Patrick Lyster

Patrick Lyster

Personal Details

Biography

Patrick embarked on a remarkable journey as a safari guide, laying the foundation for a multifaceted career in the performing arts. His initial foray into acting was with the esteemed Napac Opera company, a stepping stone that paved the way for his subsequent appearances in musicals, theatre, film, and television productions.

Throughout his illustrious career, Patrick has had the privilege of working internationally, honing his craft and gaining a wealth of experience. Currently based in the vibrant city of London, he has had the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of artists and creatives.

Notably, Patrick's filmography boasts an impressive array of credits, including the critically acclaimed "Invictus" (2009) and "Goodbye Bafana", also known as "The Color of Freedom" (2007). Furthermore, he has made a significant impact in the realm of television, featuring in an impressive 22 episodes of the highly acclaimed series "Black Sails" (2014-2016).

Career

2024
Apartment 7A
Apartment 7A as Dr. Sapirstein
2020
Black Beauty
Black Beauty as Mr. Winthrop
Wonder Woman 1984
Wonder Woman 1984 as CJCS (Oval Office)
2019
Love on Safari
Love on Safari as Glen Woods
2017
Hear No Evil
Hear No Evil as Byron Smith
2014
The Perfect Wave
The Perfect Wave as Mr. McCormack (dad)
Bordering on Bad Behavior
Bordering on Bad Behavior as Israeli President
Black Sails
Black Sails as Captain Benjamin Hornigold
2013
Zulu
Zulu as Dr. Joost Opperman
The Girl
The Girl as Bob Boyle
Dredd
Dredd as Control Operator 2 (uncredited)
2011
Sniper: Reloaded
Sniper: Reloaded as Martin Chandler
The Bang Bang Club
The Bang Bang Club as James Nachtwey
Women in Love
Women in Love as Mr. Crich
2010
Death Race 2
Death Race 2 as Warden Medford Parks
2009
Endgame
Endgame as Sampie Terreblanche
Invictus
Invictus as Mr. Pienaar
2007
The Color of Freedom
The Color of Freedom as Major Pieter Jordaan
2005
Supernova
Supernova as Edwards
Slipstream
Slipstream as Hooks
2004
12 Days of Terror
12 Days of Terror as Mayor Perillo
2003
The Groomsmen
The Groomsmen as Mr. Shatwell
2002
Borderline
Borderline as Judge
1999
Running Free
Running Free as Officer
1998
Operation Delta Force 2: Mayday
Operation Delta Force 2: Mayday as Executive Officer Bremov
1991
1990
Reason to Die
Reason to Die as Detective Silver
Thieves of Fortune
Thieves of Fortune as Boardroom Man
1989
Enemy Unseen
Enemy Unseen as Dixon (as Paddy Lyster)
Accidents
Accidents as Harvey Smythe
Dirty Games
Dirty Games as Male Terrorist
1988
Impact
Impact as Captain Simson