Brandon Auret Biography: Wikipedia, Age, Movies, Wife, Net Worth, Awards, Height, Parents

Brandon Hugo Auret, professionally known as Brandon Auret, is a South African actor and producer who rose to prominence through his portrayal of Leon du Plessis in the long-running television soap opera Isidingo.

His breakout role made him one of South Africa’s most recognisable television stars before he successfully transitioned into international feature films.

He later gained global recognition through collaborations with director Neill Blomkamp in acclaimed science fiction films such as District 9, Elysium, and Chappie.

Alongside his acting career, Auret has established himself as a producer and co-owner of an independent film production company.

Brandon Auret
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Brandon Hugo Auret
Stage Name:	Brandon Auret
Born:	December 27, 1972 (age 53 years old)
Place of Birth:	Johannesburg, South Africa
State Of Origin:	Gauteng
Nationality:	South African
Ethnicity:	South African
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr and Mrs Auret
Spouse:	Lee Rath (m. 2004)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Talia Leanco Auret, Novah Auret
Occupation:	Actor, Producer
Net Worth:	$3.5 million

Early Life and Education

Brandon Auret, 54, was born on December 27, 1972, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He spent his childhood in Gauteng, where he developed an early interest in acting and performance.

Although details of his formal education have not been publicly disclosed, Auret honed his acting skills in theatre before transitioning to television.

His early stage experience laid the foundation for a successful career in film and television.

Personal Life

Brandon Auret has been married to Lee Rath since 2004. Together, they have two children, Talia Leanco Auret and Novah Auret.

Despite his public career, Auret keeps his family life private and rarely shares personal details outside of occasional appearances with his loved ones.

Career

Brandon Auret began his professional acting career in the late 1990s before landing his breakthrough role as Leon du Plessis in Isidingo in 1998.

He remained one of the soap’s central characters for several years, becoming a familiar face on South African television.

Following his success on television, he appeared in productions including Angel’s Song, Egoli, Wild at Heart, SOS, Tshisa, and Still Breathing.

His international breakthrough came with a role in Neill Blomkamp’s Academy Award-nominated science fiction film District 9.

Auret continued working with Blomkamp in Elysium and Chappie, while also appearing in films such as Dredd, iNumber Number, The Lullaby, Rogue, Redeeming Love, and Masinga: The Calling. Beyond acting, he co-founded A Breed Apart Pictures, where he also works as a producer.

Awards

• South African Film and Television Awards – Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film – Nominated (2014)
• M-Net Viewers’ Choice Awards – Best Actor in a TV Drama – Won (2021)

Net Worth

Brandon Auret has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million.

His earnings come from acting in television and film, producing projects, and his work through A Breed Apart Pictures.

Social Media

• Instagram: @brandon_auret

Filmography

• Catch a Fire (2006)
• Hansie: A True Story (2008)
• District 9 (2009)
• Swop! (2010)
• The Race-ist (2010)
• Winnie Mandela (2011)
• Dredd (2012)
• Elysium (2013)
• iNumber Number (2013)
• Durban Poison (2013)
• Outpost 37 (2014)
• Chappie (2015)
• Tremors 5: Bloodlines (2015)
• Planet of the Sharks (2016)
• The Last Face (2016)
• Oats Studios (2017)
• Blood Drive (2017)
• The Lullaby (2018)
• 6-Headed Shark Attack (2018)
• Dead in the Water (2018)
• Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018)
• Samson (2018)
• Rogue (2020)
• Still Breathing (2020)
• Redeeming Love (2022)
• Masinga: The Calling (2024)

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