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Arnold Vosloo was born on June 16, 1962 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Arnold Vosloo is a film actor, stage actor and television actor. That works out to 64 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Tshwane University of Technology.
My Take
For me, Arnold Vosloo will always be Imhotep, and that's a compliment to how completely he owned the role. What I admire is the path behind it: a stage-trained South African actor who emigrated, gambled on Hollywood, and made a career out of villains carried more by presence than dialogue. He can freeze a scene with a look alone, and that economy is harder than it seems. The theatrical grounding is why his monsters feel like they have a pulse. He never chased leading-man stardom, but he's the kind of character actor who quietly steals every frame he's in, and I respect that craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Arnold Vosloo
- Name (Japanese)
- アーノルド・ヴォスルー
- Reading
- あーのるど・ゔぉするー
- Born
- June 16, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / actor / film producer
2. Background
- University
- Tshwane University of Technology
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Arnold Vosloo born?
Born June 16, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Arnold Vosloo from?
Arnold Vosloo is from Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
What does Arnold Vosloo do?
Arnold Vosloo works as film actor, stage actor, television actor, actor, film producer.
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