Biography

Frank Rautenbach (born May 12, 1972) is a South African actor, author, and producer. He is best known for playing Tiaan Terreblanche in the Afrikaans soap opera 7de Laan.

Rautenbach is famous for appearing in several movie productions like Faith Like Potatoes and The Bang Bang Club.

Frank Rautenbach
Frank Rautenbach biography
Frank Rautenbach in 2022.
Quick Facts
Full Name:Leon Francois Rautenbach
Other Names:Frank Rautenbach
Born:May 12, 1972 (age 50 years old)
Place of birth:East London, South Africa
Nationlity:South African
Spouse:Leigh Rautenbach (m. 1996)
Occupation:Director, actor, producer
Years active:2005-date
Height:1.82 m
Net Worth:$150 000

Early Life

Frank Rautenbach was born on May 12, 1972, in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Career

The actor made his film debut in the Regardt van den Bergh-directed biographical drama Faith Like Potatoes in 2006. He appeared in the true story drama Hansie in 2008 as South African cricketer Hansie Cronjé.

Adding to his successful acting career was a lead role as Ken in the biographical film The Bang Bang Club. Frank played Patterson in the martial arts TV series Warrior in 2019. 

In 2000, he landed a role in season one of the Afrikaans soap opera 7de Laan. He has also appeared in movies like The Bang Bang Club, The Film-Maker’s Son, and Mr Johnson.

Frank released his first book, The Vagabond, in South Africa in October 2018. He landed a recurring role of a businessman in cahoots Patterson in the Cinemax martial arts series Warrior in 2019.

In December 2019, he appeared as JP Vermeulen on the kykNET soap opera Suidooster and made his debut in season five, episode 194.

In October 2020, he appeared as Willem Meiring on the kykNET soap opera Getroud Met Rugby: Die Sepie. He made his debut in season five, Episode 74.

Frank starred as Jason Hugo in the M-Net drama series Lioness in 2021. 

Personal Life

Frank Rautenbach married the production manager Leigh Rautenbach on February 24, 1996. He is 6 feet tall, and his birth name is Leon Francois Rautenbach.

Social Profiles

To give a sneak peek of his work Frank created accounts on social media. He uses these platforms to promote his works and himself.

The actor creates awareness of his new productions and features on these profiles. He also publishes moments with his family and loved ones.

Net Worth

Frank Rautenbach made his acting debut in 2005 and has continued to soar higher in the movie industry. He earns a fortune as a film and TV actor, producer, writer, author, and Speaker. 

According to SA Notify, he has a net worth of $150 000 as of October 2022.

Filmography

YearFilm/TV ShowRoleGenre
2006Faith like PotatoesAngus BuchanFilm
2008Hansie: A True StoryHansie CronjéFilm
2010The Bang Bang ClubKenFilm
2012The WolfThe WolfShort film
2013Turnipseed: Second ChanceArtShort film
2013The Film-Maker’s SonPaul StoneFilm
2014Turnipseed: LegacyArtShort film
2014Born to Windialogue editorFilm
2015Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainSoldiers / Extras (voice)Video Game
2016Farm 1ArseneyShort film
2017Ink Therapyassociate producerTV Series
2017What’s in My Pocket?associate producerTV Series
2018LigwegWriter TVSeries
2019WarriorPattersonTV Series
2019Michael W Smith: Divine Interruptionspost-production producerDocumentary short
2019Uit Die Veld Geslaanpost-production producerTV Series
2019RoepRegstreeksvoice-over artistTV Series
2019Uit Die Veld GeslaanDirectorTV Series
2020Delivering PromisesFatherFilm
2020Mr JohnsonCraig SlaterFilm
2021LionessJasonTV Series
20207de LaanTiaan TerreblancheTV Series