Arnold Vosloo
A South African actor born in Pretoria, Arnold Vosloo is best known internationally as the resurrected high priest Imhotep in the blockbuster 'The Mummy' (1999) and its sequel 'The Mummy Returns' (2001). With a commanding shaved-headed presence, he also appeared in 'Blood Diamond' (2006) and 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' (2009), and did extensive American television work. A brooding, physically imposing performer often cast as villains and men of menace, he is a South African actor who found a durable Hollywood niche.
Arnold Vosloo
47 Movies
23 Series
A South African actor born in Pretoria, Arnold Vosloo is best known internationally as the resurrected high priest Imhotep in the blockbuster 'The Mummy' (1999) and its sequel 'The Mummy Returns' (2001). With a commanding shaved-headed presence, he also appeared in 'Blood Diamond' (2006) and 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' (2009), and did extensive American television work. A brooding, physically imposing performer often cast as villains and men of menace, he is a South African actor who found a durable Hollywood niche.
Movies
Plays Imhotep
The Mummy
1999
Plays Imhotep
The Mummy Returns
2001
Plays Colonel Coetzee
Blood Diamond
2006
Plays Zartan
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
2009
Plays Pik van Cleef
Hard Target
1993
Plays Zartan
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
2013
Plays Kovalov
Sniper: The Last Stand
2025
Plays Guevara
1492: Conquest of Paradise
1992
Plays Tom Jedd
Odd Thomas
2013
Plays Molay
Agent Cody Banks
2003
Plays Abin Sur (voice)
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights
2011
Plays Harry
London Calling
2025
Plays Bar-El (voice)
All Star Superman
2011
Plays Peyton Westlake / Darkman
Darkman II: The Return of Durant
1995
Plays Black Adam (voice)
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam
2010
Plays Nix
Shark Killer
2015
Plays Odysseus
Odysseus & the Isle of Mists
2008
Plays Sir Theodre Hector
Ranabaali
2026
Plays Ken Wade
Buried Alive
1989
Plays Black Adam (segment "The Return of Black Adam") (voice)
DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection
2010
Plays Claude Carver
Zeus & Roxanne
1997
Plays Peyton Westlake / Darkman
Darkman III: Die Darkman Die
1996
Plays Norman
Gor
1987
Plays Makker
Steel Dawn
1987
Plays King Augustin
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
2008
Plays Luke
Warrior Angels
2002
Plays Dr. Craig Burton
Progeny
1998
Plays Colonel Martin Bach
Condor's Nest
2023
Plays Johan Langerman
Silverton Siege
2022
Plays Warden
Endangered Species
2002
Plays Rick Devlin
Living & Dying
2007
Plays Dr. Richard Hume
Global Effect
2002
Plays Sean Stevens
Act of Piracy
1988
Plays Stefan
Rough Draft
1998
Plays Wolf
The Red Phone: Manhunt
2001
Plays Saul Barnard
Circles in a Forest
1989
Plays Blade
Skeleton Coast
1988
Plays Dr. Franklin Whitney
The Harrowing
2017
Plays Mackie
The Revenger
1989
Plays Anton Simeonov
Con Express
2002
Plays Mikael Gant
The Finishing Touch
1992
Plays Wesley Wilson
Reason to Die
1990
Plays Boetie van Tonder
Boetie Goes to the Border
1984
Plays Col. Dick de Waal
Griekwastad
2020
Plays Assad
The Rutanga Tapes
1990
Plays Boetie van Tonder
Wild Maneuvres
1985
Plays Jimmy
Living To Die
1990
TV Shows
Plays Habib Marwan
24
2001
Plays Vincent Siminou
Veritas: The Quest
2003
Plays Rudy Tafero
Bosch
2015
Plays Robin van Rees
Cape Town
2016
Plays Daan Ludik
Ludik
2022
Plays Paul Schmidt
Plan B
2024
Plays Jost Van Der Byl
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
2018
Plays Vincent Smith
Chuck
2007
Plays Amit Hadar
NCIS
2003
Plays v. Schiller
Morenga
1985
Plays Jacob Broadsky
Bones
2005
Plays Christos Theophilus
Elementary
2012
Plays Jacob Vries
Crisis
2014
Plays Alex Raab
Nash Bridges
1996
Plays Andre Zitofsky
Shark
2006
Plays Mr. Zisman
Alias
2001
Plays Darklighter
Charmed
1998
Plays Bill
Red Shoe Diaries
1992
Plays Kobra (voice)
Young Justice
2010
Plays J.T. Waring
Psych
2006
Plays Jonathon Wilde
Grimm
2011
Plays Marko Jankowics
The Blacklist
2013
Plays MacMan
Fallen Angels
1993
Latest Trailers
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London Calling
Full Filmography
Ranabaali
Sir Theodre Hector
2026
Film
London Calling
Harry
2025
Film
Sniper: The Last Stand
Kovalov
2025
Film
Plan B
Paul Schmidt · 5 episodes
2024–
TV
Condor's Nest
Colonel Martin Bach
2023
Film
Ludik
Daan Ludik · 6 episodes
2022–
TV
Silverton Siege
Johan Langerman
2022
Film
Griekwastad
Col. Dick de Waal
2020
Film
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Jost Van Der Byl · 4 episodes
2018–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Arnold Vosloo and where are they from?
Arnold Vosloo is 64 years old, born on June 16, 1962 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
What are the most famous roles of Arnold Vosloo?
Arnold Vosloo is best known for roles in The Mummy, Blood Diamond, The Mummy Returns.
How many movies has Arnold Vosloo been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Arnold Vosloo has appeared in 47 movies and 23 TV shows.
What was Arnold Vosloo's first movie?
The career of Arnold Vosloo began with Boetie Goes to the Border (1984).
What is Arnold Vosloo's most recent movie or series?
Arnold Vosloo's most recent release is London Calling, which premiered on September 18, 2025.
What TV shows has Arnold Vosloo appeared in?
On television, Arnold Vosloo has appeared in The Blacklist, Grimm, Bones, Charmed.
Does Arnold Vosloo have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Arnold Vosloo's upcoming work includes: Ranabaali (2026).
Arnold Vosloo
1962-06-16 · Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Arnold Vosloo (born June 16, 1962) is a South African actor, best-known for playing the role of the villain Imhotep in the 1999 film The Mummy, and its 2001 sequel, The Mummy Returns, also known for playing the role of the superhero Darkman in the sequel Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1994) and its 1996 sequel, Darkman III: Die Darkman Die. and more recently, a South African Mercenary named Colonel Coetzee (loosely based on Eeben Barlow) in the film Blood Diamond, a Middle Eastern terrorist named Habib Marwan in the television series 24, and Zartan in the film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.