Kai Luke Brümmer

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Kai Luke Brümmer
Born (1993-02-17) 17 February 1993
Johannesburg, South Africa
Other names
  • Kai Luke Brummer
  • Kai Brummer
Alma materUniversity of Cape Town
OccupationActor
Years active2015–present

Kai Luke Brümmer (also stylised as Brummer; born 17 February 1993) is a South African actor. He is known for his role as Nicholas van der Swart in the film Moffie (2019).[1] The Guardian named him one of the best new-and-up-comers at the 76th Venice Film Festival.[2]

Early life

Brümmer was born in Johannesburg to parents Jacques and Natalie and grew up in Henley on Klip.[3] He was introduced to acting by his mother, who was a drama teacher.[4] He attended St John's College, Johannesburg.[5] He went on to graduate in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance with a distinction in Acting from the University of Cape Town.[6] He was briefly a ringmaster for the Boswell Wilkie Circus.[7][8]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Bring It On: Worldwide Cheersmack Boy Cheerleader
2019 Moffie Nicholas van der Swart
2020 "Master Harold"...and the Boys Hally Recording
The Kissing Booth 2 Buddy Netflix film
2022 Eraser: Reborn Deputy Oltcheck
2024 Touchdown Pete

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Origins: The Journey of Humankind Soldier Docudrama; 2 episodes
2018 Deutschland 83 US Army Episode: "Ommegang"
2020 Vagrant Queen Various 4 episodes
2021 Professionals Danny Corbo Main role
2022 Abraham Lincoln William Elkin Episode: "The Railsplitter"
Desert Rose Eben Greyling Main role
TBA Bloodaxe [9]

Stage

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Mephisto Sebastian Brückner The Arena, Cape Town[10]
2015 Trophy Cape Town Fringe Festival[11]
2017 The Native Bruce Sifren [12]
2017 Immortal The Drifter Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town
2018 When Swallows Cry Baxter Theatre Centre, Rondebosch; The Drama Factory, Cape Town[13]
2018 Selwyn and Gabriel Selwyn Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre, Cape Town[14]
2018 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Christopher Boone Pieter Toerien Theatre, Johannesburg[15]
2020 "Master Harold"...and the Boys Hally Fugard Theatre, Cape Town[16]
2024 Moffie Nicholas van der Swart Riverside Studios, London[17][18]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2018 BWW South Africa Awards Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Immortal Nominated [19]
2019 Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Nominated [20]
Naledi Theatre Awards Best Lead Performance in a Play (Male) Won [21]
Best Breakthrough Performance Nominated
2022 CinEuphoria Awards Best Actor – International Moffie Nominated
Best Ensemble – International Nominated

References

  1. King, Jack (9 April 2021). "Kai Luke Brummer Is 2021's First Breakout Movie Star". Vulture. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  2. Romney, Jonathan (7 September 2019). "Venice film festival 2019 roundup: shocks, horrors and dark jokers". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  3. "Akteur praat oor omstrede fliek". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). 11 March 2020.
  4. Whitfield, Zoe (29 April 2020). "Meet Kai Luke Brümmer: the rising star of brutal war romance 'Moffie'". NME. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  5. "2011 Prefects". Newsletter. 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  6. "Alumni take flight in When Swallows Cry". UCT News. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  7. Igual, Roberto (14 March 2020). "Moffie Q&A: Star Kai Luke Brümmer". Mamba Online. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  8. "Kai Luke Brümmer". Stella Talent. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  9. Grobar, Matt (10 October 2025). "Kai Luke Brummer Joins Amazon MGM's 'Bloodaxe' As Recurring". Deadline. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  10. "Timely reminder of how vital the voice of dissent is". Cape Times. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  11. Cohen, Robyn (13 September 2015). "Cape Town Fringe has tasty offerings". IOL. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  12. Kabali-Kagwa, Faye (18 August 2017). "Reimagining the lens of land". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  13. "WHEN SWALLOWS CRY Comes to The Drama Factory". BroadwayWorld. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  14. "Alexander Upstairs Announces SELWYN AND GABRIEL". BroadwayWorld. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  15. Folb, Luke (15 September 2018). "Theatre on the Bay reopens with a new look and play | Weekend Argus". IOL. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
  16. Keeton, Claire (9 February 2020). "'Master Harold ... and the Boys' recalls how it felt to live under apartheid". Sunday Times. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  17. Yip, Cecilia (3 May 2024). "Eddie Izzard, Cecilia Yip qnd Kai Luke Brümmer To Headline The Hammersmith Stage". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  18. "Moffie to Open at Riverside Studios". Theatre Weekly. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  19. "Vote For The 2018 BWW South Africa Awards; THE COLOR PURPLE Leads Best Musical!". BroadwayWorld. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  20. "Nominees for the 54th annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards announced". Creative Feel. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  21. Smith, Chris Avant. "Winners of the 2019 Naledi Theatre Awards announced!". Creative Feel. Retrieved 6 May 2021.