New Zealand actors who deceased at age 69
Here are 2 famous actors from New Zealand died at 69:
Bruce Purchase
Bruce Purchase (October 2, 1938 Thames-June 5, 2008 Putney) also known as William Reginald Bruce Purchase was a New Zealand actor.
He died caused by cancer.
Bruce Purchase was best known for his work as an actor in theatre productions, having performed in several productions in both the West End and Broadway. He also appeared in several films and television shows throughout his career, including the classic British TV series "Blake's 7" and the film "Time Bandits". He began acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and later worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Besides his work in acting, he was also an accomplished painter and sculptor. Purchase is remembered as a talented actor and artist who left his mark on the world of theatre and film.
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Tama Poata
Tama Poata (April 3, 1936 New Zealand-November 9, 2005) otherwise known as Tom Poata, Tama Te Kapua Poata or Tama Poata was a New Zealand writer and actor.
He was born in Tolaga Bay and raised in the Māori community of Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island. Poata wrote several short stories, plays and screenplays, some of which were performed in New Zealand and overseas. He was an advocate for Māori culture and promoted it through his creative work. Poata was also an actor and appeared in the New Zealand films Utu and Ngati. He was one of the founding members of the Te Reo Maori Society, which aimed to encourage the use of the Māori language in New Zealand. In his later years, he returned to his hometown and became involved in local community initiatives.
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