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Nathalie Boltt

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Nathalie Boltt
Born (1973-07-19) July 19, 1973 (age 51)
Alma materRhodes University
OccupationActress
Years active1998–present
Children1

Nathalie Boltt (born July 19, 1973) is a South African actress, director and writer. Her initial break into acting was in her birth country, South Africa, as Joey Ortlepp on the SABC 3 drama Isidingo from 2001 to 2004.[1] She is best known for her recurring role as Penelope Blossom on the The CW’s teen drama series Riverdale from 2017 to 2023.

Early life and education

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She grew up in Johannesburg in South Africa during apartheid and graduated with a BA in Acting and Dance from Rhodes University in Grahamstown in 1995.[2][3][4]

Career

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In 2005, she appeared in The Poseidon Adventure, the NBC remake of the film of the same name.[5]

In 2009, she had a supporting role in Neill Blomkamp's South Africa-set science fiction action film, District 9.[5] She then had a support role in the New Zealand television film, Bloodlines, based on the true story of Colin Bouwer, a South African doctor in New Zealand. She received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2011 Aotearoa Film & Television Awards.[6]

In 2017, she had a role in 24 Hours to Live alongside Ethan Hawke.[7]

She also voices many characters, including of DottyWot in the New Zealand children's series The WotWots.

In November 2024, she began filming her directorial debut, Holy Days, in New Zealand. In the film, Jackie Weaver, Judy Davis and Miriam Margolyes stars as three nuns on New Zealand's South Island.[8][9]

Personal life

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She emigrated from South Africa to New Zealand in 2006 and raised her son in Wellington with her husband, Phil.[10][5] She has since emigrated to Canada and now lives in Vancouver.[11][4]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 Flood Kate Morrison
2007 Route 30 Mandy
2008 Doomsday Jane Harris
2009 District 9 Sarah Livingstone
2010 Kawa Annabelle
2013 The Silk Nurse
2014 The Cure Ruby Wakefield
2014 Route 30 Three! Agent Nat
2015 Food for Thought Merran Short film
2017 24 Hours to Live Dr Helen
2020 Watershed Sam Short film
2021 Demonic Angela
2024 The Ornament Luna Short film
2025 Holy Days Directorial debut

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1998 Isidingo Joey Ortlepp Series regular; soap opera
2003 Red Water Marie Savoy TV movie
2004 Platinum [de] Rosa von Zülow TV movie
2005 The Poseidon Adventure Shoshanna TV movie
2005 The Triangle News Reporter Miniseries; uncredited
2007 Power Rangers Operation Overdrive Jessica Jefferies Episode: "Behind the Scenes"
2008 Inspector George Gently Trudi Schmeikel Episode: "Bomber's Moon"
2009 The Cult European Woman 3 episodes
2010 The WotWots DottyWot Main cast (series 1); voice role
2012 True Crime: Siege Vicki Snee TV movie
2014–2015 Step Dave Natalie Robinson 4 episodes
2015 When We Go to War Ida Mueller Miniseries
2016 Bombshell Dominique Prieur TV movie
2016–2017 800 Words Rae 5 episodes
2017–2023 Riverdale Penelope Blossom Recurring role; also director of episode: "Chapter Ninety-Three: Dance of Death"
2018 Origin Laura Kassman Episode: "God's Grandeur"
2018 Happy Together Amelia Episode: "The Power of Yes... Men"
2019 Mystery 101: Words Can Kill Celia Bunton TV movie
2020 Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Miss DuBois Episode: "Chapter Twenty-One: The Hellbound Heart"
2022 The Secrets of Bella Vista Shannon TV movie
2024 A Remarkable Place to Die Marijke Van Heusen 1 episode

Web

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Year Title Role Notes
2015 Dropped Pie Charrlotte Houghton-Bradley 3 episodes

References

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  1. ^ Actor Biography: Nathalie Boltt, South African TV Authority.
  2. ^ Actor biography johnsonlaird.com. Retrieved on 28 November 2024
  3. ^ Riverdale, interview with actress Nathalie Boltt: "Consider yourself enlightened" Daily Bloid. 1 August 2022
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Episode 322: Nathalie Boltt YVR Screen Scene. 8 October 2024
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c Nathalie Boltt NZ On Screen. Retrieved on 28 November 2024
  6. ^ Bloodlines NZ On Screen. Retrieved on 28 November 2024
  7. ^ 24 Hours to Live - Full Cast & Crew TV Guide. Retrieved on 28 November 2024
  8. ^ Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, Jacki Weaver to join NZ set of Nat Boltt’s ‘Holy Days’ if.com.au. 5 November 2024
  9. ^ Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes and Jacki Weaver to Play Quirky Nuns in Nat Boltt’s Comic Adventure ‘Holy Days’ (EXCLUSIVE) Variety. 1 November 2024
  10. ^ At my place: Riverdale actress Nathalie Boltt Stuff. 15 October 2017
  11. ^ Top Billing catches up with Riverdale stars Nathalie Boltt and Mädchen Amick Top Billing. Retrieved on 28 November 2024
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