Jack Devnarain Biography
Jack Devnarain is a South African actor. He is popularly known for the roles in the television serials The Ghost and the Darkness, Isidingo and Mayfair. Also, Jack has been able to appear in the 2022 Netflix political series, Justice Served.
How old is Jack Devnarain? – Age
The actor is 51 years old as of 2022. He was born on 9 February, 1971, in Tongaat, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Jack Devnarain Height
Devnarain stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches tall.
Who are Jack Devnarain parents? – Family
Jack hasn’t revealed much about his early life nor his parents’ names, but according to sources it’s believed that he was raised in Tongaat by his mother who was a drama teacher. His mother being a drama teacher, she taught Devnarain drama and by this it was easier for young jack to master most acting skills before taking a career in the acting field.
Jack Devnarain Education
He attended basic education schools in Tongaat in Durban where studied drama. After that Jack enrolled at a university where he furthered his studies in drama. During his drama studies he was concurrently studying for his Law degree at the University of KwaZulu Natal.
Is Jack Devnarain Married? – Relationship
The South African actor is married to Pam Devnarain and both have two children.
Jack Devnarain Career
The acting career of the 51 year old actor started in Durban through the community theatre circuit. In 1996, he made his acting debut in the film The Ghost and the Darkness with a minor role. Then in 1998, Jack appeared in the popular television serial Isidingo with a supportive role Rajesh Kumar which became very popular. In 2002, the star moved to Johannesburg to be a professional actor. Later on in 2011, the actor starred in the heist action film 31 Million Reasons. After wards he received a SAFTA nomination as the Best Lead Actor in a Feature Film. In 2018, his appearance was made in the South African Indian action crime film Mayfair. He played the supportive role of Jalaal in the film, which later received positive reviews. The film was also screened at the 62nd BFI London Film Festival and Africa in Motion Film Festival in October 2018.
Apart from acting, Rajesh Kumar role player in 2015 was a part of the Trek4Mandela group that summited Kilimanjaro Mandela Day 2015, which was an effort to raise funds to support Caring4Girls. Also in the Executive Committee of South Africa Guild of Actors, he served as a member since 2010.
Jack Devnarain Net Worth
According to sources, Devnarain is believed to have an estimated net worth of $200,000.
Jack Devnarain Movie
1996 – The Ghost and the Darkness
1998 – Isidingo
2004 – The Eastern Bride
2005 – City Ses’la
2008 – On the Couch
2009 – Tornado and the Kalahari Horse Whisperer
2010 – Florida Road
2011 – 31 Million Reasons
2018 – Liberty
2018 – Mayfair
2022 – Justice Served