Cast & creator
André Jacobs
Best known for Black Sails, Invasion, Warrior
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.
Also known as: Andre Jacobs
42
film credits
12
television credits
53
1985–2026 · acting roles
6.3
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Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (54)
Showing 54 of 54 credits
Black Sails
De Groot
2014
Invasion
Dr. Robert G. Peterson
2021
Warrior
Merriweather
2019
How to Make a Killing
Judge
2026
Die Byl
Andre Wentzel
2016Die Byl
Pienaar Greeff
2016
The Mauritanian
Judge Robertson
2021
Professionals
Reginald 'Reggie' Swann
2020
Invictus
T.V. Announcer
2009
Inside Man: Most Wanted
Sergeant Sam Abrams
2019
Breathe
Governor
2017
Abraham Lincoln
Gideon Welles
2022
Summertide
Jack Field
2024
Een Keer Om Die Son
Chris Vos
2024
Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno
Thanks
2018
Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace
Radcliff
2023
No One Saw Us Leave
Self - Shabban Meyer
2025
The Poseidon Adventure
Gravanese
2005
Spell
Wyman Thatcher
2020
Plan B
Zeev Lansky
2024
Juffrou X
Tinus Kriel
2024
Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due
Jack Patterson
2025
Goodbye Bafana
Brigadier Morkel
2007
In My Country
Judge
2004
Black Venus
Hendrick Caezar
2010
Platoon Leader
Captain Davies
1988
The One That Got Away
Navigator
1996
Spud 3: Learning to Fly
New Glock
2014
Indemnity
General Alan Shard
2022
The Visual Bible: Acts
John
1994
The Bone Snatcher
Dr. Muller
2003
Curse III: Blood Sacrifice
Geoff Armstrong
1991
The Red Phone: Manhunt
Sgt. Winslow
2001
Second Skin
Harvey
2000
Bush Pilots Do Not Kiss
Donald van Dein
2011
Pirates of the Plain
Thurston
1999
Natalee Holloway
Detective Roemer
2009
Treasure Guards
Teddy
2011
Mandela and de Klerk
Niels Barnard
1997
Van der Merwe PI
Santino
1985
Citizen Verdict
Jack Hamilton
2003The Night of the 19th
Herman Stassen
1991
Forever
2016
Curse of the Crystal Eye
Frenchie (as André Jacobs)
1991
Prey for the Hunter
Bob Jenkins
1993
Demon Keeper
Chris Gregory (as André Jacobs)
1994
Hansie
Dr. Ali Bacher
2008
Felix
Mr. Murray
2013
The Carpenter
Amos
2024
Return to Justice
Sgt. Garcia
1990The Lost City
Morgan
1997
Wild Maneuvres
Prester John
1985
Paradise Road
1988
Pursuit
Bob Matthews (as André Jacobs)
1991