Jarryd Coetsee Net Worth 2025

What is Jarryd Coetsee net worth?

Jarryd Coetsee is a South African writer, actor and filmmaker. His short film, The Suit won numerous international awards. He is one of the most popular actors in South Africa. He was born on 5th August 1982. Keep reading to find Jarryd Coetsee net worth and all information related to the talented actor here.

Early life and education

Coetsee was born in Pretoria where he attended Pretoria Boys High School. His family are the custodians of Coetsenburg, one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa, established in 1682. The old manor house and estate are not open to the public.

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He has a Master’s degree in Film-making and Screenwriting at the London Metropolitan Film School based at Ealing Studios in West Londo and was selected to read for a Master’s Degree in the History of Art at the University of Oxford.

He also holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Stellenbosch and an Honours degree in Film Studies from the University of Cape Town.

He studied filmmaking at AFDA in Cape Town, . He was trained in acting by Ivana Chubbuck in Los Angeles and David Dennis in Pretoria.

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Career

His short film, The Suit., won numerous international awards including the Best Short Film Award at the 11th SAFTAs and has been shown in 83 cities and towns in over 20 countries. The film features performances by Tony Award-winner John Kani and Atandwa Kani.

Three of the film festivals for which it was selected are Oscar qualifiers Urbanworld Film Festival, Pan African Film Festival and BronzeLens Film Festival.

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Coetsee was the only filmmaker from Africa selected by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma for its prestigious Les Nuits en Or 2017 (Golden Nights 2017) which saw him participate in film-related programmes in France, Italy and Greece, and receiving an award from UNESCO at its headquarters, the World Heritage Centre, in Paris for The Suit which was selected as one of the thirty top short films from around the world.