Richard de Klerk Biography: Height, Net Worth, Parents, Awards, Movies, Wife, Age, TV Shows, Instagram, Children

Richard de Klerk is a Canadian actor, producer, director, and screenwriter.

He is widely recognized for his performances in independent films such as Repeaters, Cole, Beijing, New York, and CBGB.

Alongside acting, he has built a successful career as a film producer and filmmaker in the Canadian entertainment industry.

Richard de Klerk
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Name:	Richard de Klerk
Born:	March 27, 1984 (age 42 years old)
Place of Birth:	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality:	Canadian
Ethnicity:	White
Height:	5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Gerry de Klerk, Irene Nelson
Siblings:	Melanie de Klerk
Spouse:	Cara Gee (m. 2019)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	1
Occupation:	Actor, Producer, Director, Screenwriter
Net Worth:	$4 million

Early Life and Education

Richard de Klerk was born on March 27, 1984, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was raised by Gerry de Klerk and Irene Nelson. His ethnicity is White. He grew up alongside his sister, Melanie de Klerk. He follows Christianity.

During part of his childhood, he lived in the Netherlands and attended the American School of The Hague before returning to Canada.

He later studied acting at the Lyric School of Acting in Vancouver and completed producer and director programs at the Vancouver Film School.

Career

Richard de Klerk began his professional acting career in 1998 after making his television debut in Viper.

He steadily expanded his résumé with appearances in productions including Stargate SG-1, Bang Bang You’re Dead, The 4400, Supernatural, and Beyond Sherwood Forest.

His breakthrough arrived after starring in Cole and Repeaters, the latter of which he also produced through Rampart Films.

He later earned critical acclaim for his performance in Beijing, New York, winning several international Best Actor awards.

Beyond acting, he has worked as a producer, director, and development executive, contributing to numerous independent film projects in Canada and the United States.

Awards and Nominations

• Jury Award – Best Actor, Hertfordshire Film Festival (Part of the Game)
• Leo Award nomination – Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama (Cole)
• Leo Award nomination – Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama (Repeaters)
• Jury Prize – Best Actor, Barcelona Planet Film Festival (Beijing, New York)
• Award of Excellence – Best Lead Actor, IndieFEST Film Awards (Beijing, New York)

Social Media

• Instagram: @richarddeklerk
• X (Twitter): @RichardDeKlerk

Personal Life

Richard de Klerk, 42 years old, is currently married to Cara Gee. There is no information about his past relationships. He is the parent to one child, whose name has not been publicly disclosed.

He stands 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall. He enjoys travelling, football, and filmmaking. He is also fluent in English and has conversational knowledge of Dutch, French, Spanish, and Russian.

Net Worth

Richard de Klerk‘s net worth is $4 million USD. His income comes from acting in films and television series, producing feature films, directing, screenwriting, and executive roles in film production.

His long-standing involvement in independent cinema continues to serve as the primary source of his financial success.

Filmography

• Mr. Rice’s Secret (1999)
• Bang Bang You’re Dead (2002)
• Part of the Game (2004)
• Crossed (2006)
• Cole (2009)
• Repeaters (2010)
• Fathers & Sons (2010)
• CBGB (2013)
• Beijing, New York (2015)
• Anthem of a Teenage Prophet (2018)
• Lone Wolf Survival Kit (2020)

Television

• Viper (1998)
• Cold Squad (1999)
• Stargate SG-1 (1999, 2001)
• So Weird (2000)
• Andromeda (2000)
• The 4400 (2005)
• Supernatural (2006)
• Beyond Sherwood Forest (2009)
• Cedar Cove (2013)
• Motive (2014)
• Reign (2015)
• Strange Empire (2014–2015)

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