André Jacobs

André Jacobs

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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Filmography

2026

How to Make a Killing
How to Make a Killing
as Judge
Movie - Released: 2/19/2026

2025

Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due
Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due
as Jack Patterson
Movie - Released: 12/3/2025
No One Saw Us Leave
No One Saw Us Leave
as Self - Shabban Meyer
TV - Released: 10/15/2025

2024

The Carpenter
The Carpenter
as Amos
Movie - Released: 11/1/2024
Summertide
Summertide
as Jack Field
TV - Released: 1/28/2024
Plan B
Plan B
as Zeev Lansky
TV - Released: 3/26/2024
Juffrou X
Juffrou X
as Tinus Kriel
TV - Released: 4/30/2024
Een Keer Om Die Son
Een Keer Om Die Son
as Chris Vos
TV - Released: 6/25/2024

2023

Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace
Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace
as Radcliff
Movie - Released: 12/25/2023

2022

Indemnity
Indemnity
as General Alan Shard
Movie - Released: 2/11/2022
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
as Gideon Welles
TV - Released: 2/20/2022

2021

The Mauritanian
The Mauritanian
as Judge Robertson
Movie - Released: 2/12/2021
Invasion
Invasion
as Dr. Robert G. Peterson
TV - Released: 10/21/2021

2020

Spell
Spell
as Wyman Thatcher
Movie - Released: 10/30/2020
Professionals
Professionals
as Reginald 'Reggie' Swann
TV - Released: 11/23/2020

2019

Inside Man: Most Wanted
Inside Man: Most Wanted
as Sergeant Sam Abrams
Movie - Released: 9/24/2019
Warrior
Warrior
as Merriweather
TV - Released: 4/5/2019

2017

Breathe
Breathe
as Governor
Movie - Released: 10/13/2017

2016

Forever
Forever
Movie - Released: 2/12/2016
Die Byl
Die Byl
as Andre Wentzel
TV - Released: 7/12/2016
Die Byl
Die Byl
as Pienaar Greeff
TV - Released: 7/12/2016

2014

Spud 3: Learning to Fly
Spud 3: Learning to Fly
as New Glock
Movie - Released: 12/16/2014
Black Sails
Black Sails
as De Groot
TV - Released: 1/25/2014

2013

Felix
Felix
as Mr. Murray
Movie - Released: 9/13/2013

2011

Treasure Guards
Treasure Guards
as Teddy
Movie - Released: 9/30/2011
Bush Pilots Do Not Kiss
Bush Pilots Do Not Kiss
as Donald van Dein
Movie - Released: 5/17/2011

2010

Black Venus
Black Venus
as Hendrick Caezar
Movie - Released: 10/27/2010

2009

Natalee Holloway
Natalee Holloway
as Detective Roemer
Movie - Released: 4/19/2009
Invictus
Invictus
as T.V. Announcer
Movie - Released: 12/11/2009

2008

Hansie
Hansie
as Dr. Ali Bacher
Movie - Released: 1/1/2008

2007

Goodbye Bafana
Goodbye Bafana
as Brigadier Morkel
Movie - Released: 2/11/2007

2005

The Poseidon Adventure
The Poseidon Adventure
as Gravanese
Movie - Released: 11/20/2005

2003

The Bone Snatcher
The Bone Snatcher
as Dr. Muller
Movie - Released: 12/23/2003

2001

The Red Phone: Manhunt
The Red Phone: Manhunt
as Sgt. Winslow
Movie - Released: 11/10/2001

2000

Second Skin
Second Skin
as Harvey
Movie - Released: 12/22/2000

1997

Movie
The Lost City
as Morgan
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997
Mandela and de Klerk
Mandela and de Klerk
as Niels Barnard
Movie - Released: 2/16/1997

1996

The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away
as Navigator
Movie - Released: 2/18/1996

1994

Demon Keeper
Demon Keeper
as Chris Gregory (as André Jacobs)
Movie - Released: 5/6/1994

1993

Prey for the Hunter
Prey for the Hunter
as Bob Jenkins
Movie - Released: 1/1/1993

1991

Curse III: Blood Sacrifice
Curse III: Blood Sacrifice
as Geoff Armstrong
Movie - Released: 5/10/1991
Pursuit
Pursuit
as Bob Matthews (as André Jacobs)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1991
Curse of the Crystal Eye
Curse of the Crystal Eye
as Frenchie (as André Jacobs)
Movie - Released: 11/10/1991
Movie
The Night of the 19th
as Herman Stassen
Movie - Released: 7/19/1991

1990

Return to Justice
Return to Justice
as Sgt. Garcia
Movie - Released: 1/1/1990

1988

Platoon Leader
Platoon Leader
as Captain Davies
Movie - Released: 10/1/1988
Paradise Road
Paradise Road
Movie - Released: 10/21/1988

1985

Wild Maneuvres
Wild Maneuvres
as Prester John
Movie - Released: 6/25/1985
Van der Merwe PI
Van der Merwe PI
as Santino
Movie - Released: 11/22/1985