Arnold Vosloo
Biography
Arnold Vosloo is a South African actor born on June 16, 1962, in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. He is known for his roles in various films and television series. Vosloo played the role of Imhotep in The Mummy and its sequel, The Mummy Returns. He also portrayed the character of Darkman in the sequels Darkman II: The Return of Durant and Darkman III: Die Darkman Die. Additionally, he appeared as Colonel Coetzee in Blood Diamond, Habib Marwan in the television series 24, and Zartan in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Vosloo has a diverse filmography with a total of 82 known credits.
Career overview
Arnold Vosloo is a South African actor known for his work in film and television. He has appeared in a number of notable roles, including the villain Imhotep in The Mummy and its sequel. Vosloo has also played the role of Darkman in the sequels Darkman II: The Return of Durant and Darkman III: Die Darkman Die.
In addition to his work in film, Vosloo has appeared in television series, including a role as a Middle Eastern terrorist named Habib Marwan. He has also played the role of Colonel Coetzee, a South African mercenary loosely based on Eeben Barlow, in the film Blood Diamond. Vosloo's acting career spans multiple genres and mediums, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
With a career spanning numerous films and television shows, Arnold Vosloo has established himself as a talented and recognizable actor. His ability to take on a wide range of roles has allowed him to build a diverse body of work, including notable performances in both film and television.
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- Ranabaali (2026) as Sir Theodre Hector
- Sniper: The Last Stand (2025) as Kovalov
- London Calling (2025) as Harry
- Plan B (2024) as Paul Schmidt
- Condor's Nest (2023) as Colonel Martin Bach
- Silverton Siege (2022) as Johan Langerman
- Ludik (2022) as Daan Ludik
- Professionals (2020)
- Griekwastad (2020) as Col. Dick de Waal
- Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018) as Jost Van Der Byl
- The Harrowing (2017) as Dr. Franklin Whitney
- Cape Town (2016) as Robin van Rees
- Bosch (2015) as Rudy Tafero
- Shark Killer (2015) as Nix
- Crisis (2014) as Jacob Vries
- The Blacklist (2013) as Marko Jankowics
- G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) as Zartan
- Odd Thomas (2013) as Tom Jedd
- Elementary (2012) as Christos Theophilus
- Grimm (2011) as Jonathon Wilde
- Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (2011) as Abin Sur (voice)
- All Star Superman (2011) as Bar-El (voice)
- Young Justice (2010) as Kobra (voice)
- Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010) as Black Adam (voice)
- DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection (2010) as Black Adam (segment "The Return of Black Adam") (voice)
- G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) as Zartan
- Odysseus & the Isle of Mists (2008) as Odysseus
- Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles (2008) as King Augustin
- Chuck (2007) as Vincent Smith
- Hidden Camera (2007) as Natas
- Living & Dying (2007) as Rick Devlin
- Psych (2006) as J.T. Waring
- Shark (2006) as Andre Zitofsky
- Blood Diamond (2006) as Colonel Coetzee
- Lasko - Death Train (2006)
- Bones (2005) as Jacob Broadsky
- American Meltdown (2004) as Khalid / Sands
- The Red Phone: Checkmate (2004) as Wolf
- Forgiveness (2004) as Tertius Coetzee
- NCIS (2003) as Amit Hadar
- Veritas: The Quest (2003) as Vincent Siminou
- Agent Cody Banks (2003) as Molay
- Warrior Angels (2002) as Luke
- Endangered Species (2002) as Warden
- Global Effect (2002) as Dr. Richard Hume
- Con Express (2002) as Anton Simeonov
- 24 (2001) as Habib Marwan
- The Mummy Returns (2001) as Imhotep
- Alias (2001) as Mr. Zisman
- The Red Phone: Manhunt (2001) as Wolf
- Opening the Tombs of the Golden Mummies: Live (2000)
- The Mummy (1999) as Imhotep
- Building A Better Mummy (1999) as Self
- Charmed (1998) as Darklighter
- Progeny (1998) as Dr. Craig Burton
- Rough Draft (1998) as Stefan
- Zeus & Roxanne (1997) as Claude Carver
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Alex Raab
- Darkman III: Die Darkman Die (1996) as Peyton Westlake / Darkman
- American Gothic (1995)
- Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995) as Peyton Westlake / Darkman
- Fallen Angels (1993) as MacMan
- Hard Target (1993) as Pik van Cleef
- Red Shoe Diaries 2: Double Dare (1993) as Bill (archive footage)
- Red Shoe Diaries (1992) as Bill
- 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) as Guevara
- The Finishing Touch (1992) as Mikael Gant
- Reason to Die (1990) as Wesley Wilson
- Living To Die (1990) as Jimmy
- The Rutanga Tapes (1990) as Assad
- Buried Alive (1989) as Ken Wade
- The Revenger (1989) as Mackie
- Circles in a Forest (1989) as Saul Barnard
- Act of Piracy (1988) as Sean Stevens
- Skeleton Coast (1988) as Blade
- Gor (1987) as Norman
- Steel Dawn (1987) as Makker
- Saturday Night at the Palace (1987)
- Morenga (1985) as v. Schiller
- Wild Maneuvres (1985) as Boetie van Tonder
- 1922 (1984) as Sakkie Bezuidenhout
- Boetie Goes to the Border (1984) as Boetie van Tonder