Acting · Johannesburg, South Africa · Born March 31, 1954
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.
MovieHow to Make a Killing
2026
as Judge
MovieMektoub, My Love: Canto Due
2025
as Jack Patterson
TVNo One Saw Us Leave
2025
as Self - Shabban Meyer
MovieThe Carpenter
2024
as Amos
TVEen Keer Om Die Son
2024
as Chris Vos
TVJuffrou X
2024
as Tinus Kriel
TVPlan B
2024
as Zeev Lansky
TVSummertide
2024
as Jack Field
MovieHammarskjöld: Fight for Peace
2023
as Radcliff
TVAbraham Lincoln
2022
as Gideon Welles
MovieIndemnity
2022
as General Alan Shard
TVInvasion
2021
as Dr. Robert G. Peterson
MovieThe Mauritanian
2021
as Judge Robertson
TVProfessionals
2020
as Reginald 'Reggie' Swann
MovieSpell
2020
as Wyman Thatcher
MovieInside Man: Most Wanted
2019
as Sergeant Sam Abrams
TVWarrior
2019
as Merriweather
MovieBreathe
2017
as Governor
TVDie Byl
2016
as Andre Wentzel
MovieForever
2016
MovieSpud 3: Learning to Fly
2014
as New Glock
TVBlack Sails
2014
as De Groot
MovieFelix
2013
as Mr. Murray
MovieTreasure Guards
2011
as Teddy
MovieBush Pilots Do Not Kiss
2011
as Donald van Dein
MovieBlack Venus
2010
as Hendrick Caezar
MovieInvictus
2009
as T.V. Announcer
MovieNatalee Holloway
2009
as Detective Roemer
MovieHansie
2008
as Dr. Ali Bacher
MovieGoodbye Bafana
2007
as Brigadier Morkel
MovieThe Poseidon Adventure
2005
as Gravanese
MovieIn My Country
2004
as Judge
MovieThe Bone Snatcher
2003
as Dr. Muller
MovieCitizen Verdict
2003
as Jack Hamilton
MovieThe Red Phone: Manhunt
2001
as Sgt. Winslow
MovieSecond Skin
2000
as Harvey
MoviePirates of the Plain
1999
as Thurston
MovieMandela and de Klerk
1997
as Niels Barnard
The Lost City
1997
as Morgan
MovieThe One That Got Away
1996
as Navigator
MovieThe Visual Bible: Acts
1994
as John
MovieDemon Keeper
1994
as Chris Gregory (as André Jacobs)
MoviePrey for the Hunter
1993
as Bob Jenkins
MovieCurse of the Crystal Eye
1991
as Frenchie (as André Jacobs)
The Night of the 19th
1991
as Herman Stassen
MovieCurse III: Blood Sacrifice
1991
as Geoff Armstrong
MoviePursuit
1991
as Bob Matthews (as André Jacobs)
MovieReturn to Justice
1990
as Sgt. Garcia
MovieParadise Road
1988
MoviePlatoon Leader
1988
as Captain Davies
MovieVan der Merwe PI
1985
as Santino
MovieWild Maneuvres
1985
as Prester John
