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Height:
6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Chris van Rensburg
Born on October 26, 1983, in Johannesburg, Chris van Rensburg is a versatile South African actor, voice artist, and producer known for his extensive work across film, television, and international theater. He received a formal classical education in drama, earning a National Diploma from Technikon Pretoria and a B.A. in Drama from the University of Pretoria. His early career was marked by a strong presence in the South African theater scene, where he took on iconic roles such as Iago in Othello and Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show. Van Rensburg's transition to screen acting has seen him appear in a wide range of productions, from high-profile international dramas like The Mauritanian and the sci-fi thriller The Fix (2024), to television series such as Catch Me a Killer and American Monster. Beyond his physical acting, he is a highly regarded voice artist who began his professional voice career in 2006. He has lent his voice to diverse projects, including the 2023 animated feature Headspace, where he played the lead role of Max, and has worked with global brands like Disney and Audible. His skill set is notably broad, encompassing physical theatre, puppetry, and a mastery of numerous accents ranging from British RP to Standard American. In 2026, he continues to expand his international footprint with a role in the horror-action film They Will Kill You, directed by Kirill Sokolov, and appearances in major upcoming projects like Gore Verbinski's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die and the A24/Studiocanal film Huntington.
