Greg Kriek
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 5, 1991 in Cape Town, South Africa
- Active Years
- 2010–2026 (17 Years)
- Total Credits
- 53 credits in database
Biography
Greg Kriek (born 5 November 1991 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a South African actor and producer based in Hollywood. According to the TMDB, he has 53 credited acting roles listed on the database and has amassed over 95 international screen credits overall. In 2024 he was officially shortlisted for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his performance opposite Kevin Hart in the sequel DIE HART 2: DIE HARTER, competing with Barry Keoghan, Robert Downey Jr., Callum Turner and Taylor Kitsch. He is described as one of South Africa’s most globally recognized performers, noted for versatility and transformative work in award‑winning projects.
Career overview
Greg Kriek, a South‑African actor born on 5 November 1991 in Cape Town, has built a career that spans both his native country and Hollywood. TMDB records list 53 acting credits for him, while his professional biography notes that he has accumulated more than 95 international screen credits. He is recognised for his work in a variety of projects, including the Czech‑language films Černé zrcadlo, Theodore Roosevelt and K zemi hleď!, which are highlighted in his Kinobox profile.
In 2024 Kriek received notable industry attention when he was named an official contender for the Primetime Emmy® Awards in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. The nomination was linked to his performance opposite Kevin Hart in DIE HART 2: DIE HARTER, placing him in competition with actors such as Barry Keoghan, Robert Downey Jr., Callum Turner and Taylor Kitsch. His biography describes him as one of South Africa’s most globally recognised actors and producers working in Hollywood, emphasizing his versatility and transformative performances, particularly in award‑winning projects.
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Full Filmography
53 titles- Immortal Combat (2026) as Leon
- Laws of Man (2025) as Noah Bonney
- Fly Me to the Moon (2024) as Henry Look-A-Like
- Colonials (2024) as Silas
- Down Below (2024) as Red
- Dickweed (2024) as Detective Peters
- Trust (2024) as Lt. Dietrich
- Spelonk (2024) as Commander Jenkins
- Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) as Marcus
- Metamorphosis (2023) as Zach
- Condor's Nest (2023) as Josef Krekeler
- Homestead (2023) as Jonathan
- Love at First Lie (2023) as Walker
- Theodore Roosevelt (2022) as Taft Campaign Chief
- Zion's Ransom (2022) as John Archer
- The Other Side (2021) as Greg
- The Other Side (2021) Executive Producer
- Rogue (2020) as Mike Barasa
- The Holy Heist (2020) as Jack Jefferson
- Inside Man: Most Wanted (2019) as Dietrich Case
- Maui Kitty's Play Day (2019) as Kale the Starfish / Kane the Crab
- Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) as Co-Conductor
- Samson (2018) as Caleb
- Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell (2018) as Dutch
- Lake Placid: Legacy (2018) as Travis
- The Recce (2018) as Henk Viljoen
- Deep End (2018)
- The Serengeti Rules (2018) as Tony Sinclair
- Half Girlfriend (2017) as U.S. Immigration Officer
- Van der Merwe (2017) as Kobus
- Kleiner Junge, großer Freund (2017) as Simon Mitarbeiter
- Bypass (2017) as Martin Fischer
- Die Byl (2016) as Rikus Lategan
- Ice (2016) as S.W.A.T Operator
- Last Ones Out (2016)
- Blood and Glory (2016)
- Tess (2016) as Andre, Tess' stepfather
- Momentum (2015) as Mr. Monroe
- ’n Man Soos My Pa (2015) as Juan
- Mooi River (2015) as Jean-Marc
- Zum Teufel mit der Wahrheit! (2015) as Willi Schneider
- Dominion (2014) as Tan Guard
- Born to Win (2014) as Leon Terreblanche
- Bokser (2012) as Willem 'Wolfie' Venter
- Black Mirror (2011) as Todd
- America: The Story of Us (2010) as Sgt. Jeremiah Cage
- Exhale as Detective
- Alphas as Brett Locks
- Real, True 100 Percent Love as Nathan
- Haven as Ezra Myers
- One Nation as President Varo
- The Stranger as The Stranger
- The Stranger Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Greg Kriek best known for?
Greg Kriek is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Immortal Combat (2026), Fly Me to the Moon (2024), Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023), Condor's Nest (2023).
When and where was Greg Kriek born?
Greg Kriek was born on November 5, 1991 in Cape Town, South Africa.
How many credits does Greg Kriek have?
Greg Kriek has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2010 to 2026.
What is Greg Kriek's background in cinema and television?
Greg Kriek (born 5 November 1991 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a South African actor and producer based in Hollywood. According to the TMDB, he has 53 credited acting roles listed on the database and has amassed over 95 international screen credits overall. In 2024 he was officially shortlisted for the Primetime Emmy ...
Greg Kriek by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Black Mirror (2011) as Todd — aged about 19
- Die Byl (2016) as Rikus Lategan — aged about 24
- Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) as Co-Conductor — aged about 26
- Fly Me to the Moon (2024) as Henry Look-A-Like — aged about 32
- Dominion (2014) as Tan Guard — aged about 22
- Ice (2016) as S.W.A.T Operator — aged about 24
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