Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1962-06-16
- Born Place: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Also Known As:
Арнольд Вослу, 아놀드 보슬루, آرنولد وسلو
Arnold Vosloo
Arnold Vosloo is a South African-American actor renowned for his compelling portrayals of both heroic and villainous characters. Born on June 16, 1962, in Pretoria, South Africa, he hails from a family with a strong theatrical background. His father, Johannes J. Daniel Vosloo, was a stage actor, and his mother, Johanna Petronella Vorster, was also involved in the arts. After completing his education at Technikon Pretoria, Vosloo began his acting career in South Africa, earning several Dalro Awards for his performances in plays such as Don Juan, Hamlet, and Môre is 'n Lang Dag. He also appeared in films like Boetie Gaan Border Toe (1984) and Circles in a Forest (1990) . In the late 1980s, Vosloo emigrated to the United States, where he transitioned to Hollywood films. He gained international fame for his portrayal of the villain Imhotep in The Mummy (1999) and its sequel The Mummy Returns (2001). His other notable film roles include Hard Target (1993), Agent Cody Banks (2003), Blood Diamond (2006), and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009). On television, he has appeared in series such as 24 (2005), NCIS (2009–2010), Cape Town (2016), and Bosch (2017) . Fluent in English, Afrikaans, and Dutch, Vosloo's linguistic abilities have allowed him to take on diverse roles and connect with international audiences . He is also known for his commanding presence, muscular physique, and distinctive voice, which have become trademarks of his acting style. In 2023, after over three decades in the United States, Vosloo signed with the talent agency MLA, signaling a renewed focus on his acting career.
