Keenan Arrison Actor
follow Keenan Arrison on etalenta.social
Overview
NationalitySouth Africa, Mexico
LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), Afrikaans (fluent), English – British (fluent), English – American (good), Persian (Fârsi) (basic), Spanish (basic)
Born1981, Cape Town, South Africa
Age range30 - 45
Height178 cm
Ethnic typesLatino / Hispanic, Multi-ethnic, Near Eastern / Middle Eastern, Southern European / Mediterranean (dark), Turkish/Kurdish
Place of residenceCAPE TOWN (South Africa)
Possible accommodationParis - Île de France (France), London - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Berlin - Berlin (Germany)
Contact
Alternative contact details:
Skills/Talents
Languages English (mother tongue), Afrikaans (fluent), English – British (fluent), English – American (good), Persian (Fârsi) (basic), Spanish (basic)
Dialects Dublin (basic), Mediterranean Region (basic)
Accents English (very good), South African (very good), Afro-American (basic), American (basic), American Western States (basic), Argentinian (basic), Australian (basic), Canadian (basic), Caribbean (basic), Cheshire (basic), Cornish (basic), Dublin (basic), Dutch (basic), French (basic), German (basic), Irish RP (basic), Italian (basic), Middle Eastern (basic), Saxon (basic), Scottish (Central) (basic), South American (basic), Spanish (basic)
Dance Cabaret dance (basic), Capoeira (basic), Choreography (basic), Jazz dance (basic), Musical (basic), Salsa (basic)
Singing. A Cappella (good), Ballad (good), Cabaret (good), Operetta (good), Pop (good), Pop song (good), Soul (good), Stage singing (good), Swing (good), Yodelling (good)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Tenor baritone
Musical instruments Guitar (good)
Sports Athletics (good), Cricket (good), Cycling (good), Darts (good), Gym (good), Shooting (good), Soccer (good), Squash (good), Stage fighting (good), Volleyball (good), Weights (good), Yoga (good), Abseiling (basic), Aikido (basic), Badminton (basic), Boxing (basic), Canoe (basic), Golf (basic), Jiu-Jitsu (basic), Jogging (basic), Judo (basic), Kick Boxing (basic), Rugby (basic), Scuba Diving (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Other Skills Improvisation, Storytelling, Stunts
Appearance
Age range 30 - 45
Height 178 cm
Build Athletic
Weight 80 kg
Colour of eyes Brown
Colour of hair Brown/Black
Hair style curly medium long
Twin No
Ethnic types Latino / Hispanic, Multi-ethnic, Near Eastern / Middle Eastern, Southern European / Mediterranean (dark), Turkish/Kurdish
Tattoo Yes, visible
Piercing Yes, visible
Glasses No
Scars None
Training
AFDA
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MOTION PICTURE & PERFORMANCE CUM LAUDE
Awards/Nominations
2025
BERLINALE PANORAMA JURY PRIZE (Germany)
- Award
for RYAN / THE HEART IS A MUSCLE
2024
FLORENCE FILM FESTIVAL BEST FEATURE FILM (Italy)
- Award
for FRANK / SNAKE
2022
TORONTO AUDIENCE AWARD BEST FEATURE (Canada)
- Nomination
for MORTIMER / THE UMBRELLA MEN 1
2022
SAFTA BEST LIMITED SERIES (South Africa)
- Award
for CHARLIE CHASE / FATAL SEDUCTION
2021
SAFTA BEST ACTOR (South Africa)
- Nomination
for NAZEEM / THE RIVIERA
2021
SAFTA BEST TV SITCOM/COMEDY (South Africa)
- Award
for NAZEEM / THE RIVIERA
2011
AMAA BEST ACTOR (Nigeria)
- Nomination
for / SHIRLEY ADAMS
2010
SAFTA BEST SOUTH AFRICAN FEATURE (South Africa)
- Award
for / SHIRLEY ADAMS
2006
CANNES PALM D'OR BEST SHORT FILM (France)
- Nomination
for CHARLIE / ONGERIEWE/DISCOMFORT
2006
BEST SOUTH AFRICAN SHORT FILM (South Africa)
- Award
for CHARLIE / ONGERIEWE/DISCOMFORT
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Other
CV - Television & Streaming
2024
THE FIX
MNET/USA
Network/Distributor: DSTV/SHOWMAX
Streaming - film
Action, Science fiction
KELSEY EGAN
Directed by
SOLOMON
Supporting Lead
2024
KINGS OF JOBURG
FERGUSON FILMS
Network/Distributor: NETFLIX
Streaming - series
Action, Gangster, Horror
SAMAD DAVIDS
Directed by
KARIM
Supporting Actor
2022
FATAL SEDUCTION
OHCRE MEDIA
Network/Distributor: NETFLIX SA
Streaming - series
Crime, Drama
JONNY BARBAZANO
Directed by
CHARLIE CHASE
Recurring Role
2022
THE UMBRELLA MEN 1
KNOWN ASSOC.ENT.
