New Zealand actors who deceased at age 71
Here are 3 famous actors from New Zealand died at 71:
Don Selwyn
Don Selwyn (November 22, 1935-April 13, 2007 Takapuna) a.k.a. Don C. Selwyn or Don Charles Selwyn, ONZM was a New Zealand film director, actor, casting director and film producer.
He died as a result of disease.
Don Selwyn is best known for his contribution to the Māori film industry, where he worked tirelessly to promote Māori culture and language. He produced and directed a number of award-winning films, including "Ngati" and "Te Rua". In addition to his work in film, Selwyn was also a respected Māori leader and advocate for indigenous rights. He was a founding board member of Te Puni Kōkiri, the government's agency for Māori development, and was instrumental in establishing the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute. Selwyn was awarded the Queen's Service Medal in 1993 and was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 1998 for his services to film and Māori. His legacy continues to inspire and influence the next generation of Māori filmmakers.
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Jonathan Hardy
Jonathan Hardy (September 20, 1940 Wellington-July 30, 2012 Southern Highlands) also known as Johnathan Hardy or Jonathon Hardy was a New Zealand actor, screenwriter and film director.
He was best known for his work as a voice actor, having voiced many characters in the popular Australian television series, "Blinky Bill". In addition to his voice work, Hardy also appeared in several films and television shows throughout his career, including "Mad Max" and "Farscape". He was also a talented screenwriter, having written the scripts for several Australian films, such as "The Last Outlaw" and "Breaker Morant". Later in his career, Hardy turned to directing, with his most notable work being the World War II film, "The Prisoner of St. Petersburg". Hardy passed away in 2012 at the age of 71.
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Martyn Sanderson
Martyn Sanderson (February 24, 1938 Westport-October 14, 2009 Otaki) was a New Zealand screenwriter, poet and actor.
He is best known for his roles in films such as "The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring" and "Sleeping Dogs". Sanderson was also a prolific writer, having written several plays and screenplays throughout his career. He was a founding member of the Wellington-based theatre company Downstage Theatre and was also involved in the establishment of the New Zealand Film Commission. In addition to his work in film and theatre, Sanderson was also known for his poetry and was awarded the Robert Burns Fellowship in 1975.
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