Robert Whitehead - Actor Profile

Robert Whitehead

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
25Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 23, 1950
Birth Place: Johannesburg, South Africa

Robert Whitehead Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Robert Whitehead reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 12% of Robert Whitehead'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 Man Who Drove with Mandela, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Robert Whitehead Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert Whitehead's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Man Who Drove with Mandela (1998) movie poster
★10.0

The Man Who Drove with Mandela: During the time of apartheid Nelson Mandela drove around South Africa in a limousine disguised as a chauffeur while orga

The Man Who Drove with Mandela

1998•Documentary
★7.0
Hostage (1987) movie poster
★7.0

Hostage: The leader of a South African Nation is imprisoned. His followers, led by Zabo, hijack a plane with the intent to use th

Hostage

1987•Drama
★6.7
Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) movie poster
★6.7

Cry, the Beloved Country: A South-African preacher goes to search for his wayward son who has committed a crime in the big city.

Cry, the Beloved Country

1995•Drama
★6.4
Jewel (2022) movie poster
★6.4

Jewel: While visiting a massacre memorial, a photographer finds herself drawn to a local woman. But their romance stirs up pain

Jewel

2022•Drama
★6.1
Sarafina! (1992) movie poster
★6.1

Sarafina!: The plot centers on students involved in the Soweto Riots, in opposition to the implementation of Afrikaans as the langu

Sarafina!

1992•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Robert Whitehead has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Jewel - Average Similar →
2020 Herb & Moon Herbert Flop Similar →
2017 The Dark Tower Cantab Average Similar →
2016 Mrs Right Guy David Average Similar →
2012 Comedy Central Roast of Steve Hofmeyr Self Flop Similar →
2010 Night Drive Johan Flop Similar →
2006 Shogun Khumalo Is Dying! Mr. Payne Flop Similar →
2001 Witness to a Kill Minister Roddy Faircliffe Flop Similar →
2001 Mr. Bones Zach Devlin Average Similar →
2001 Hijack Stories Casting Director Flop Similar →
1999 Bravo Two Zero Iraqi Colonel Average Similar →
1998 The Man Who Drove with Mandela - Super Hit Similar →
1998 Operation Delta Force 2: Mayday Mikhail Flop Similar →
1997 Ernest Goes to Africa Prince Kazim Flop Similar →
1997 Bridge of Time Maxwell Spring Average Similar →
1997 Dangerous Ground Sandton Hotel Receptionist Flop Similar →
1996 Live Wire: Human Timebomb Julio Flop Similar →
1995 Cry, the Beloved Country Carmichael Hit Similar →
1993 Cyborg Cop Dr. Stechman Flop Similar →
1992 Sarafina! Interrogator Average Similar →
1992 To the Death Dominique Le Braque Flop Similar →
1990 The Native Who Caused All the Trouble - Flop Similar →
1989 Dirty Games S.D.E.C.E. Agent Flop Similar →
1989 American Eagle Detective Lambert Flop Similar →
1987 Hostage Harry Stone Hit Similar →

Robert Whitehead - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Whitehead?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Whitehead is "The Man Who Drove with Mandela" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Robert Whitehead acted in?

Robert Whitehead has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Whitehead?

Other notable films include "Hostage", "Cry, the Beloved Country", and "Jewel".

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