New Zealand actors who deceased in 1995
Here are 2 famous actors from New Zealand died in 1995:
Bruno Lawrence
Bruno Lawrence (February 12, 1941 Worthing-June 10, 1995 Wellington) also known as David Charles Gilbert Lawrence, David Charles Lawrence or David Lawrence was a New Zealand actor, screenwriter and musician.
He began his career as a musician, playing in bands in Australia before returning to New Zealand and starting his acting career in the early 1970s. Lawrence appeared in a number of New Zealand films and television shows throughout his career, including "Smash Palace" and "The Quiet Earth". He also wrote and directed several films, including "Heart of the Stag" and "Send a Gorilla". In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Lawrence was a passionate advocate for the environment and was involved in several conservation efforts in New Zealand. Lawrence passed away in 1995 at the age of 54 from lung cancer.
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Colin Tapley
Colin Tapley (May 7, 1907 Dunedin-December 1, 1995 Coates, Gloucestershire) a.k.a. Colin Edward Livingstone Tapley was a New Zealand actor and pilot. He had two children, Martin Tapley and Nigel Tapley.
Tapley began his career in the film industry as a stunt pilot, performing aerial stunts in several Hollywood productions. He then transitioned into acting, appearing in over 70 films and television shows throughout his career. Some of his notable film appearances include his role as the First Officer Harold in the 1933 film "King Kong," and as a military officer in the 1942 film "Mrs. Miniver."
During World War II, Tapley served in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, where he flew transport planes and trained other pilots. After the war, he continued to act in films and television shows, but also had a successful career as a commercial pilot. He later retired to Coates, Gloucestershire, where he lived until his death in 1995.
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