Kai Luke Brümmer

Kai Luke Brümmer
Born (1993-02-17) 17 February 1993
Johannesburg, South Africa
Other names
  • Kai Luke Brummer
  • Kai Brummer
EducationUniversity of Cape Town
OccupationActor
Years active2015–present

Kai Luke Brümmer (also stylised as Brummer; born 17 February 1993) is a South African actor. He is known for his role as Nicholas van der Swart in the film Moffie (2019).[1] The Guardian named him one of the best new-and-up-comers at the 76th Venice Film Festival.[2] On television, he appeared in the Viaplay series Professionals (2020–2022) and the M-Net series Desert Rose (2022).

Early life

Brümmer was born in Johannesburg to parents Jacques and Natalie, and grew up in Henley on Klip.[3] He was introduced to acting by his mother, who was a drama teacher.[4]

He attended St John's College, Johannesburg.[5] He graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance with a distinction in Acting from the University of Cape Town.[6]

Brümmer was briefly a ringmaster for the Boswell Wilkie Circus.[7][8]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Bring It On: Worldwide Cheersmack Boy Cheerleader
2019 Moffie Nicholas van der Swart
2020 "Master Harold"...and the Boys Hally Recording
The Kissing Booth 2 Buddy Netflix film
2022 Eraser: Reborn Deputy Oltcheck
2024 Touchdown Pete

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Origins: The Journey of Humankind Soldier Docudrama; 2 episodes
2018 Deutschland 83 US Army Episode: "Ommegang"
2020 Vagrant Queen Various 4 episodes
2020–2022 Professionals Danny Corbo Main role
2022 Abraham Lincoln William Elkin Episode: "The Railsplitter"
Desert Rose Eben Greyling Main role
TBA Bloodaxe [9]

Stage

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Mephisto Sebastian Brückner The Arena, Cape Town[10]
2015 Trophy Cape Town Fringe Festival[11]
2017 The Native Bruce Sifren [12]
2017 Immortal The Drifter Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town
2018 When Swallows Cry Baxter Theatre Centre, Rondebosch; The Drama Factory, Cape Town[13]
2018 Selwyn and Gabriel Selwyn Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre, Cape Town[14]
2018 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Christopher Boone Pieter Toerien Theatre, Johannesburg[15]
2020 "Master Harold"...and the Boys Hally Fugard Theatre, Cape Town[16]
2024 Moffie Nicholas van der Swart Riverside Studios, London[17][18]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2018 BWW South Africa Awards Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Immortal Nominated [19]
2019 Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Nominated [20]
Naledi Theatre Awards Best Lead Performance in a Play (Male) Won [21]
Best Breakthrough Performance Nominated
2022 CinEuphoria Awards Best Actor – International Moffie Nominated
Best Ensemble – International Nominated

References

  1. ↑ King, Jack (9 April 2021). "Kai Luke Brummer Is 2021's First Breakout Movie Star". Vulture. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  2. ↑ Romney, Jonathan (7 September 2019). "Venice film festival 2019 roundup: shocks, horrors and dark jokers". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  3. ↑ "Akteur praat oor omstrede fliek". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). 11 March 2020.
  4. ↑ Whitfield, Zoe (29 April 2020). "Meet Kai Luke Brümmer: the rising star of brutal war romance 'Moffie'". NME. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  5. ↑ "2011 Prefects". Newsletter. 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  6. ↑ "Alumni take flight in When Swallows Cry". UCT News. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  7. ↑ Igual, Roberto (14 March 2020). "Moffie Q&A: Star Kai Luke Brümmer". Mamba Online. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  8. ↑ "Kai Luke Brümmer". Stella Talent. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  9. ↑ Grobar, Matt (10 October 2025). "Kai Luke Brummer Joins Amazon MGM's 'Bloodaxe' As Recurring". Deadline. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  10. ↑ "Timely reminder of how vital the voice of dissent is". Cape Times. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  11. ↑ Cohen, Robyn (13 September 2015). "Cape Town Fringe has tasty offerings". IOL. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  12. ↑ Kabali-Kagwa, Faye (18 August 2017). "Reimagining the lens of land". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  13. ↑ "WHEN SWALLOWS CRY Comes to The Drama Factory". BroadwayWorld. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  14. ↑ "Alexander Upstairs Announces SELWYN AND GABRIEL". BroadwayWorld. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  15. ↑ Folb, Luke (15 September 2018). "Theatre on the Bay reopens with a new look and play | Weekend Argus". IOL. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
  16. ↑ Keeton, Claire (9 February 2020). "'Master Harold ... and the Boys' recalls how it felt to live under apartheid". Sunday Times. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  17. ↑ Yip, Cecilia (3 May 2024). "Eddie Izzard, Cecilia Yip qnd [sic] Kai Luke Brümmer To Headline The Hammersmith Stage". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  18. ↑ "Moffie to Open at Riverside Studios". Theatre Weekly. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  19. ↑ "Vote For The 2018 BWW South Africa Awards; THE COLOR PURPLE Leads Best Musical!". BroadwayWorld. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  20. ↑ "Nominees for the 54th annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards announced". Creative Feel. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  21. ↑ Smith, Chris Avant. "Winners of the 2019 Naledi Theatre Awards announced!". Creative Feel. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
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