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'''Peter-John Prinsloo''' (also known as '''P.J. Prinsloo''') is a South African actor who portrayed Lieutenant [[Mei Firelli|Mei "Freaker" Firelli]] in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]].


'''Peter-John Prinsloo''' (also known as '''P.J. Prinsloo''') is the actor who portrayed Lieutenant [[Mei Firelli|Mei "Freaker" Firelli]] in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]].
== Career ==


Born in [[w:Cape Town, South Africa|Cape Town, South Africa]], he has acted in various genre productions including ''[[w:Stargate Atlantis|Stargate Atlantis]]'', ''[[w:The X-Files|The X-Files]]'', ''[[w:Smallville|Smallville]]'', ''[[w:The 4400|The 4400]]'' and ''[[w:The Outer Limits|The Outer Limits]]''.
Born on 6 February 1978 in [[w:Cape Town|Cape Town]], [[w:South Africa|South Africa]],<ref name="imdb_bio">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0697864/#:~:text=P.J.%20Prinsloo%20was%20born%20on%206%20February%201978%20in%20Cape%20Town%2C%20South%20Africa|title=P.J. Prinsloo biography|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=20 December 2024}}</ref> Prinsloo has been active in the entertainment industry since the mid-1990s. His early work included appearances in ''[[w:The X-Files|The X-Files]]'' (1995), ''[[w:Breaker High|Breaker High]]'', and the teen thriller ''[[w:Disturbing Behavior|Disturbing Behavior]]'' (1998), in which he played Robby Stewart.<ref name="imdb_bio" />


In 2005, he was nominated for a [[w:Leo Award|Leo Award]] for Best Performance in a Youth or Children's Program or Series for his appearance the ''[[w:Edgemont|Edgemont]]'' episode, "Aptitudes".<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0697864/awards|title=Awards listing for P.J. Prinsloo at IMDb|date=|accessdate=21 November 2007|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>
Prinsloo achieved his most prominent role as Chris Laidlaw in the Canadian teen drama series ''[[w:Edgemont (TV series)|Edgemont]]'', appearing in 70 episodes from 2001 to 2005.<ref name="imdb_credits">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0697864/#:~:text=Chris%20Laidlaw-,2001%E2%80%932005%20%E2%80%A2%2070%20eps|title=P.J. Prinsloo filmography|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=20 December 2024}}</ref> His performance in the episode "Aptitudes" earned him a [[w:Leo Award|Leo Award]] nomination in 2005 for Best Performance in a Youth or Children's Program or Series.<ref name="imdb_awards">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0697864/awards/#:~:text=2005%20Nominee%20Leo%20Award,Best%20Performance%20in%20a%20Youth%20or%20Children%27s%20Program%20or%20Series|title=Awards listing for P.J. Prinsloo|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=20 December 2024}}</ref>
 
His genre work includes roles in multiple productions filmed in [[w:Vancouver|Vancouver]]: ''[[w:Stargate Atlantis|Stargate Atlantis]]'' as Anders (2006),<ref name="imdb_credits" /> ''Stargate: Continuum'' as Alex (2008), ''[[w:Smallville (TV series)|Smallville]]'' as both Punk and Ron Troupe in separate episodes (2003, 2011), ''[[w:The 4400|The 4400]]'', ''[[w:The Outer Limits (1995 TV series)|The Outer Limits]]'', and ''[[w:Supernatural (American TV series)|Supernatural]]'' as Brad (2010).<ref name="imdb_credits" /> Other television appearances include ''[[w:The L Word|The L Word]]'', ''[[w:Psych|Psych]]'' as Agent Rupp (2009), and ''[[w:Alcatraz (TV series)|Alcatraz]]'' as Uniformed Cop #2 (2012).<ref name="imdb_credits" />
 
