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James Borthwick

Acting Born Nov 12, 1948 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 23 credits
23
Total Credits
2026
50 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

James Borthwick works in acting. Born November 12, 1948 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Archytele tracks 23 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Diepe Waters

as Leon Botha

The Crown

as Leonid Brezhnev

Isidingo

as Boet

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

as Self - Actor in Audtion

Career timeline

Die Kantoor
Die TertSom van Twee
The ShakedownDie Dekonstruksie van Retta BlomWho's a Good Boy
TaktiekDo Your WorstA Safari Romance
Diepe Waters
Little Big Mouth
Nobody Dies
The CrownHotel
Hansie
Song Vir Katryn
Isidingo
Panic Mechanic
Sweet 'n Short
The Fourth Reich
Who Laughs Last
What You Sow
The Guest: An Episode in the Life of Eugène Marais

Full Filmography

23 titles
  • Die Kantoor (2026) as Oom Sakkie
  • Die Tert (2025) as Dr. Vermeulen
  • Som van Twee (2025) as Gert
  • The Shakedown (2024) as Worsie Ferreira
  • Die Dekonstruksie van Retta Blom (2024)
  • Who's a Good Boy (2024) as Tjaart
  • Taktiek (2023) as Venter
  • Do Your Worst (2023) as Dad
  • A Safari Romance (2023) as Peter
  • Diepe Waters (2022) as Leon Botha
  • Little Big Mouth (2021)
  • Nobody Dies (2019) as Acker
  • The Crown (2016) as Leonid Brezhnev
  • Hotel (2016) as Ferdie Kruger
  • Hansie (2008) as Commentator Jack
  • Song Vir Katryn (2003) as Priester
  • Isidingo (1998) as Boet
  • Panic Mechanic (1996) as Self - Actor in Audtion
  • Sweet 'n Short (1991) as Shawn Raymond
  • The Fourth Reich (1990) as Sidney Cohen
  • Who Laughs Last (1986) as Stiff Roodman
  • What You Sow (1979) as Minister
  • The Guest: An Episode in the Life of Eugène Marais (1977) as Doorsie Meyer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is James Borthwick best known for?

James Borthwick is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Diepe Waters (2022), The Crown (2016), Isidingo (1998), Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2009).

When and where was James Borthwick born?

James Borthwick was born on November 12, 1948 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

How many credits does James Borthwick have?

James Borthwick has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2026.