Jarrid Geduld is South African actor and director recognized for standout performances in films such as Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story and Indemnity. Born on January 13, 1990, in Cape Town, South Africa, he started as a child actor and has since garnered several prestigious awards.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Jarrid Geduld |
| Date of birth | January 13, 1990 |
| Place of birth | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Province of Origin | Western Cape (Belhar area) |
| Partner | Abigail Jones |
| Children | One (as of early 2026) |
| Occupations | Actor, Director |
| Net worth | $500,000-1million |
Early Life and Education
Raised in Cape Town, Geduld showed early promise when his primary school teacher spotted his talent during a school play at Belhar Primary around 2003. The Belhar area in the Western Cape shaped his early years. Details about his formal higher education are not widely documented.
Career
Geduld launched his career in 2004 with the role of Twist in Boy Called Twist, establishing himself as a young talent. He expanded internationally with 10,000 BC in 2008 and took on the character Crisp in Black Sails in 2014, alongside appearances in Zulu and Four Corners.
Breakthroughs came with his portrayal of Abie Pakkies in Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story in 2018 and the lead in Indemnity in 2022; he has also directed episodes of Arendsvlei from 2020 to 2024.
Personal Life
South African actor and director Jarrid Geduld is married to Abigail Jones. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Kairo, in August 2025.
While Geduld keeps much of his personal life private, he occasionally shares glimpses on Instagram, including family moments and messages of faith and optimism. He remains a prominent figure in the South African entertainment industry, known for his award-winning performances.
Net Worth
Jarrid Geduld’s net worth is estimated at $500k-1 million as of 2026, derived primarily from his acting roles, directing work, and television appearances in South Africa and international projects.
Filmography
Geduld boasts an extensive list of credits in films, series, and shorts, highlighted by his most notable works.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Boy Called Twist | Twist | Film |
| 2005 | The Flyer | Kieren Junior | Film |
| 2014 | Black Sails | Crisp | TV series |
| 2018 | Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story | Abie Pakkies | Film |
| 2020-2024 | Arendsvlei | Gavin “Bompie” Gelant / Director | TV series |
| 2022 | Indemnity | Theo Abrams | Film |
Awards and Recognition
Geduld received Best Actor at the 2018 Silwerskerm Film Festival for Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story. In 2019, he secured the SAFTA Golden Horn for Best Actor in a Feature Film and Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 15th Africa Movie Academy Awards. He was also nominated for Most Popular Actor in 2013 by the South Africa India Film and Television Awards for Lucky Man.
