Jacques Bessenger
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 6, 1980
- Active Years
- 2003–2026 (24 Years)
- Total Credits
- 34 credits in database
Biography
Jacques Bessenger is a South African actor whose full name is Jacques Du Plessis Bessenger. He was born on February 6, 1980, and is active in acting with thirty-three known credits on The Movie Database. He is best known for his television roles, including playing Renier de Kock in the SABC2 drama series Erfsondes from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he portrayed the character Matthew Dekker in the SABC2 mini-series Huis van Liefde in March 2008.
Career overview
Jacques Bessenger is a South African actor born on February 6, 1980. His full name is listed as Jacques Du Plessis Bessenger. Throughout his career, he has accumulated thirty-three known acting credits within film and television.
Among his notable television work, Bessenger played the role of Matthew Dekker in the SABC2 mini-series Huis van Liefde, which was broadcast in March 2008. Following that role, he portrayed Renier de Kock in the SABC2 drama series Erfsondes. He appeared in the role of Renier de Kock from 2009 until 2012.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- Die Oord (2026) as Lukas du Preez
- Cousins (2025) as Dries Fourie
- Love and Wine (2025) as Desmond
- Die Kwiksilwers (2025) as Wikus
- Lilies Not for Me (2025) as Bartender
- Koek (2024) as Ryno Mans
- Een Keer Om Die Son (2024) as Dr. Ruan van Wyk
- Unseen (2023) as ER Doctor 1
- Hartklop (2023) as Dr. Daniël Strydom
- Riel (2023) as Gustav
- Blindelings (2023) as Paul Scholtz
- Donkerbos (2022) as Jaco
- Stiekyt (2022) as Jay-C le Roux
- Lioness (2021) as Adrian Hugo
- Projek Dina (2020) as Wynand Oosthuizen
- Die Spreeus (2019) as Lou
- Dwaalster (2019) as Stian
- Fynskrif (2018) as Jaco Kruger
- Canary (2018) as Reverend Engelbrecht
- Krotoa (2017) as Pieter Van Meerhof
- Die Byl (2016) as Slagyster Fourie
- Die Byl (2016) as Alex Kruger
- Fluiters (2016) as Rudolf 'Rudi' du Preez
- Blood and Glory (2016) as Phil Blignaut
- Sink (2016) as Chris Jordaan
- Jonathan: Die Movie (2016) as Xavier
- Ballade vir 'n Enkeling (2015) as Jan-Paul Otto Snr
- Alles Wat Mal Is (2014) as Pieter Britz / Prof Hathoorn
- Donkerland (2013) as Dirk de Witt
- Traitors (2013) as Robert Machlachlan
- Wolwedans In Die Skemer (2012) as Armand
- Getroud Met Rugby (2009) as Thomas
- Erfsondes (2007) as Renier de Kock
- Song Vir Katryn (2003) as Mossie
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What movies or TV shows is Jacques Bessenger best known for?
Jacques Bessenger is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Die Oord (2026), Love and Wine (2025), Lioness (2021), Projek Dina (2020).
When and where was Jacques Bessenger born?
Jacques Bessenger was born on February 6, 1980.
How many credits does Jacques Bessenger have?
Jacques Bessenger has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2026.
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Jacques Bessenger is a South African actor whose full name is Jacques Du Plessis Bessenger. He was born on February 6, 1980, and is active in acting with thirty-three known credits on The Movie Database. He is best known for his television roles, including playing Renier de Kock in the SABC2 drama series Erfsondes from...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Die Oord (2026) as Lukas du Preez — aged about 46
- Projek Dina (2020) as Wynand Oosthuizen — aged about 40
- Die Byl (2016) as Slagyster Fourie — aged about 36
- Die Byl (2016) as Alex Kruger — aged about 36
- Lioness (2021) as Adrian Hugo — aged about 41
- Love and Wine (2025) as Desmond — aged about 45
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