South African movie actors born in the year 1972
Here are 6 famous actors from South Africa were born in 1972:
Sibongiseni Shabalala
Sibongiseni Shabalala (May 20, 1972 Ladysmith-) a.k.a. Sibongiseni Phakathi, Sibongiseni Lucas Shabalala or Sibongiseni is a South African singer and actor.
He is best known as a member of the multiple Grammy-winning South African choral group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, which was founded by his father, Joseph Shabalala. Sibongiseni joined the group in 1986 as a young teenager and has since become a prominent member, known for his powerful lead vocals and energetic stage presence. In addition to his music career, Sibongiseni has also acted in several films, including the 2006 drama, Yesterday, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Sibongiseni is regarded as one of the most talented and influential South African musicians of his generation.
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Alfred Ntombela
Alfred Ntombela (April 3, 1972 South Africa-) is a South African actor.
He is best known for his comedic roles in popular South African films such as "Mr Bones" and "Mr Bones 2: Back from the Past". Ntombela started his acting career in the 1990s performing in theatre productions before transitioning to television and film. He has been nominated for several awards for his performances and has won the Best Comic Actor award at the South African Film and Television Awards multiple times. Ntombela has also served as an ambassador for the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and has been recognized for his philanthropic work.
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Gideon Emery
Gideon Emery (September 12, 1972 Windsor-) otherwise known as Gid is a South African actor, voice actor, singer and comedian.
He is best known for his voice work in video games, including Final Fantasy XV, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, and Street Fighter V. Emery has also acted in numerous television shows and films, including Treme, Teen Wolf, and Daredevil. In addition to his acting work, Emery has performed as a singer and songwriter, and has released several albums. He is the founder of the theater production company, The Camel's Back, and has directed and produced multiple shows. Emery is also a skilled improv comedian, having trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit (June 18, 1972 Bethal-) also known as Johannes Lodewikus Du Toit is a South African actor, composer and comedian.
He is best known for his leading role in the South African comedy film, "Stander" (2003) and for his work as a composer on various television series including "7de Laan", "Getroud Met Rugby", and "Isibaya". Du Toit began his career in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comedian and gained popularity in the early 2000s with his performances on the show "Kompleks". He has since appeared in numerous films, television series and theatre productions. Du Toit is also a talented musician and has released several albums. In addition, he is involved in various charitable organizations and supports causes for cancer relief and animal welfare.
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David James
David James (October 28, 1972 South Africa-) is a South African actor.
David James was born in October 28, 1972 in Durban, South Africa. He is best known for his roles in the movies "Dredd" (2012), "Avenged" (2013) and "The Lullaby" (2018). James began his acting career as a theater actor and became a member of the Durban theatre scene in the 1990s. He later made his transition to television and film and gained prominence for his portrayal of villains in various movies and TV series. James has also worked as a voice-over artist, lending his voice to several commercials and documentaries. In addition to acting, he is also involved in various charitable causes, particularly those focused on animal welfare.
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Jonny Pasvolsky
Jonny Pasvolsky (July 26, 1972 Cape Town-) also known as Jonathan Marc Pasvolsky, Jonathan Pasvolsky, Jonathon Pasvolsky or Jonny Pas is a South African actor. His children are called Marlena Sierra Pasvolsky, Sylvie Star and Viola Emery Rose.
Jonny Pasvolsky began his acting career in South Africa before moving to Australia in the early 2000s. He has since appeared in a variety of film and TV roles, including the Australian series "McLeod's Daughters" and the American series "The Mentalist" and "Westworld". In addition to acting, Pasvolsky is also a writer and producer. He has written and produced several short films, and co-produced the feature film "Backtrack" in which he also starred. Outside of his career, Pasvolsky is an advocate for environmental causes and has worked with organizations such as The Climate Council in Australia.
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