Brandon Auret (born 27 December 1972) is a South African actor known for his role as Leon du Plessis in the SABC3 soap opera Isidingo.[1]

Brandon Auret
Born (1972-12-27) December 27, 1972 (age 51)
OccupationActor
Years active1998—present

Early life

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Auret was born 27 December 1972 in the South African city of Johannesburg. He currently resides in Gauteng, South Africa. [citation needed]

Acting career

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Auret played the role of Leon du Plessis from 1998 to 2005. After leaving this soap opera he starred in the GO/M-Net dramatic series Angel's Song as William. This role was from 2006 through 2007. His other television acting credits include: Zet, Egoli, SOS, Laugh Out Loud, One Way, Wild at Heart and Tshisa.[2]

Auret also appears in the South African movie District 9.[3]

His stage credits include: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sleeping Beauty, The Buddy Holly Story, Alladin, The Doo-Wah Boys, Summer Holiday, Forever Young, Jukebox Hero, Debbie Does Dallas, Khalushi and Strictly Come Party.

Auret is a co-owner and producer of the broadcast media and film production company A Breed Apart Pictures.[4]

Filmography

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Film and television
Year Title Role
1998 The Message Agent Bennett
2006 Isidingo Leon du Plessis
2006 Angel's Song William Frost
2006-2007 One Way Michael Williams
2008 Hansie: A True Story Frans Cronje
2008 Swop! David Kane
2009 Wild at Heart Pilot
2009 District 9 MNU Mercenary
2010 The Race-ist Fillus
2010 Night Drive Ian
2011 Expiration William Hunter
2013 Durban Poison Piet
2013 Elysium Drake
2013 Avenged Warren
2013 Tanks and Bicycles Wickus
2014 Outpost 37 Savino
2014 Prime Circle: Doors Lead astronaut
2015 Tiger House Reg
2015 Chappie Hippo
2015 Tremors 5: Bloodlines Johan Dreyer
2017 Double Echo Paul Mullen
2017 Rakka Nosh
2018 Samson Ashdod
2018 The Scorpion King: Book of Souls Scar-faced Jackal
2020 Rogue Elijah Dekker
2022 Redeeming Love Magowan
2023 Rebel Moon Faunus

References

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  1. ^ Bester, Martin. "'Isidingo' actor supports the legalisation of dagga". Jacaranda FM. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  2. ^ "TVSA Brandon Auret". The South African TV Authority. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  3. ^ Vaz, Joe. "Feature Interview: Brandon Auret". Something Wicked. Something Wicked and Inkless Media. Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  4. ^ "Who's Who Southern Africa". whoswho.co.za. whoswho.co.za. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
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