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André Jacobs

André Jacobs

Born: 1954-03-31 • Johannesburg, South Africa

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.

Filmography
How to Make a Killing poster
How to Make a Killing
2026 • Judge
Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due poster
Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due
2025 • Jack Patterson
The Carpenter poster
The Carpenter
2024 • Amos
Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace poster
Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace
2023 • Radcliff
Indemnity poster
Indemnity
2022 • General Alan Shard
The Mauritanian poster
The Mauritanian
2021 • Judge Robertson
Spell poster
Spell
2020 • Wyman Thatcher
Inside Man: Most Wanted poster
Inside Man: Most Wanted
2019 • Sergeant Sam Abrams
Breathe poster
Breathe
2017 • Governor
Forever poster
Forever
2016
Spud 3: Learning to Fly poster
Spud 3: Learning to Fly
2014 • New Glock
Felix poster
Felix
2013 • Mr. Murray
Treasure Guards poster
Treasure Guards
2011 • Teddy
Bush Pilots Do Not Kiss poster
Bush Pilots Do Not Kiss
2011 • Donald van Dein
Black Venus poster
Black Venus
2010 • Hendrick Caezar
Invictus poster
Invictus
2009 • T.V. Announcer
Natalee Holloway poster
Natalee Holloway
2009 • Detective Roemer
Hansie poster
Hansie
2008 • Dr. Ali Bacher
Goodbye Bafana poster
Goodbye Bafana
2007 • Brigadier Morkel
The Poseidon Adventure poster
The Poseidon Adventure
2005 • Gravanese
The Bone Snatcher poster
The Bone Snatcher
2003 • Dr. Muller
The Red Phone: Manhunt poster
The Red Phone: Manhunt
2001 • Sgt. Winslow
Second Skin poster
Second Skin
2000 • Harvey
Mandela and de Klerk poster
Mandela and de Klerk
1997 • Niels Barnard
No Image
The Lost City
1997 • Morgan
The One That Got Away poster
The One That Got Away
1996 • Navigator
Demon Keeper poster
Demon Keeper
1994 • Chris Gregory (as André Jacobs)
Prey for the Hunter poster
Prey for the Hunter
1993 • Bob Jenkins
Curse of the Crystal Eye poster
Curse of the Crystal Eye
1991 • Frenchie (as André Jacobs)
No Image
The Night of the 19th
1991 • Herman Stassen
Curse III: Blood Sacrifice poster
Curse III: Blood Sacrifice
1991 • Geoff Armstrong
Pursuit poster
Pursuit
1991 • Bob Matthews (as André Jacobs)
Return to Justice poster
Return to Justice
1990 • Sgt. Garcia
Paradise Road poster
Paradise Road
1988
Platoon Leader poster
Platoon Leader
1988 • Captain Davies
Van der Merwe PI poster
Van der Merwe PI
1985 • Santino
Wild Maneuvres poster
Wild Maneuvres
1985 • Prester John