Who is an Actor?
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs “in the flesh” in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film,
Top Actors In South Africa
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube
Born on the 12th of March 1960, Sello Maake is one of the most esteemed actors and voice actors in South Africa.
He has performed in theatre, film, and television in South Africa, the United States, Britain, Canada, and other parts of Europe.
Jamie Bartlett
This 53-year-old South African actor is best known for his role as the wicked puppet master David Genaro on Rhythm City which is aired in many countries.
He has been featured in movies like Bravo Two Zero, Nothing for Mahala, The Revenger of 1990, and Secrets of Silicon.
Arnold Vosloo Arnold
Is a South African- American actor best known for his role in The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, where he took on the role of Imhotep, a high priest under the rule of Pharaoh Seti.
Sharlto Copley
This name will definitely strike a chord in your mind if you saw the Oscar-nominated science fiction film District 9 where he played Wikus Van Der Merwe.
Shona Ferguson
The South African movie industry cannot forget the likes of veteran actor Shona Ferguson. Shona has a talent for keeping people
glued to their screens and is best known for his role as Dr. Lebua in the soap opera Muvhango.
Menzi Ngubane
This 55-year-old veteran is one of South Africa’s most notable actors. He is best known for playing the role of Sibusiso Dlomo, the villain in Generations, one of South Africa’s biggest soaps.
He has also featured in shows such as Yizo Yizo, Ashes to Ashes, and Gold Diggers.
Pallance Dladla
This multiple award-winning actor, and runner-up of the second season of Class Act, is one talent that has lit up the South African movie industry for a while now.
Having appeared in various shows such as Isibaya, Rhythm City, and Intersexions, the 27-year-old is clearly in demand.
John Kani Bonisile John Kani
Is a South African actor, director, and playwright. The 76-year-old veteran actor is popularly known for his roles as
T’Chaka in Black Panther, Rafiki in The Lion King, and also his work in the famous Sizwe Bansi is Dead.
Sean Cameron Michael
This list cannot possibly be complete without the multiple award-winning Sean Cameron Michael, a veteran actor, who is considered one of Africa’s most successful exports to Hollywood.
Nick Boraine Nick Boraine
Has appeared in a number of works including Promised Land, In My Country, Hillside, and The Mating Game to mention a few.
Who is the richest actor in South Africa in 2023?
As of 2023, Charlize Theron is the richest actor in South Africa right now with an estimated net worth of $170 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
How long do you study to become an actor in South Africa?
The four-year BA in Theatre and Performance program covers the historical and theoretical developments in drama and film,
as well as the theoretical and practical study of theatre, performance, and cognate disciplines.
Where can I do acting in South Africa?
Durban Actors Studio, Durban.
Nu Song, Pretoria.
Act Capetown, Capetown.
The Market Theatre, Johannesburg.
Figment School of Dramatic Arts, Alberton Gauteng.
Drama Dynamics, Pretoria.
Little Actors, Johannesburg.
TA-DA Training!, Krugersdorp.
Do actors earn a lot of money in South Africa?
The majority of Actors earn a salary between R7 057 and R35 593 per month in 2023. A monthly wage for entry-level Actors ranges from R7 057 to R17 242.
After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R9 049 and R20 918 per month.