Jamie Bartlett

(1966-) Actor for stage, screen and TV.

Born in the United Kingdom, he studied Speech and Drama at the University of Cape Town Drama Department and did post graduate Master classes with Peter Bridgemont at Chrysalis Theatre Acting School, London. His acting career began in 1984.

Was married to Camilla Waldman, and the couple had one son.

Stage roles
While he was still a student at UCT he had a role in The Comedy of Errors (Maynardville, January 1986). Singled out as the most promising new actor of 1987 for his role in Cock and Bull Story (1986), This was followed, inter alia, by leads in East (1987); The Rainshark (1990); Maurice in Good (1990); Mojo (1997); The Fire Raisers (2000); The Great Outdoors (2000) and Death of a Colonialist (2010, 2011 and 2014).

TV roles
Rhythm City (2007-)

Jozi - H (2007-)

Isidingo (1997-1999)

Sexy Girls (1997)

Film roles
1987: American Ninja 2: The Confrontation

1991: Sweet 'n Short

1993: American Ninja V and A Private Life

1999: Bravo Two Zero

2003: Beyond Borders

2004: Red Dust

2006: 12 Days of Terror

2007: Prey

2010: White Lion

2013: Nothing for Mahala and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Awards
His many awards since 1984 include: Stage:

Vita Award for Best Up and Coming Actor Cock and Bull Story

Fleur Du Cap Theatre Award for Best Actor East

Vita Award for Best Supporting Actor as Mickey in Mojo, 1997.

Vita Award for Best Lead Actor The Great Outdoors

Television:

South African Film and Television Award for Best Actor Rhythm City

Avanti Television Award for Best Actor Isidingo

The Crystal Award for Best Actor Isidingo

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