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Neil Sandilands

Actor · Director

Known for The Flash and News of the World.

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Overview

Born in 1975, Neil Sandilands is a South African actor and director who played Thinker in The Flash (2015). Beyond that role, look for Sandilands in News of the World (2020) as Johanna’s uncle. Sandilands’ birthplace is Randfontein, South Africa, and the birth date is May 1, 1975.

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Last updated November 1, 2026

Quick Facts

Known for: The Flash, News of the World
Occupation: Actor, Director
Born: May 1, 1975 in Randfontein, South Africa
Credits listed: 4 (2003–2024)
Official links: Official site

Official Social Accounts

Film & Television Credits

2024 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes IMDb ↗
2020 News of the World as Johanna’s uncle IMDb ↗
2015 The Flash as Thinker IMDb ↗
2003 Proteus IMDb ↗

Full filmography on IMDb ↗

Connections

Worked with

News of the World: Fred Hechinger, Chuk Iwuji
The Flash: Ben Affleck, Morena Baccarin, Michael Keaton, Michael Shannon, Jeremy Irons, Ezra Miller, LaMonica Garrett, Wentworth Miller