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Jan Ellis

Born: 16 March 1973 (52 years old)
Gender: Male

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Jan Ellis is a South African actor who has appeared in numerous television series including Manakwalanners, Egoli, Backstage, SOS, Villa Rosa, Isidingo, Amalia, Known Gods, Binnelanders and Heartlines.

He first became known through his award-winning role in the 1986 stage play (and feature film) Fiela se Kind, with Shaleen Surtie-Richards.

Television Roles

Show

Character

Amalia - Season 1

Loek Visser

Amalia - Season 2

Loek Visser

Die Uwe Pottie Potgieter - Season 1

Gasspeler

Geraldina die Tweede - Season 1

Lukas van Breda

Heartlines - Season 1

Barend Vermeulen (Film: "The Crossroads")

Known Gods - Season 1

Mickey Steadman

Torings - Season 1

Ampie

LATEST ARTICLES

Diepe Waters Teasers - May 2025

Gys discovers something shocking about Siseko’s wedding - and Siseko confesses to Bandile.

On Carte Blanche: Mayday! South Africa's air traffic controllers flee

An investigation into South Africa’s air safety procedures and the organisation that's failing to maintain them in time.

New on TV today: Friday 25 April 2025

Returning reality shows include Kids Baking Championship on Food and The Bad Skin Clinic on TLC.

Smoke & Mirrors 3 Teasers - May 2025

Thandiswa stumbles upon Mpendulo's revealing diary, uncovering a plot that could upend everything.

Plaas van Passie Teasers - May 2025

Caio confronts Daniel about his secret relationship with Aline and Daniel has a breakdown. Ouch! Crash!

New on TV today: Thursday 24 April

Vanderpump Villa returns on Disney+ and S3 documents The Battle to Beat Malaria.

Genesis character portrait: Baby Cele as Felicia Thabethe-Gigaba

Your inside take on the show's central protagonist, including details on her sex life.

The River 4 on Mzansi Wethu Teasers - May 2025

It’s a new dawn for Refilwe and Mohumi is called to lead. Lindiwe’s broken heart bleeds.

Annekan' Die Swa' Kry 4 Teasers - May 2025

Series finale! Four seasons in total, a year and a half of episodes. The end is nigh.

Muvhango Teasers - May 2025

Poor Muvhango. His heartbreak intensifies after being swindled by his girlfriend.

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LATEST SOAPIE TEASERS

May 2025

Smoke & Mirrors 3 Teasers - May 2025
Plaas van Passie Teasers - May 2025
The River 4 on Mzansi Wethu Teasers - May 2025
Annekan' Die Swa' Kry 4 Teasers - May 2025
Muvhango Teasers - May 2025
Gqeberha: The Empire on Mzansi Wethu Teasers - May 2025
Binnelanders Teasers - May 2025
House of Zwide 4 Teasers - May 2025
Advocate Anjali Teasers - May 2025
Saras & Kumud Teasers - May 2025

April 2025

Isitha: The Enemy 3 Teasers - April 2025
Smoke & Mirrors 3 Teasers - April 2025
Sweet Diva Teasers - April 2025
Kelders van Geheime Teasers - April 2025
Inimba Teasers - April 2025
Smoke & Mirrors Teasers - April 2025
iThonga Teasers - April 2025
My Brother's Keeper on Mzansi Wethu Teasers - April 2025
Plaas van Passie Teasers - April 2025
Empini Teasers - April 2025

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LATEST SOAPIE TEASERS

May 2025

Smoke & Mirrors 3 Teasers - May 2025
Plaas van Passie Teasers - May 2025
The River 4 on Mzansi Wethu Teasers - May 2025
Annekan' Die Swa' Kry 4 Teasers - May 2025
Muvhango Teasers - May 2025
Gqeberha: The Empire on Mzansi Wethu Teasers - May 2025
Binnelanders Teasers - May 2025
House of Zwide 4 Teasers - May 2025
Advocate Anjali Teasers - May 2025
Saras & Kumud Teasers - May 2025

April 2025

Isitha: The Enemy 3 Teasers - April 2025
Smoke & Mirrors 3 Teasers - April 2025
Sweet Diva Teasers - April 2025
Kelders van Geheime Teasers - April 2025
Inimba Teasers - April 2025
Smoke & Mirrors Teasers - April 2025
iThonga Teasers - April 2025
My Brother's Keeper on Mzansi Wethu Teasers - April 2025
Plaas van Passie Teasers - April 2025
Empini Teasers - April 2025

Click HERE for all April teasers.

Click HERE for ALL teasers!