Jamie Bartlett Biography: Early Life, Career, Family, Net Worth, Death, and Filmography

We deeply dived into Jamie Bartlett’s life, and diving into Jamie’s life is very enjoyable and nice because Jamie’s life is a mix of ups and downs. Jamie is not alive still but alive in history and alive in our hearts. Big respect for Jamie now. In this article, we research everything about him, including early life, career, family, net worth, death, and filmography.

Name	Jamie Bartlett
Birth Date	July 9, 1966
Death Date	May 23, 2022
Nationality	British-South African
Profession	Actor
Known for	Role as David Genaro in Isidingo
Spouse	Camilla Waldman (divorced)
Years Active	1984-2022

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Early Life & Education

Jamie was born in Maidenhead, England, on July 9, 1966. His father is British, and her mother is South African. This dual environment played a big role in shaping his life and perspective. He was born in the UK but later shifted to South Africa, where Jamie was raised. He spent many years in Johannesburg and Cape Town, studying at St Stithians Boys College and Rondebosch High School.

Full Name	Jamie Bartlett
Early Life	Moved to South Africa with his family at a young age
Education	Attended St. David’s Marist, Inanda
Early Career	Started acting in South African television and film productions

Jamie’s acting is unforgettable, but Jamie’s dream is to become a rugby player. Even he represented the Upington U-19 rugby team before his path shifted toward the arts. His performance and passion for the arts led him to pursue a speech and drama degree at the University of Cape Town. Later, he sharpened his skills at the Chrysalis Theatre Acting School in London.

As I always say, we don’t describe someone’s many years of life in one or two paragraphs. But we try our best.

Career

Jamie’s professional career starts in 1988, and from the start, Jamie’s acting is always unmistakable. His first and big role in theatre is Cock and Bull Story, where his acting earned him a Vita Award for Most Promising Actor—a sign of what was to come.

Category	Details
Career	South African actor known for roles in television, film, and theater

Later, he gained national fame from his role as Mike O’Reilly in “Isidingo”, portraying a hard-hitting union leader dealing with real societal issues. But his most iconic and natural role came with David Genaro in “Rhythm City”, a villain. But this villain becomes a fan favorite for many years or decades.

His Famous Films & Television

Television

Isidingo
Rhythm City
SA’s Got Talent (Judge)
Ekasi: Our Stories

Film

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
White Lion
Red Dust
Prey
American Ninja 2: The Confrontation
Beyond Borders

Personal Life

Jamie was not just an actor; he was also a family man. He married actress Camilla Waldman, known for her own role in Generations. The couple has one son named Hector. The couple later divorced for some unknown reasons.

Spouse	Camilla Waldman (first wife, divorced)
Second Spouse	Rachael Minnaar
Children	Son Louis Bartlett and daughter Magnolia Bartlett

Later, Jamie found love again with Rosa Onious, a PR professional.

Net Worth

So Jamie’s true worth is his family and his life. But Jamie’s estimated net worth was around $12 million at the time of his passing. His earnings came primarily from his long-standing TV roles, film appearances, theater work, and brand endorsements.

Net Worth

$12 Million

Death

Death is a type of reality that cannot be changed or forgotten, and death doesn’t come with permission, as we see in Jamie’s case. On May 23, 2022, Jamie Bartlett tragically passed away at the age of 55 due to cardiac arrest. His death was sudden, shocking the nation.

Filmography

Here are some of his famous films, TV shows, and theater works: