Mbulelo Grootboom
Eyes: Brown Hair: Dark Brown Height: 1.80m
AWARDS
2013 National Arts Festival: Winner Ocation Award for Rainbow Scars
2013 Fleur du Cap: Winner Best Supporting Actor for Just Business as Mabuso
2007 Fleur du Cap Baxter: Nominated Best Actor for Reach
2007 Fleur du Cap Baxter: Nominated Best Actor for Reach
2001 Fleur Du Cap: Nominated Most Promising Student
2001 Award at the Setkani encounter in The Czech Republic An International Drama Schools Festival for The Suit
2001 Award at the Setkani encounter in The Czech Republic An International Drama Schools Festival for The Suit
Film Experience
| Film | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| TICKETS | Van Nieke | dir. Marvin Lee Beukes, Red Pepper Productions |
| MOTEL | Sersant Gumede | dir Dian Weys, kykNET |
| KAALGAT KAREL | Themba | dir. Meg Rickards, Boondogle Films, KykNET |
| NEIGHBOURS | Sizwe | dir. Jenna Bass |
| THE RED SEA DIVING RESORT | Ethiopian Rebel Commander | dir. Gideon Raff, Bron Studios and EMJAG co production |
| DARK BRANCHES | Interrogator Agrubo | dir. Marius Holst, Friland |
| SHEPHERDS AND BUTCHERS | Condemned Man 12 | dir. Oliver Schmitz, Videovision |
| HOE DUUR WAS DE ZUIKER (The Price of Sugar) | Boni | dir. Jean van der Velde, Spier Films |
| MISSION CRANE | Maasburg Policeman 1 | dir. Andreas Senn; Two Oceans Productions |
| 24 THE PREQUEL | Young Militiaman | Moonlighting Films, Imagine TV & 20th Century Fox. |
| APOSTLES OF CIVILISED VICE | Two Short Films | |
| WHITE WEDDING | Tony | Stepping Stone Pictures |
| LOVE IN HARD TIMES | dir. Tebogo Mkhabela, F.I.L.M. |
Television
| Series | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| SUIDOOSTER | Dandala | Kyknet, Showmax |
| FATAL DESIRE | Benjamin Jiba | dirs. Zuko Nodada, Johnny Barbuzano, Netflix Africa |
| EXCELSIOR | Leroy | dir. Tinarie van Wyk Loots |
| WOUNDS | Athi | dirs.Mandilakhe Yange, Ernie Vosloo, Paw Paw films |
| BULLETPROOF 3 SPECIAL | Kwadjo | Sky Original, Blue Ice Afrika |
| DIE SENTRUM | Errol the Bouncer | dirs. Liezel Spies, Mandilakhe Yengo, Penguin Films, SABC |
| SKEMERDANS | Bradley | dir. Amy Jephta & Ephraim Gordon, SHOWMAX, Nagvlug Film |
| JIVA! | Jabu | dirs. Mandla Dube, Scottnes Smith, Blue Ice Africa |
| EQUIANO.STORIES | Seller | dirs. Mati, Maya and Adi Kochavi |
| PROJECT DINA | Simon Nondela | dir. Liezl Spies, Penguin Films, MNet |
| SARA SE GEHEIM 2 | Sisanda | dirs. David Isaacs, Mia Breet, Ferdi Burger, Liezl Spies, Kyknet |
| SUIDOOSTER | Inspector Dandala | kykNET |
| OUTLANDER Season 3 | The Caller | dir. Charlotte Brandstorm, Left Bank Pictures for STARZ |
| SARA SE GEHEIM | Sisanda | dirs. Mia Breet , David Isaacs; Kyknet & Kie |
| DIE BOLAND MOORDE II | Khumalo | KYKNET |
| ZBONDIWE SEASON II | Killer Mxasana | dirs. Mandilakhe Yengo, Mmoni Moabe, Paw Paw Films |
| THE CONTENDERS | Young Masoja (Mandla) | dir. Alex Yazbek, Penguin Films |
| ROOTS | Foulah | dir. Philip Noyce |
| FORCED LOVE 2 | Dumisane | Penguin Films |
| ZIBONDWE | Killer | dir. Roberta Durrant, Penguin films |
| TRAFFIC 2 | Sbu | dir. Roberta Durrant, Penguin films |
| WHEN WE WERE BLACK | Zwelakhe Radebe | dir. Khalo Matabane, SABC I |
| TRAFFIC | Sbu | dir. Roberta Durrant, Penguin films |
| TREKNET | Wiseman | KYKNET |
| LOVE FORCED | Dumisane | dirs.Itumeleng Wa Lehulera and Analet Steenkamp, Penguin Films |
| CHANDIES | Sandisiwe | Penguin Films, Mzanzi Magic |
| FINAL VERDICT | Advocate Dambuza (2 episodes) | Carol Bouwer Productions SABC 2 |
| STOKVEL (3 seasons) | Police Office & Bank Employee & Percy | Penguin Films; SABC |
| MONTANA I & II | Wheels | Penguin Films; SABC |
| KHULULEKA | Paul | Penguin Films; SABC |
| TRANSITO | Sekuriteitswag | Waterfront Television |
| INTERROGATION ROOM III | Gumeda | Interrogation Room Productions |
| MASUPATSELA | Free Range Films | |
| SHOOTING STARS | Bullet | Penguin Films (Etv) |
| STELLENBOSCH | Michael | Sudami 64 Television Productions |
| DIVERS DOWN | Prince | Edit Cafe |
Theatre Experience
| Production | Role | Director / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| MEPHISTO | dir.Christopher Weare | |
| UBUNTU (The Cape Town Project) | dir. Daryl Cloran | |
| BURNT | dir. Ina Bruce | |
| IAGOS LAST DANCE | MVG Productions | |
| TROJAN WOMAN | dir. Geoff Hyland | |
| THE SUIT | dir. Chris Weare | |
| ROMEO & JULIET | Maynardville Open Air Theatre | |
| JAKKALS STREKKE VAN SCAPINIO | dir. Sandra Temmingh | |
| COLONY DISCOVERED | dir. Liz Mills | |
| ANTIGONE | The Baxter Theatre | |
| ROMEO AND JULIET | KKNK | |
| HAMLET | dir. Janet Susman, The Baxter Theatre | |
| THE SUITCASE | The Baxter Theatre | |
| CANADIAN WORKSHOPS | Toronto | |
| REACH | The Baxter Theatre, Hanover Festival, State Theatre |
Training / Experience
| Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|
| University of Cape Town | BA Drama |
| University of Stellenbosch | Diploma in Radio Intro |
| New Africa Theatre Association |
Special Skills
SPORTS: Fishing