Representation
Jan is represented for all acting work by:
Phoenix Actors Management
Personal Details
Playing Age: 50-70
MA Acting (with Distinction) University of East London
BA (Hons – First) Contemporary Screen Acting University of the West of Scotland
Equity Member: M00228231
Email jan@janvanderblack.com
Phone 07971 960332
Recent Screen
| Year | Role | Production | Director | Company |
| 2019 | Bill Hastings | Incriminating Mary | S. Chabria | Met. Film School |
| 2019 | Bob/Franklyn | Flogging a Glass Horse | E. White | Deaf Cat Films |
| 2019 | Arthur | Hiraeth | J. Schwandner | Hiraeth Film |
| 2018 | Clive | Ghost to Ghost | M. Ley | GMovie |
| 2018 | PC Cobb | Looted | R. Pannevis | LootedFilm Ltd |
| 2018 | The Gangster | The Blood Bride | H. McKibbin | Atlantic |
| 2017 | Homeless Guy | Black Mirror (S4) | C. McCarthy | Black Mirror S4 |
| 2016 | Father | Kayleigh’s Love Story | R. Moore | Afixxious Films |
| 2016 | The Groom | Book of the Dead | H. McKibbin | Atlantic |
| 2016 | Chief Ben | Caledonia: Burns Night | A. Hoff | Cult Classic |
| 2015 | Basil | Bad Dad’s Army: Hatton Garden | L. Rogers | BBC |
| 2015 | Bank Client | Unicorn Project | S. McCarten | Kinetic Film |
| 2014 | Tramp | ROA1D | D. Sayer | Rabblewise Film |
| 2014 | Mike Dawn | Lovers | S. Paton | Polymorph |
| 2014 | Chief Ben | Caledonia: Mortal Souls | A. Hoff | Cult Classic |
| 2013 | Chief Ben | Caledonia | A. Hoff | Cult Classic |
| 2012 | Martin | Shep Baker, Luxembourg Diaries | A. Doig | Slideaway Prod. |
| 2011 | Mr McRae (Mask) | A Lonely Place To Die | J. Gilbey | Carnaby Films |
| 2010 | Blind Man | Trail of Tears | G. Roger | Roger & Reid |
Recent Theatre
| 2020 | Prisoner 1505 | Far Away | L. Turner | Donmar Warehouse |
| 2019 | Richard Pankhurst | Votes for Women! | P.Gkritzapi | Polymorph |
| 2018 | Tommy | Dulce et Decorum Est: The Unknown Soldiers | P. Gkritzapi | Polymorph |
| 2017 | Christie | 10 Rillington Place | P.Gkritzapi | Polymorph |
| 2016 | Jack | The Box | J. van der Black | Polymorph |
| 2016 | Davis/Abberline | Abberline’s Artefact (Ed Fringe run) | P. Gkritzapi | Polymorph |
| 2015 | Davis/Abberline | Abberline’s Artefact | P. Gkritzapi | Polymorph |
| 2015 | Krapp | Krapp’s Last Tape | R. Powell | UnvEiL |
| 2014 | Jack | The Box (Ed Fringe run) | J. van der Black | Polymorph |
| 2014 | Friar Lawrence | Romeo & Juliet | M. Courtney | Hipshot |
| 2013 | Beelzebub | Good Omens | A. Hoff | Cult Classic |
| 2012 | Doctor Bailey | Coma-Toast | J. van der Black | Polymorph |
| 2012 | Jack | The Box | J. van der Black | Polymorph |
| 2011 | Chlamydia | Cinderella | C. Taylor | Hipshot |
| 2011 | Big Bill | Cell A Secret | C. Taylor | Hipshot |
| 2011 | Buzz Adams | South Pacific | M. Fleming | IOC |
Other Experience
Highly experienced corporate roleplayer, including RCGP and OSCE Examinations
Teaching Drama & Stagecraft since 2006 for Feisan nan Gadhail & Feis Gleann Albainn
Stage and Cabaret since 1990 as Mentalist, Illusionist & Magician
Accents
Lancashire (Native), RP, Manchester, Yorkshire, London (standard), Irish (standard), American
(standard).
Skills
Clean Driving Licence, Good writing skills, Script Editing, Devising & Improv, Stage Combat,
Firearms experience, IT Literate, Mentalism, Close-Up & Stage Magic.