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Merlin Balie

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Born to Win (2014)
Merlin Balie is known for Durban Poison (2013), The Umbrella Men (2022) and Arendsvlei (2018).
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    • Known for

    Winner: Best South African Feature Film - Durban International Film Festival 2013
    Durban Poison
    5.5
    • Maree
    • 2013
    The Umbrella Men (2022)
    The Umbrella Men
    8.2
    • Angry Cop
    • 2022
    Arendsvlei (2018)
    Arendsvlei
    8.9
    TV Series
    • Hein Venter
    More Than Just a Game (2007)
    More Than Just a Game
    5.7
    • Marcus Solomon
    • 2007

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Klawerjas
      • Cliffie
      • Completed
      • Short
      • 2025
    • Arendsvlei (2018)
      Arendsvlei
      8.9
      TV Series
      • Hein Venter
      • 2023–2024
    • Projek Dina (2020)
      Projek Dina
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Post Office Official
      • 2022
    • The Umbrella Men (2022)
      The Umbrella Men
      8.2
      • Angry Cop
      • 2022
    • Waldemar Schultz in Die Byl (2016)
      Die Byl
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Armand Nieuwoudt
      • 2020
    • Ring of Lies (2016)
      Ring of Lies
      8.9
      TV Series
      • Doctor
      • 2016
    • Skewe Reënboog (2015)
      Skewe Reënboog
      Short
      • Ice cream man
      • 2015
    • Greg Kriek in Born to Win (2014)
      Born to Win
      6.0
      • Jack Daniels
      • 2014
    • Winner: Best South African Feature Film - Durban International Film Festival 2013
      Durban Poison
      5.5
      • Maree
      • 2013
    • Break Away (2012)
      Break Away
      6.2
      • Kevin
      • 2012
    • More Than Just a Game (2007)
      More Than Just a Game
      5.7
      • Marcus Solomon
      • 2007
    • The Silent Fall (2007)
      The Silent Fall
      6.2
      • Jumaal Olifant
      • 2007
    • Dollar$ + White Pipes (2005)
      Dollar$ + White Pipes
      8.0
      • Moroccan Gang Member
      • 2005
    • Boy Called Twist (2004)
      Boy Called Twist
      6.5
      • Chester
      • 2004

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    Born To Win
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    Born To Win
    The Silent Fall
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    The Silent Fall
    The Silent Fall
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    The Silent Fall

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