Deon Lotz (born July 16, 1964) is a popular South African actor.
He rose to fame for his roles in both theatrical productions and television shows.
He came to prominence for his intriguing role in the movies, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and also in Beauty.
Real Facts About Deon Lotz
- Full Name: Deon Lotz
- Born: July 16, 1964
- Age: 58 years old (2022)
- Birth Place: Cape Town, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Partner: N/A
- Children: N/A
- Occupation: Actor
- Net Worth: N/A
Early Life & Education
Deon Lotz was born in Cape Town, South Africa on the 20th day of July 1964.
He is the third child in a family of four children. He has an elder brother and sister and a younger brother.
Prior to acting, Lotz worked as a hotelier and also acted in commercials during the early days of his career.
While living in Cape Town, he began to work as a full-time actor and also traveled to Johannesburg for work.
Career
Deon Lotz started acting in 2011 with a role in Beauty. The movie won the Queer Palm Award at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and also became the first Afrikaans-language film to be screened at Cannes.
Lotz came to the limelight for his role as Kobie Coetzee in the movie; Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
He has also made appearances in other films such as Master Harold, Winnie Mandela, Proteus, and so on.
He has been featured in television productions from South Africa, European, and North America which include; Wallander, The Book of Negroes, Flight of the Storks, and When We Were Black.