Martin Venter is a writer, actor, voice artist, and casting director from Cape Town. Some of his most recent work includes playing Oscar, the bomb-planting-hippie in the soapie Suidooster, Til Death Do Us Part for the Discovery Channel and voice-over work for the popular show Gebroke Harte. With over 13 years' experience in the entertainment industry, Martin has been in multiple stage productions, films, and commercials with extensive experience in radio & voice work. A firm believer in never-waiting-for-the-phone-to-ring, Martin co-wrote (amongst other projects) an internationally award-winning short film with Chanelle de Jager (Konneksies), whereafter they opened the doors to Typecast Casting Directors. Over the past few years, Typecast has been responsible for the casting of more than 70 commercials, films, & series. Martin Venter is also the proud co-founder of The Actor's Toolbox - an NPO that educates future creatives to become mentally, physically and financially prepared for the entertainment industry.
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Til Death Do Us Part
Martin Venter portrayed the role of Jason McClurg in the real-life docudrama Til Death Do Us Part for the Investigation Discovery channel.
Typecast Casting Directors
Martin Venter is the co-owner of Typecast Casting Directors is Cape Town. They opened their studio doors in 2015.
Gebroke Harte
Martin Venter does voiceover work for the popular e Extra show, Gebroke Harte. He gives voice to the character Deniz & various characters.
RSG radio drama
Martin Venter joins the RSG-team for the radiodrama, Man van Cirene.
Suidooster
Martin Venter portrayed the role of Oscar Breytenbach in the KykNET soap opera, Suidooster.
Actor's Toolbox
Martin Venter is the co-founder of the Actor's Toolbox NPC.
www.actorstoolbox.org
