Zane Meas

Zane Meas (born 15 September 1965) is a South African actor, writer, producer and director. He is known for his roles in the television soap operas 7de Laan and Isidingo and for his appearances in films including Ludik, Kite, Forgiveness and Tarzan and the Lost City.

Personal life Zane Meas was born in Riverlea, Johannesburg, South Africa on 15 September 1965. He began acting in his final year of high school (Matric), appearing in a production of Flats. He later studied for a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand, graduating in 1989. His first professional acting role came during his third year of study.

Meas is married to Megan Meas, and the couple have five children, including son Connor and daughter Campbell Meas, who is also a Wits alumni, an actress, writer, director, playwright and acting teacher.

Career

As an actor Meas began his acting career while still in high school theatre, later performing in several stage productions and collaborating with playwrights including Charles Fourie and Neil McCarthy. His first Afrikaans-language play was Big Boys. In 1990 he was cast as "Mackey Stuurman" in the television series The Game. He later appeared in the American TV series Tropical Heat (1993) and other South African productions such as The Line (1994), Waati (1995) and Orion's key (1996).

He is also known for his recurring television roles in 7de Laan; (as Neville Meintjies), Isidingo (as Jack van Onselen), and Scandal! (as Wesley Thompson).

As a director Meas directed an Afrikaans translation of Athol Fugard's play The Blood Knot in 2022, Master Harold en die Boys in 2013, He also directed a number of episodes on the TV Show "On the Couch" in 2008 - 2009. published by Struik Christian Media. He has also been featured as a writer for 'Lig' Magazine for four years, where he penned over fifty articles on Fatherhood and family matters.

Filmography High Priest Film 1999 Heel Against the Head|All Black Fan Film 1999 Africa Petrol Attendant Film 2004 Forgiveness Hendrik Grootboom Film 2004 A Case of Murder Superintendent Sibeko Film 2004 The Eastern Bride|Chief Policeman Film 2005 Oepse Daisy!|Reggie TV Series 2005 Scandal! |Wesley TV Series 2005 Binnelanders|Brandon TV Series 2008 On the Couch Toks TV Series 2014 Kite|The Emir Film 2016 Sober Companion John TV Series 2018 - 2025 Spoorloos Adam Arendse TV Series 2019 Liewe Lisa|Tom Jooste Drama Film 2019-2020 Tydelik Terminaal|Prof Pietersen TV Mini Series 2020 7de Laan|Neville Meintjies TV Series 2020 Fynskrif (Fine Print)|Clyde TV Series 2021 Krismasboks|Henry Film 2021 Reyka Francke TV Series 2021-2022 Die Byl|General Philander TV Series 2022 Ludik|Brigadier Davies TV Series 2022 The Domestic| Horror Film 2023 Skaapboer|Oupa Film 2023 Klip Anker Baai|Alec Donnay Film 2024 Frankie & Felipé| Comedy Film 2025 Reenboogrant''Meneer VenterTV Series

Awards and nominations

South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) 2023, nominated - Best Supporting Actor in a TV Drama SAFTA 2009 - nominated, Best Supporting Actor in a TV Soap SAFTA 2006 - nominated, Best Supporting Actor in a TV Soap