South African actress (b. 1973)
Nathalie Boltt |
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| Born | (1973-07-19) July 19, 1973 (age 51)
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| Alma mater | Rhodes University |
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| Occupation | Actress |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Children | 1 |
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Nathalie Boltt (born July 19, 1973) is a South African actress, director and writer. Her initial break into acting was in her birth country, South Africa, as Joey Ortlepp on the SABC 3 drama Isidingo from 2001 to 2004.[1] She is best known for her recurring role as Penelope Blossom on the The CW’s teen drama series Riverdale from 2017 to 2023.
Early life and education
She grew up in Johannesburg in South Africa during apartheid and graduated with a BA in Acting and Dance from Rhodes University in Grahamstown in 1995.[2][3][4]
Career
In 2005, she appeared in The Poseidon Adventure, the NBC remake of the film of the same name.[5]
In 2009, she had a supporting role in Neill Blomkamp's South Africa-set science fiction action film, District 9.[5] She then had a support role in the New Zealand television film, Bloodlines, based on the true story of Colin Bouwer, a South African doctor in New Zealand. She received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2011 Aotearoa Film & Television Awards.[6]
In 2017, she had a role in 24 Hours to Live alongside Ethan Hawke.[7]
She also voices many characters, including of DottyWot in the New Zealand children's series The WotWots.
In November 2024, she began filming her directorial debut, Holy Days, in New Zealand. In the film, Jackie Weaver, Judy Davis and Miriam Margolyes stars as three nuns on New Zealand's South Island.[8][9]
Personal life
She emigrated from South Africa to New Zealand in 2006 and raised her son in Wellington with her husband, Phil.[10][5] She has since emigrated to Canada and now lives in Vancouver.[11][4]
Filmography
Film
Television
Web
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| 2015
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Dropped Pie
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Charrlotte Houghton-Bradley
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3 episodes
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