Who is David Genaro? Is Jamie Bartlett a South African?
Who is David Genaro – Jamie Bartlett was originally from South Africa. He was, however, born in the United Kingdom. James Bartlett was most recognized for his roles in theatre and as David Genaro, the villainous puppet master in Rhythm City.
Bartlett was a well-known and multi-faceted South African actor before starring in Rhythm City.
Bartlett’s cinematic career began with American films such as American Ninja 2 (1987) and American Ninja 5 (1993), both of which he co-starred in alongside Michael Dudikoff and Steve James.
Jamie Bartlett | Credit: Ameyaw Debrah
Bartlett also played Joss in Angelina Jolie’s romantic film Beyond Borders, which was released in 2003 and told the story of two star-crossed lovers.
Bartlett plays Dirk Hendricks, a local police officer, opposite Hilary Swank in the 2004 British feature drama Red Dust, directed by Academy Award winner Tom Hooper.
Sarah Barcant (Hilary Swank) is a New York lawyer who returns to South Africa, where she grew up, in this film based on Gillian Slovo’s novel Red Dust.
