List of famous TV actors from South Africa, listed alphabetically with photos of the actors when available. South Africa has given birth to a lot of talented television actors who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, soap operas, reality shows and more. These are some of the funniest and most talented South African TV stars that have ever lived, so if you're an aspiring actor or actress from South Africa this list should contain many of your idols. If you're looking for a particular popular actor or actress from South Africa then use the "search" box to find who you're looking for.
List ranges from Tammin Sursok to Deon Stewardson, plus much more.
This list answers the questions, "Who are the best South African TV actors?" and "Which television actors are from South Africa?"
You can click on the names of these legendary TV stars of South Africa in order to get more information about each one. If you're a TV junkie use this list of talented South African actresses to find some new TV stars that you haven't already heard of.1
Charlize Theron
Arrested Development, The Life and Death of Peter SellersBirthplace: South Africa, Benoni, Gauteng
Nationality: United States of America, South Africa
Charlize Theron ( shar-LEEZ THERR-ən; Afrikaans: [ʃarˈlis trɔn]; born 7 August 1975) is a... more2
Cyril Cusack
Jesus of Nazareth, The Golden BowlBirthplace: Durban, South Africa
Nationality: Ireland, United Kingdom, South Africa
Cyril James Cusack (26 November 1910 – 7 October 1993) was an Irish actor, who appeared in... more3
Basil Rathbone
The Arthur Murray PartyBirthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality: United Kingdom, South Africa
Philip St. John Basil Rathbone MC (13 June 1892 – 21 July 1967) was an English actor. He rose... more4
Sasha Pieterse
Pretty Little Liars, Family AffairsBirthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality: United States of America, South Africa
Sasha Pieterse-Sheaffer (; born February 17, 1996) is an American actress and... more5
Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950) is an English singer, songwriter, record producer... more6
Alice Krige
Deadwood, Frank Herbert's DuneBirthplace: Upington, South Africa
Nationality: South Africa
Alice Maud Krige (; born 28 June 1954) is a South African actress and producer. Her first... more7
Stratford Johns
Z-Cars, Jack the RipperBirthplace: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Nationality: United Kingdom,England
Alan Edgar Stratford Johns (22 September 1925 – 29 January 2002), known as Stratford Johns,... more8
Sid James
Hancock's Half Hour, Carry On LaughingBirthplace: South Africa
Nationality: United Kingdom, South Africa
Sidney "Sid" James (born Solomon Joel Cohen; 8 May 1913 – 26 April 1976) was a British... more9
Kandyse McClure
Battlestar Galactica, Hemlock GroveBirthplace: Durban, South Africa
Nationality: Canada, South Africa
Kandyse McClure (born 22 March 1980) is a South African-born Canadian actress. She has played... more10
Glynis Barber
EastEnders, Blake's 7Birthplace: Durban, South Africa
Nationality: United Kingdom,South Africa
Glynis Barber (born Glynis van der Riet; 25 October 1955) is a South African actress. She is... more11
Antony Sher
The Company, The Shadow LineBirthplace: Cape Town, South Africa
Nationality: United Kingdom, South Africa
Sir Antony Sher, KBE (born 14 June 1949) is a British actor of South African origin, a... more12
Glynis Johns
Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School, The Happy PrinceBirthplace: Pretoria, South Africa
Nationality: Wales, South Africa
Glynis Johns (born 5 October 1923) is a retired Welsh stage, television and film actress,... more13
Cecil Lauriston Kellaway (22 August 1890 – 28 February 1973) was a British/South African... more14
Tammin Sursok
Pretty Little Liars, Home and AwayBirthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality: Australia, South Africa
Tammin Sursok is a South African-born Australian actress and singer. She is known for her... more15
Jessica Marais
Magic City, Packed to the RaftersBirthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality: Australia, South Africa
Jessica Dominique Marais (born 29 January 1985) is an Australian actress best known for her... more16
Embeth Davidtz
In Treatment, ShackletonBirthplace: Fairfield Township, Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Nationality: United States of America, South Africa
Embeth Jean Davidtz (born August 11, 1965) is a South African-American actress. Her screen... more17
David John Matthews (born January 9, 1967) is a South African-born American singer,... more18
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (; Xhosa: [xolíɬaɬa mandɛ̂ːla]; 18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was... more19
Janet Suzman
The Singing Detective, The Colour of MagicBirthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality: United Kingdom, South Africa
Dame Janet Suzman, (born 9 February 1939) is a South African/British actress who enjoyed a... more20
Cariba Heine
H2O: Just Add Water, Blue Water HighBirthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality: Australia, South Africa
Cariba Heine (born 1 October 1988) is a South African-born Australian actress and dancer. She... more21
Jeremy Hotz
Just for Laughs, The NewsroomBirthplace: Cape Town, South Africa
Nationality: Canada, United States of America
Jeremy Hotz (born May 31, 1963) is a Canadian actor and stand-up comedian. He has appeared on... more22
Zenzile Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South... more23
Arnold Vosloo
Red Shoe Diaries, Veritas: The QuestBirthplace: Pretoria, South Africa
Nationality: United States of America,South Africa
Arnold Vosloo (born 16 June 1962) is a South African actor. He is known for his roles as... more24
Bijou Phillips
Raising HopeBirthplace: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Bijou Lilly Phillips (born April 1, 1980) is an American actress, model, socialite, and... more25
Steven Van Zandt
The Sopranos, LilyhammerBirthplace: Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Steven Van Zandt (born November 22, 1950) is an American musician, songwriter, producer,... more
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