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Soli Philander(1961-2026)

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Far from the Castle (2019)
Soli Philander was born on 19 January 1961 in Elsie's River, Cape Flats, Cape Town, South Africa. Soli was an actor, known for Dias Santana (2016), Hooten & the Lady (2016) and Alec to the Rescue! (1999). Soli was married to Toni. Soli died on 4 March 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.
BornJanuary 19, 1961
DiedMarch 4, 2026(65)
BornJanuary 19, 1961
DiedMarch 4, 2026(65)
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Known for

Dias Santana (2016)
Dias Santana
7.0
  • Male Hostage
  • 2016
Michael Landes and Ophelia Lovibond in Hooten & the Lady (2016)
Hooten & the Lady
7.2
TV Mini Series
  • Cassius
Alec to the Rescue! (1999)
Alec to the Rescue!
5.6
  • Train Chef
  • 1999
Devil's Peak (2023)
Devil's Peak
6.9
TV Series
  • Princess

Credits

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Actor

  • Dread
    • Wise Woman
    • Completed
    • Short
  • Die Tollie & Manila Show (2024)
    Die Tollie & Manila Show
    TV Series
    • Self: Guest
    • 2024
  • The Umbrella Men: Escape from Robben Island (2023)
    The Umbrella Men: Escape from Robben Island
    8.2
    • Bird Man
    • 2023
  • Devil's Peak (2023)
    Devil's Peak
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Princess
    • 2023
  • Projek Dina (2020)
    Projek Dina
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Solly (Shop Owner) (as Solly Philander)
    • 2022
  • Far from the Castle (2019)
    Far from the Castle
    6.5
    Short
    • The Diviner
    • 2019
  • Mr the Fastest (2018)
    Mr the Fastest
    5.2
    Short
    • Bo-Ti
    • 2018
  • Arendsvlei (2018)
    Arendsvlei
    8.9
    TV Series
    • Sampie (2018)
    • 2018–2024
  • Casper de Vries, Jonathan Pienaar, and Benedikt Sebastian in Snaaks Genoeg (2016)
    Snaaks Genoeg
    4.2
    • Soli Philander
    • 2016
  • Michael Landes and Ophelia Lovibond in Hooten & the Lady (2016)
    Hooten & the Lady
    7.2
    TV Mini Series
    • Cassius
    • 2016
  • Dias Santana (2016)
    Dias Santana
    7.0
    • Male Hostage
    • 2016
  • The Diamond Hunters (2001)
    The Diamond Hunters
    4.7
    TV Mini Series
    • Farley
    • 2001
  • Liriekeraai (2000)
    Liriekeraai
    TV Series
    • Presenter
    • 2000–2008
  • Alec to the Rescue! (1999)
    Alec to the Rescue!
    5.6
    • Train Chef
    • 1999
  • Gys de Villiers, Frank Opperman, Soli Philander, Tolla van der Merwe, Willie Esterhuizen, Zack du Plessis, and Charl J Langston in Kaalgat Tussen die Daisies (1997)
    Kaalgat Tussen die Daisies
    6.5
    • Kareltjie Rautenbach (Felicity)
    • 1997
  • Joe Lara in Tarzan: The Epic Adventures (1996)
    Tarzan: The Epic Adventures
    6.1
    TV Series
    • 1996

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Far From The Castle - Teaser

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Sollie Phiander
  • Born
    • January 19, 1961
    • Elsie's River, Cape Flats, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Died
    • March 4, 2026
    • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Spouse
    • Toni1985 - March 4, 2015 (divorced, 4 children)

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  • Trivia
    In 2017 he identified himself as non-binary,.
  • Nickname
    • Solly

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