South African movie actors died in the year 1978

Here are 1 famous actors from South Africa died in 1978:

Donald Gray

Donald Gray (March 3, 1914 Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape-April 7, 1978 South Africa) a.k.a. Don Tidbury, Donald Elred Owermann Tidbury, Eldred Tidbury or Elred Owermann Tidbury was a South African actor and announcer. He had two children, Lorreta Gray and Deborah Gray.

Gray started his career in broadcasting in the mid-1930s and became known for his distinctive voice. He worked for several radio stations in South Africa, including the South African Broadcasting Corporation, where he was a presenter and producer. He later moved into acting and appeared in many South African films and television series. Some of his notable roles include the character of 'Jud Pierson' in the film adaptation of Cry, The Beloved Country and the television series The Villagers. Gray was also a director of the South African Academy for Arts and Science and was actively involved in promoting the arts in South Africa. He is remembered as one of the pioneers of South African broadcasting and an important figure in the country's entertainment industry.

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