Biography & Stats

Bryn van Wyk has established himself as an actor from a very early age, commencing his music and drama studies at the age of 6.

He has been involved in numerous stage productions taking the lead roles in many school productions. Since 2008, he has involved himself with student productions for City Varisty which included the shoot of a public service announcement advertisement which was selected as a semi-finalist for the VUKA awards in 2009.

As well as an actor, Bryn is a scriptwriter and assists various directors with plots and characters. Bryn is currently a student of the acclaimed Roucher du Toit and busy completing his studies as a dramatic baritone. He is an accomplished pianist has completed music studies at university level.

He has very close ties with Steinway & Sons, the makers of the worlds finest pianos. He is employed full-time by Pianoforte, the sole Southern African importers of Steinway & Sons pianos.

Bryn is based in Cape town, South africa.

Training

Batchelor of Arts (Music and Drama)

Commercials

Oatees Cereal (2010)
PSA (Energy Saving) (2009) VUKA Award Nominee

Filmography

Near Life (Student Film) (2010)
Ordinary Life (Student Film) (2010)

Music Recordings

Bach, Chopin, Myers, Beethoven
Discography available

Stage

Ek is Brel, Jacques Brel, Lead (self-written) - 2004
Do or Die, Musical Director - 2004
Cancer Schmancer, Lead (self-written) - 2003
A Lad 'n a Lamp, Musical Director - 2003
Wow - The two of us,Lead - 2002
Jannawariebaai, Assistant Musical Director - 2001
Two and a Half, Lead & Musical Director - 2001
Not an Oil Painting, Musical Director & Accompanist - 2000
The Road to Mecca, Lead (Marius Beyleveld) - 1999
The Cage Birds, Lead (Gossip) - 1994
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Lead (Brother Ephraim) - 1993
101 Dalmations, Lead (Cruella deVil) - 1988
Pinocchio, Chorus - 1987.

Stats

Playing Age: 35 - 40

Height: 1.85 m (6' 1")

Weight: 115 kg (248 pounds)

Hair Colour: Brown (shaved/balding)

Eye Colour: Blue

Build: Large

Accents: South African

Ethnicity: White / Caucasian

Dance Skills: Folk

Spoken Languages: English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa (all without accent)

Singing: Baritone / Bass

Additional Skills
Play 5 musical instruments: Piano, pipe organ, flute, recorder, Piano accordion

Experience: Comedy, Drama, Musicals, Pantomime, Caberet

Interests
Commercials, film (professional), panto, presenting, radio, teaching theatre, theatre (fringe), theatre (professional), television

Musical Training: Piano, Singing

Other
Very deep speaking voice
Ability to speak nasal
Speak isiXhosa and Afrikaans with no accent
Musical accompaniment and musical director experience