New Zealand actors who deceased in 2012
Here are 2 famous actors from New Zealand died in 2012:
Bob Scott
Bob Scott (February 6, 1921 Wellington-November 16, 2012 Whangamata) was a New Zealand actor.
He initially worked as a radio announcer before becoming a professional actor in the 1950s. He made his film debut in the 1957 movie 'Runaway Railway' and went on to appear in several other New Zealand films and TV series. His most well-known role came in the form of the character Ted in the long-running New Zealand soap opera 'Close to Home'. In addition to his acting career, Scott was also an accomplished writer, penning several plays and novels throughout his lifetime. He was honored with a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 1995 for his contributions to both the acting and literary communities in New Zealand.
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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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