Movie
Movie poster for Black Venus (2010)

Black Venus

as Hendrick Caezar

2010 Movie
Movie poster for Invictus (2009)

Invictus

as T.V. Announcer

2009 Movie
Movie poster for Natalee Holloway (2009)

Natalee Holloway

as Detective Roemer

2009 Movie
Movie poster for Hansie (2008)

Hansie

as Dr. Ali Bacher

2008 Movie
Movie poster for Goodbye Bafana (2007)

Goodbye Bafana

as Brigadier Morkel

2007 Movie
Movie poster for The Poseidon Adventure (2005)

The Poseidon Adventure

as Gravanese

2005 Movie
Movie poster for In My Country (2004)

In My Country

as Judge

2004 Movie
Movie poster for The Bone Snatcher (2003)

The Bone Snatcher

as Dr. Muller

2003 Movie
Movie poster for Citizen Verdict (2003)

Citizen Verdict

as Jack Hamilton

2003 Movie

Series

Series credits linked with André Jacobs.

Series poster for No One Saw Us Leave (2025)

No One Saw Us Leave

as Self - Shabban Meyer • 5 eps

2025 Series
Series poster for Een Keer Om Die Son (2024)

Een Keer Om Die Son

as Chris Vos • 6 eps

2024 Series
Series poster for Juffrou X (2024)

Juffrou X

as Tinus Kriel • 8 eps

2024 Series
Series poster for Plan B (2024)

Plan B

as Zeev Lansky • 5 eps

2024 Series
Series poster for Summertide (2024)

Summertide

as Jack Field • 52 eps

2024 Series
Series poster for Abraham Lincoln (2022)

Abraham Lincoln

as Gideon Welles • 3 eps

2022 Series
Series poster for Invasion (2021)

Invasion

as Dr. Robert G. Peterson • 2 eps

2021 Series
Series poster for Professionals (2020)

Professionals

as Reginald 'Reggie' Swann • 6 eps

2020 Series
Series poster for Warrior (2019)

Warrior

as Merriweather • 2 eps

2019 Series
Series poster for Die Byl (2016)

Die Byl

as Andre Wentzel • 1 eps

2016 Series
Series poster for Black Sails (2014)

Black Sails

as De Groot • 16 eps

2014 Series
Series poster for Vloeksteen (2012)

Vloeksteen

as Spook de Koning • 13 eps

2012 Series