Francois Jacobs - Actor Profile

Francois Jacobs

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
10Total Films
9.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 1, 1983
Birth Place: Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit), Mpumalanga, South Africa

About Francois Jacobs

Francois Jacobs (born 1 July 1993) is a South African director, producer, and actor. known for his starring role as Klein Piet de Witt in the kykNET period drama series Donkerland, in 2013.

Known For: Acting

Francois Jacobs Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Francois Jacobs reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Francois Jacobs's work falls within the Romance genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Francois Jacobs's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains For The Birds, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Francois Jacobs Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Francois Jacobs's career based on audience ratings.

★9.2
For The Birds (2016) movie poster
★9.2

For The Birds: Irma is a tomboy who believes independence is the only form of freedom. Then she meets Sampie, a charming rugby player w

For The Birds

2016•Romance
★7.0
Nothing is not nothing (2017) movie poster
★7.0

Nothing is not nothing: The story of three friends (Chicken, Drikus and Chris) who are determined to make Drikus's last wish true - to make a zo

Nothing is not nothing

2017•Family
★6.6
An Act of Defiance (2017) movie poster
★6.6

An Act of Defiance: Apartheid is rampant in South Africa, 1963. When ten men are arrested on a farm in Rivonia for conspiring to commit sabo

An Act of Defiance

2017•Drama
★6.4
Road to Your Heart (2014) movie poster
★6.4

Road to Your Heart: Basson has five days to make it to his father's funeral in Cape Town, but needs to complete certain tasks on this trip b

Road to Your Heart

2014•Adventure
★6.4
Canary (2018) movie poster
★6.4

Canary: Kanarie (Afrikaans for 'Canary') is a coming-of-age musical war drama. Drafted into the South African army during aparth

Canary

2018•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Francois Jacobs has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Khaki Fever Albie Flop Similar →
2025 Die Tert Charlie Flop Similar →
2021 Kaalgat Karel Karel Venter Flop Similar →
2018 Canary Tiaan Taljaard Average Similar →
2017 Nothing is not nothing George Hit Similar →
2017 An Act of Defiance White Civil Servant Hit Similar →
2016 For The Birds Sampie de Klerk Super Hit Similar →
2015 Hollywood in my House Tyres Average Similar →
2014 Agent 2000 Jean-Jaques Average Similar →
2014 Road to Your Heart Hendrik van Rensburg Average Similar →

Francois Jacobs - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Francois Jacobs?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Francois Jacobs is "For The Birds" with a rating of 9.2/10.

How many movies has Francois Jacobs acted in?

Francois Jacobs has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Francois Jacobs?

Other notable films include "Nothing is not nothing", "An Act of Defiance", and "Road to Your Heart".

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