Justin Strydom

Justin Strydom is a South African actor, writer and producer with extensive experience in film, television and theatre. He is particularly known for his work in South African television, including his role as Captain Leon Cutts in the M-Net drama series Snitch. TVSA also identifies him as a voice artist and producer.

For your current Silverton Siege research, Strydom played Brigadier Hans in the 2022 Netflix film. He appeared alongside Arnold Vosloo, Thabo Rametsi, Noxolo Dlamini, Stefan Erasmus, Elani Dekker and Deon Coetzee.

He also appeared in District 9 (2009) as an MNU Mercenary and in The Mating Game as Stan. IMDb lists him with more than 40 acting credits, as well as writing and producing credits.

His television work includes Egoli, Zero Tolerance, Generations, Jozi Streets, Scandal!, Song vir Katryn, The Res, Villa Rosa, 7de Laan, Binnelanders, High Rollers and The Mating Game.

Strydom also has a substantial theatre background, with performances in productions such as Death of a Salesman, The Judas Kiss, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Vettie-Vettie and Please Tell Us What's Going On. He received a FNB Vita Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Death of a Salesman.

He studied acting at Pretoria Technikon and has also worked as an educator, with TVSA identifying him as head of the drama department at AFDA School for Motion Picture. He co-wrote and produced the M-Net miniseries Innocent Times.

Notable screen credits: Silverton Siege (2022) as Brigadier Hans, District 9 (2009), Snitch, The Mating Game, High Rollers, Dust (2020), Stander and Sniper: Reloaded (2011).