| Randall de Jager | |
| Birth Date: | 4 April 1971 |
| Birth Name: | Randall de Jager |
| Birth Place: | Bishop Lavis, South Africa |
| Death Place: | Sandton, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Years Active: | 1991–2001 |
| Partner: | Kim Nichols |
| Occupation: | Actor |
Randall de Jager (4 April 1971 – 22 December 2001) was a South African actor. He was best known for his roles in the popular serials and 7de Laan.[1]
He was born on 4 April 1971 in the suburbs of Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, South Africa. At the age of 17, he became a Sunday school teacher and very close with the church. He was survived by his mother, Jean and had two sisters: Juanita, Angelique and a brother, Roger.[2]
He had a long-standing affair with his girlfriend, Kim Nichols.
Early on 22 December 2001, Jager was fatally wounded in an armed robbery at a house in the luxury suburb of River Club, in Sandton, north of Johannesburg. He was succumb to death at the Johannesburg hospital. He was with his friend and actress Helene Lombard during the robbery. He was shot in the face and declared brain dead at the hospital.[3] [4]
His remains were moved to Bishop Lavis in Cape Town for final rites. His memorial service was held at the New Apostolic church on 29 December.[5]
In 1992, he played in the theater play Paradise is Closing Down. In 1998, he became a scriptwriter, where he wrote the play Moenie Try Nie.[6]
He is known for the role 'Hector' in the television soap opera . He also played the role of bookshop assistant Aubrey Rudolph in the popular television soapie 7de Laan.
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Hector | TV movie | |||
| 2001 | 7de Laan | Aubrey Rudolph | TV series |