Jonathan Pienaar - Actor Profile

Jonathan Pienaar

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
36Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 16, 1962

About Jonathan Pienaar

Jonathan Pienaar is a South African writer, actor, voice-over artist and comedian who has been active for over 20 years. He has appeared in numerous South African and international films and television shows including Blood Diamond, Crusoe, and Wild At Heart, and the German series Deutschland 86.

Jonathan Pienaar Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jonathan Pienaar reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Jonathan Pienaar'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 The Race-Ist, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jonathan Pienaar Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jonathan Pienaar's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jonathan Pienaar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Street Trash Society Flop Similar →
2023 The Story of Lochner Lochner Flop Similar →
2023 Hibernation Narrator Flop Similar →
2023 The Fragile King - Flop Similar →
2021 Broken Darkness Robert Hit Similar →
2020 The Last Days of American Crime Randy Hickey Hit Similar →
2020 Fried Barry Daddy Flop Similar →
2019 Monster Island Captain Mato Flop Similar →
2018 6-Headed Shark Attack Duke Flop Similar →
2017 Empire of the Sharks Mason Scrim Flop Similar →
2016 Snaaks Genoeg Boer Flop Similar →
2016 Lord Jones is Dead Clive Flop Similar →
2013 Bustin Chops The Movie Himself Flop Similar →
2013 Shotgun Garfunkel Mr. Snyman Super Hit Similar →
2011 Inside Story RSA Scout Hit Similar →
2010 The Lost Future Gagen Flop Similar →
2010 Black Venus Alexander Dunlop Hit Similar →
2010 The Race-Ist Solly van der Merwe Super Hit Similar →
2009 The Three Investigators in The Secret of Terror Castle Sheriff Hanson Average Similar →
2006 Blood Diamond SA Cameraman Super Hit Similar →
2006 Riding with Sugar Stone Lee Flop Similar →
2005 Dollars and White Pipes Bernard Farber Super Hit Similar →
2004 Ring of the Nibelungs - Average Similar →
2001 Lyklollery Skroef Flop Similar →
1999 The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in For Love or Mummy Young Henry Flop Similar →
1998 The First Christmas (voice) Flop Similar →
1997 Mandela and de Klerk Lt. Breevort (as Johanthon Pienaar) Hit Similar →
1994 Kalahari Harry Williams Flop Similar →
1993 The Visual Bible: Matthew Thaddeus Super Hit Similar →
1991 The Gods Must Be Crazy: Crazy Safari Aeroplane Pilot Flop Similar →
1989 The Tattoo Chase Tony Ferrucci Flop Similar →
1988 Impact Ronnie Flop Similar →
1987 American Ninja 2: The Confrontation Tommy Taylor Average Similar →
1985 Wild Maneuvres Turk Average Similar →
N/A Ring of Beasts - Flop Similar →
N/A Cowboy Dan Killer Miller Flop Similar →

Jonathan Pienaar - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jonathan Pienaar?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jonathan Pienaar is "The Race-Ist" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jonathan Pienaar acted in?

Jonathan Pienaar has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jonathan Pienaar?

Other notable films include "The Visual Bible: Matthew", "Shotgun Garfunkel", and "Blood Diamond".

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