
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
March 31, 1954 (age 72)
Place of Birth
Johannesburg, South Africa
Also Known As
Andre Jacobs
André Jacobs
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.
Known For

TV
Invasion
Dr. Robert G. Peterson
2021

Film
How to Make a Killing
Judge
2026

TV
Warrior
Merriweather
2019

TV
Black Sails
De Groot
2014

TV
Die Byl
Andre Wentzel
2016

TV
Die Byl
Pienaar Greeff
2016

TV
Professionals
Reginald 'Reggie' Swann
2020

TV
Summertide
Jack Field
2024

TV
Een Keer Om Die Son
Chris Vos
2024

Film
Spell
Wyman Thatcher
2020

Film
The Mauritanian
Judge Robertson
2021

Film
Invictus
T.V. Announcer
2009

Film
Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due
Jack Patterson
2025

Film
Breathe
Governor
2017

TV
No One Saw Us Leave
Self - Shabban Meyer
2025

Film
Inside Man: Most Wanted
Sergeant Sam Abrams
2019

Film
The Poseidon Adventure
Gravanese
2005

Film
Platoon Leader
Captain Davies
1988

Film
Goodbye Bafana
Brigadier Morkel
2007

TV
Abraham Lincoln
Gideon Welles
2022
Filmography
2026FilmHow to Make a Killingas Judge2025FilmMektoub, My Love: Canto Dueas Jack Patterson2025TVNo One Saw Us Leaveas Self - Shabban Meyer2024FilmThe Carpenteras Amos2024TVEen Keer Om Die Sonas Chris Vos2024TVJuffrou Xas Tinus Kriel2024TVPlan Bas Zeev Lansky2024TVSummertideas Jack Field2023FilmHammarskjöld: Fight for Peaceas Radcliff2022TVAbraham Lincolnas Gideon Welles2022FilmIndemnityas General Alan Shard2021TVInvasionas Dr. Robert G. Peterson2021FilmThe Mauritanianas Judge Robertson2020TVProfessionalsas Reginald 'Reggie' Swann2020FilmSpellas Wyman Thatcher2019FilmInside Man: Most Wantedas Sergeant Sam Abrams2019TVWarrioras Merriweather2017FilmBreatheas Governor2016TVDie Bylas Andre Wentzel2016FilmForever2014FilmSpud 3: Learning to Flyas New Glock2014TVBlack Sailsas De Groot2013FilmFelixas Mr. Murray2011FilmTreasure Guardsas Teddy2011FilmBush Pilots Do Not Kissas Donald van Dein2010FilmBlack Venusas Hendrick Caezar2009FilmInvictusas T.V. Announcer2009FilmNatalee Hollowayas Detective Roemer2008FilmHansieas Dr. Ali Bacher2007FilmGoodbye Bafanaas Brigadier Morkel2005FilmThe Poseidon Adventureas Gravanese2003FilmThe Bone Snatcheras Dr. Muller2001FilmThe Red Phone: Manhuntas Sgt. Winslow2000FilmSecond Skinas Harvey1997FilmMandela and de Klerkas Niels Barnard1997FilmThe Lost Cityas Morgan1996FilmThe One That Got Awayas Navigator1994FilmDemon Keeperas Chris Gregory (as André Jacobs)1993FilmPrey for the Hunteras Bob Jenkins1991FilmCurse of the Crystal Eyeas Frenchie (as André Jacobs)1991FilmThe Night of the 19thas Herman Stassen1991FilmCurse III: Blood Sacrificeas Geoff Armstrong1991FilmPursuitas Bob Matthews (as André Jacobs)1990FilmReturn to Justiceas Sgt. Garcia1988FilmParadise Road1988FilmPlatoon Leaderas Captain Davies1985FilmVan der Merwe PIas Santino1985FilmWild Maneuvresas Prester John