Film credits include ''[[w:Life or Something Like It|Life or Something Like It]]'' (2002) with [[w:Angelina Jolie|Angelina Jolie]] and ''[[w:Marmaduke (film)|Marmaduke]]'' (2010) as Lead Fireman.<ref name="imdb_credits" /> He has appeared in several [[w:Hallmark Channel|Hallmark Channel]] productions, including ''When Sparks Fly'' (2014) as Andy Nelson and ''Heavenly Match'' (2014) as James.<ref name="imdb_credits" />
 
Beyond acting, Prinsloo has worked as a social justice youth facilitator since 1999, teaching anti-violence and anti-racism workshops for the Attorney General of Canada and touring schools throughout [[w:British Columbia|British Columbia]].<ref name="appletv_bio">{{cite web|url=https://tv.apple.com/us/person/pj-prinsloo/umc.cpc.1feqatucwl1igvfo3n458tem4#:~:text=Prinsloo%20has%20been%20a%20social%20justice%20youth%20facilitator%20since%201999.%20He%20began%20by%20teaching%20anti%2Dviolence%20and%20anti%2Dracism%20workshops%20for%20the%20Attorney%20General%20of%20Canada%2C%20touring%20schools%20throughout%20British%20Columbia|title=P.J. Prinsloo|publisher=Apple TV|accessdate=20 December 2024}}</ref> He has also run an improv theatre tournament since 1998.<ref name="appletv_bio" />
 
== Personal life ==
 
Prinsloo is married to Canadian actress {{w|Rukiya Bernard}}, known for her role as Doc in ''{{w|Van Helsing (TV series)|Van Helsing}}''.<ref name="imdb_bio" /> The couple has two children together.<ref name="imdb_bio" />


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Date of Birth: February 06, 1978
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Age: 47
Nationality: SA SA
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Peter-John Prinsloo (also known as P.J. Prinsloo) is a South African actor who portrayed Lieutenant Mei "Freaker" Firelli in the Re-imagined Series.

Career

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Born on 6 February 1978 in Cape Town, South Africa,[1] Prinsloo has been active in the entertainment industry since the mid-1990s. His early work included appearances in The X-Files (1995), Breaker High, and the teen thriller Disturbing Behavior (1998), in which he played Robby Stewart.[1]

Prinsloo achieved his most prominent role as Chris Laidlaw in the Canadian teen drama series Edgemont, appearing in 70 episodes from 2001 to 2005.[2] His performance in the episode "Aptitudes" earned him a Leo Award nomination in 2005 for Best Performance in a Youth or Children's Program or Series.[3]

His genre work includes roles in multiple productions filmed in Vancouver: Stargate Atlantis as Anders (2006),[2] Stargate: Continuum as Alex (2008), Smallville as both Punk and Ron Troupe in separate episodes (2003, 2011), The 4400, The Outer Limits, and Supernatural as Brad (2010).[2] Other television appearances include The L Word, Psych as Agent Rupp (2009), and Alcatraz as Uniformed Cop #2 (2012).[2]

Film credits include Life or Something Like It (2002) with Angelina Jolie and Marmaduke (2010) as Lead Fireman.[2] He has appeared in several Hallmark Channel productions, including When Sparks Fly (2014) as Andy Nelson and Heavenly Match (2014) as James.[2]

Beyond acting, Prinsloo has worked as a social justice youth facilitator since 1999, teaching anti-violence and anti-racism workshops for the Attorney General of Canada and touring schools throughout British Columbia.[4] He has also run an improv theatre tournament since 1998.[4]

Personal life

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Prinsloo is married to Canadian actress Rukiya Bernard, known for her role as Doc in Van Helsing.[1] The couple has two children together.[1]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 P.J. Prinsloo biography (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 20 December 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 P.J. Prinsloo filmography (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 20 December 2024.
  3. Awards listing for P.J. Prinsloo (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 20 December 2024.
  4. 4.0 4.1 P.J. Prinsloo (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Apple TV. Retrieved on 20 December 2024.
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