Tony Caprari

Tony Caprari
Born
Antonio Caprari

(1960-11-28) 28 November 1960 (age 64)[citation needed]
Johannesburg, Transvaal (now Gauteng, South Africa
CitizenshipSouth Africa
Alma materPretoria Technikon
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Assistant Director
Years active1986–present

Antonio Caprari (born 28 November 1960), professionally known as Tony Caprari, is a South African actor and assistant director.[1][2][3] He is best known for the roles in the films 10,000 BC, Lord of War and The Triangle as well as in the television serials such as Black Sails,[2][4] 7de Laan.[5][2][6]

Personal life

Caprari was born on 28 November 1960 in South Africa. He attended Pretoria Technikon specialising in Formal Acting, Singing & Vocal Training.[2][failed verification]

Career

In 1987, Caprari made his film debut in Kick or Die, playing the role of "Red." Over the years, he acted in various films across multiple genres, including Ernest Goes to Africa, Tarzan and the Lost City, Operation Delta Force 5: Random Fire, and Lord of War. In 1999, he featured in the direct-to-video film Cold Harvest and the made-for-TV movie Shark Attack.[7]

He began his television career in 1988 with the series The Sea Tiger, where he played "Siebel." Over time, he appeared in minor roles in popular TV series such as Tropical Heat, Tarzan: The Epic Adventures, The Adventures of Sinbad, Charlie Jade, and Wild at Heart. In 2005, he acted in the mini-series The Triangle, which was a notable success. He later appeared in another mini-series, Diamonds, in 2008, and made a guest appearance as "Sarel" in the SABC2 sitcom Askies in 2009.[7] Caprari also made a minor appearance on There's a Zulu on My Stoep as a poacher.[2]

Caprari also played the role of "Darika" in Skeem Saam, which aired on SABC1. He also played "Dr. Parrish" on Gold Diggers which was aired by e.tv.[7][2]

Filmography

Television

Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2007 Wild at Heart Repo Man 1 episode
2008 Crusoe Jacob Moore 1 episode
2011 Kidnap and Ransom Ramon Barbosa 3 episodes
2014 Black Sails Noonan 2 episodes
2017 Blood Drive Karl Kox 1 episode
2023 Seconds Pa van Tonder N/A

Movies

Year Film Role Ref.
2005 Lord of War Raoul
2007 Footskating 101 Raymongo
2008 10,000 BC Slave Guard 2
2008 Triomf Baboonman
2010 Africa United Beach Bar Owner
2013 Strike Back Al Zuhari
2015 French Toast Jeweller
2017 Harry's Game Lassalle
2017 Breathe Spanish Motorist
2020 The Last Days of American Crime Jim Schneider
2024 Bloedhond Ben [2][8]

TV Mini-Series

Year Film Role Ref.
2009 Diamonds Mohammed Madani
2011 Atlantis: End of a World, Birth of a Legend Yidini
2016 Roots Slave Buyer
2016 No Man Left Behind Rene Benitez
2013 Striving for Freedom Jack Slayton

Awards and nominations

Year Title Role Details Ref.
2006 Best Radio Commercial Lego Toys Cannes Bronze Award [2]
1997 Best Supporting Actor N/A Vita Awards/Nomination [2]
1996 Best Supporting Actor N/A Artes [2]
1995 Best Theatrical Productions Cuba and the Teddy Bear Vita Awards [2]

References

  1. ^ Online, TV Spielfilm. "Tony Caprari - Fakten - Star - TV SPIELFILM". TV Spielfilm Online (in German). Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Tony Caprari Portfolio". www.thespains.co.za. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  3. ^ "Tony Caprari - Actor Filmography، photos، Video". elCinema.com. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  4. ^ KG, imfernsehen GmbH & Co. "Filmografie Tony Caprari". fernsehserien.de (in German). Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  5. ^ "Tony Caprari". MUBI. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  6. ^ "Tony Caprari". www.purplereels.com. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  7. ^ a b c "Tony Caprari: TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  8. ^ "Tony Caprari: eVOD Bloedhond Promo". www.youtube.com. November 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-24.


 

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