P. J. Prinsloo

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P. J. Prinsloo
Born
Peter John Prinsloo

(1978-02-06) 6 February 1978 (age 44)
OccupationActor
Years active1995–present
Children2

Peter John "P. J." Prinsloo (born 6 February 1978) is a South African actor. He has had recurring roles on Edgemont as Chris Laidlaw and on Battlestar Galactica as Lt. Mei 'Freaker' Firelli.

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Prinsloo has been a social justice youth facilitator since 1999. He began by teaching anti-violence and anti-racism workshops for the Attorney General of Canada, touring schools throughout British Columbia. Prinsloo has also run an improv theatre tournament since 1998. [1]

Personal life

P. J. Prinsloo is married to Rukiya Bernard, they have two children.

Filmography

Television

Film

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