Kai Luke Brümmer (also stylised as Brummer; born 17 February 1993) is a South African actor. He is known for his role as Nicholas van der Swart in the film Moffie (2019).[1] The Guardian named him one of the best new-and-up-comers at the 76th Venice Film Festival.[2]
Kai Luke Brümmer | |
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| Born | 17 February 1993 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Other names |
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| Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Early life
editBrümmer was born in Johannesburg to parents Jacques and Natalie and grew up in Henley on Klip.[3] He was introduced to acting by his mother, who was a drama teacher.[4] He attended St John's College, Johannesburg.[5] He went on to graduate in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance with a distinction in Acting from the University of Cape Town.[6] He was briefly a ringmaster for the Boswell Wilkie Circus.[7][8]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bring It On: Worldwide Cheersmack | Boy Cheerleader | |
| 2019 | Moffie | Nicholas van der Swart | |
| 2020 | "Master Harold"...and the Boys | Hally | Recording |
| The Kissing Booth 2 | Buddy | Netflix film | |
| 2022 | Eraser: Reborn | Deputy Oltcheck | |
| 2024 | Touchdown | Pete |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Origins: The Journey of Humankind | Soldier | Docudrama; 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Deutschland 83 | US Army | Episode: "Ommegang" |
| 2020 | Vagrant Queen | Various | 4 episodes |
| 2021 | Professionals | Danny Corbo | Main role |
| 2022 | Abraham Lincoln | William Elkin | Episode: "The Railsplitter" |
| Desert Rose | Eben Greyling | Main role |
Stage
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mephisto | Sebastian Brückner | The Arena, Cape Town[9] |
| 2015 | Trophy | Cape Town Fringe Festival[10] | |
| 2017 | The Native | Bruce Sifren | [11] |
| 2017 | Immortal | The Drifter | Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town |
| 2018 | When Swallows Cry | Baxter Theatre Centre, Rondebosch; The Drama Factory, Cape Town[12] | |
| 2018 | Selwyn and Gabriel | Selwyn | Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre, Cape Town[13] |
| 2018 | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | Christopher Boone | Pieter Toerien Theatre, Johannesburg[14] |
| 2020 | "Master Harold"...and the Boys | Hally | Fugard Theatre, Cape Town[15] |
| 2024 | Moffie | Nicholas van der Swart | Riverside Studios, London[16][17] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BWW South Africa Awards | Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | Immortal | Nominated | [18] |
| 2019 | Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards | Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Play | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | Nominated | [19] |
| Naledi Theatre Awards | Best Lead Performance in a Play (Male) | Won | [20] | ||
| Best Breakthrough Performance | Nominated | ||||
| 2022 | CinEuphoria Awards | Best Actor – International | Moffie | Nominated | |
| Best Ensemble – International | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ King, Jack (9 April 2021). "Kai Luke Brummer Is 2021's First Breakout Movie Star". Vulture. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ Romney, Jonathan (7 September 2019). "Venice film festival 2019 roundup: shocks, horrors and dark jokers". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Akteur praat oor omstrede fliek". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). 11 March 2020.
- ^ Whitfield, Zoe (29 April 2020). "Meet Kai Luke Brümmer: the rising star of brutal war romance 'Moffie'". NME. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- ^ "2011 Prefects". Newsletter. 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Alumni take flight in When Swallows Cry". UCT News. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- ^ Igual, Roberto (14 March 2020). "Moffie Q&A: Star Kai Luke Brümmer". Mamba Online. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Kai Luke Brümmer". Stella Talent. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Timely reminder of how vital the voice of dissent is". Cape Times. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ Cohen, Robyn (13 September 2015). "Cape Town Fringe has tasty offerings". IOL. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ Kabali-Kagwa, Faye (18 August 2017). "Reimagining the lens of land". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "WHEN SWALLOWS CRY Comes to The Drama Factory". BroadwayWorld. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Alexander Upstairs Announces SELWYN AND GABRIEL". BroadwayWorld. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ Folb, Luke (15 September 2018). "Theatre on the Bay reopens with a new look and play | Weekend Argus". IOL. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ Keeton, Claire (9 February 2020). "'Master Harold ... and the Boys' recalls how it felt to live under apartheid". Sunday Times. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ Yip, Cecilia (3 May 2024). "Eddie Izzard, Cecilia Yip qnd Kai Luke Brümmer To Headline The Hammersmith Stage". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Moffie to Open at Riverside Studios". Theatre Weekly. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Vote For The 2018 BWW South Africa Awards; THE COLOR PURPLE Leads Best Musical!". BroadwayWorld. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Nominees for the 54th annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards announced". Creative Feel. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ Smith, Chris Avant. "Winners of the 2019 Naledi Theatre Awards announced!". Creative Feel. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
External links
edit- Kai Luke Brümmer at IMDb
- Kai Luke Brümmer at Independent Talent
- Kai Luke Brümmer at Stella Talent