Network/Distributor: AMAZON/EVOD
Streaming - film
Action, Comedy, Crime
JOHN BARKER
Directed by
MORTIMER
Supporting Lead
2021
ATLANTIS
KNOWN ASSOC. ENT.
Network/Distributor: AMAZON/EVOD
Streaming - film
Drama, Family
MEG RICKARDS
Directed by
NAZEEM
Supporting Lead
2019
THE RIVIERA
COMMUNITY MEDIA TRUST
Network/Distributor: SABC
Television series
Comedy
LADDI BOSCH, LUCILLA BLANKENBERG
Directed by
NAZEEM
Supporting Lead
2016
SAINTS & STRANGERS
FILM AFRIKA/USA
Network/Distributor: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Mini series
Period drama
PAUL A. EDWARDS
Directed by
CANACUM
Member of Ensemble
CV - Film
2025
THE HEART IS A MUSCLE
STAR FILMS
Network/Distributor: INDIGENOUS FILMS
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
IMRAN HAMDULAY
Directed by
RYAN
Lead
2024
SNAKE
KNOWN ASSOC. ENT.
Network/Distributor: AMAZON/EVOD
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Psychothriller
MEG RICKARDS
Directed by
FRANK
Supporting Lead
2023
THE UMBRELLA MEN 2
KNOWN ASSOCIATES ENT.
Network/Distributor: AMAZON/EVOD
Feature film (cinema)
Action, Comedy
JOHN BARKER
Directed by
MORTIMER
Supporting Lead
2018
TOMB RAIDER
GK FILMS
Network/Distributor: GK FILMS
Feature film (cinema)
Action, Adventure, Martial arts
ROAR UTHAG
Directed by
Cameo
2010
SHIRLEY ADAMS
DV8 FILMS
Network/Distributor: CENTROPOLIS ENTERTAINMENT
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
OLIVER HERMANUS
Directed by
Supporting Lead
CV - Theatre
2011
A BIRDS EYE VIEW
FROM THE HIP
Theatre: THEATRE FESTIVALS
Theatre
Comedy, Commedia dell'arte, Theatrical comedy
ROB MURRAY
Directed by
Supporting Lead
2010
DALLIANCES
DUBLIN THEATRE FESTIVAL
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
MATTHEW WILD
Directed by
Supporting Lead
2009
THE BACCHAE
ARTSCAPE THEATRE
Theatre
Drama, Period drama
MATTHEW WILD
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2007
KING LEAR
Artscape Theatre
Theatre
Drama, Period drama
Roy Sargent
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
CV - Commercials
2016
SAB
CAB FILMS/SA
Network/Distributor: CINEMA SA
Commercial
SOUTH AFRICAN BREWERY
Directed by
Lead
2012
KIT KAT (INDIA)
BISCUIT FILMS
Network/Distributor: NESTLE SOUTH EAST ASIA
Commercial
KIT KAT
Directed by
Lead
2011
MENTOS
ORANGE FILMS
Network/Distributor: ASIA/PACIFIC/USA
Commercial
MAX
Directed by
Lead
2010
888 CASINO
AFS PRODUCTIONS
Network/Distributor: WORLDWIDE MEDIA
Commercial
VARIOUS
Directed by
Lead
CV - Other
2008
THE PIANO
ANGUS GIBSON FILMS
Network/Distributor: SABC
Short film
Drama
ANGUS GIBSON
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2006
ONGERIEWE/DISCOMFORT
PLATFORM 15 PRODUCTIONS
Network/Distributor: DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Short film
Drama
ROBIN KLEINSMIDT
Directed by
CHARLIE
Lead
