Biography
Regardt was born and bred in Johannesburg, South Africa, attending school at Louw Geldenhuis primary and matriculating at Linden High. Regardt grew up in an acting family with his father Gert (still a celebrated actor, years after his death in 1968) and his mother Dulsie. Gert was well known for his role in the classic film Zulu as Adendorf, and as Man Two in Paramount's The Naked Prey. During Regardt's school career he acted in several films, most notable is Die Kandidaat. His performance as a juvenile delinquent won him recognition as an actor, serious about his craft. Read more ...
Film Projects
(2012 Pre-production)
"The Lamb" is a profound motion picture that tells the story of a first century Jewish man's tragic estrangement and dramatic reconciliation to his family, his world and ultimately to his God.
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(August 2010) Die ongelooflike avonture van Hanna Hoekom
Regardt's new film, The Incredible Adventures of Hanna Hoekom, ranked 4th and 5th respectively in Heat's Top 10 films to see two weeks in a row! This coming of age South African drama is filled with love, alughter and magical realism as Hanna tries to make senseof her eccentric family. Based on Marita van der Vyver's work, this film was made in three weeks on loncation with the help of some state-of-th-art special effects. Read more ...
12.05.09 Monaco International Film Festival
Tornado walks away with 6 awards:
(April 2009) Tornado and the Kalahari Horse Whisperer
This is a true life film of patience, endurance and passion. The picture tells the story of two damaged souls: Pierre, a depressed and damaged young man and Tornado, an emotionally tormented horse. Sensing Tornado’s potential, Pierre travels to Noenieput, in the Groen Kalahari, to find Barrie Burger, a horse whisperer. With Barrie’s advice, Pierre and Tornado embark on a journey of healing and self discovery, one that will change their lives forever. Read more ...
(2008) Hansie
Set against the backdrop of the contrasting faces of modern-day international cricket, the well respected South African cricket captain, Hansie Cronjé, will face his toughest test. The legacy of a hero, the story of a man. Read more ...
(2009) USA Sony dvd Release
(2006) Faith Like Potatoes
Based on the novel Faith Like Potatoes, this inspiring film tells the story of Angus Buchan, a South African farmer who suffers a series of seemingly insurmountable losses, but through an unlikely friendship with his Zulu farmhand and divine interventions, discovers the key to healing himself and learning to accept others lies in his unwavering belief in the power of faith. Read more ...