Marnitz van Deventer is a classically trained actor with more than ten years of experience.
His recent film credits include significant parts in Amandla by Nerina de Jager and A Tous Les Vents du Ciel (Twisting Fate) by Oscar-winning producer Christophe Lioud.
Marnitz obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance from the University of Cape Town. While completing his degree, he performed at the UNESCO World Festival of Theatre Schools in Romania. During this period, he was also committed to the Clanwilliam Community Arts Project and Arepp: Theatre for Life, whose primary focus is developing resilient youth.
Television credits include roles in Ngempela, Pandjieswinkel-stories, Bloedbroers and various television commercials. Theatrically, he has recently performed in a pantomime by The Madrid Players, in an adaptation of Macbeth by English Theatre Madrid, and made his Spanish theatre debut in an amateur production of El Libro de Mormón (The Book of Mormon).
Marnitz is currently pursuing his acting career in Spain while honing his teaching skills at a community-orientated school. He is also the company director of MVD Entertainment, where he produces theatre shows and tutors drama workshops privately.
Marnitz is fluent in Afrikaans, and English and has a B1 Spanish level.
