Karl Thaning

Karl Thaning

48 · Born: May 9, 1977

Personal Details

Height6' 2"
BornMay 9, 1977 Cape Town, South Africa

Biography

Karl Thaning, a South African-born thespian, embarked on a journey of self-discovery, initially enrolling in a law program at a prestigious university in his homeland, only to subsequently abandon his academic pursuits in favor of an artistic endeavor. Undeterred, he secured a coveted scholarship to study Theatre Arts at the esteemed University of the Pacific, located in the picturesque city of Stockton, California. This transformative experience not only honed his craft but also instilled in him a deep passion for the performing arts. Following his graduation, Thaning returned to his native South Africa, where he has since made a name for himself as a versatile and accomplished actor, effortlessly navigating the demands of both international and local productions in the film and television industries.

Career

2019
The Red Sea Diving Resort
The Red Sea Diving Resort as Captain Waverly Buchanan
2017
Accident
Accident as Maxime
The Dark Tower
The Dark Tower as Elmer Chambers
2015
Momentum
Momentum as Doug MacArthur
2014
Black Sails
Black Sails as O'Malley
2013
SAF3
SAF3 as Jared Taylor
2012
Dredd
Dredd as Judge Chan (uncredited)
2011
Winnie Mandela
Winnie Mandela as Ferry Policeman
2009
Endgame
Endgame as F.W. de Klerk's Agent (uncredited)
Binnelanders
Binnelanders as Dr. Nathan Richards
2008
Doomsday
Doomsday as Pilot
2004
12 Days of Terror
12 Days of Terror as Charles Vansant