South African movie actors died when they were 47
Here are 4 famous actors from South Africa died at 47:
Nigel Green
Nigel Green (October 15, 1924 Pretoria-May 15, 1972 Brighton) a.k.a. Nigel Greene was a South African actor.
He started his acting career in the late 1940s in South Africa before moving to England in the 1950s, where he made a name for himself as a character actor in films such as "Jason and the Argonauts" (1963), "Zulu" (1964), and "The Ipcress File" (1965). He was known for his commanding screen presence and his ability to play both heroes and villains with equal skill.
Despite his success in film, Green also worked extensively in theatre, appearing in productions of "Othello," "Hamlet," and "Richard III" among others. He was a founding member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and played a vital role in its early years.
Tragically, Green died of a heart attack in 1972 at the age of 47. Despite his relatively brief career, he left a lasting impression on the world of film and theatre and continues to be remembered as one of the most talented actors of his generation.
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Frank Fenter
Frank Fenter (February 25, 1936 Johannesburg-July 21, 1983 Macon) was a South African record producer, talent manager, actor and music executive.
He was best known for managing the British rock band, Humble Pie, and for being the president of the Atlantic Records label in the United States. Fenter began his career in the music industry in South Africa, where he worked with artists such as Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela. He moved to London in the 1960s and worked for the Immediate Records label before joining Atlantic Records. Fenter's management of Humble Pie in the early 1970s helped establish the band as a major force in the rock music world. He continued to work in the music industry until his death from a heart attack at the age of 47. Fenter was known for his unconventional business methods and his dedication to promoting new and innovative music.
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Gert van den Bergh
Gert van den Bergh (October 16, 1920 Johannesburg-February 16, 1968 Cape Town) a.k.a. Gert Van der Berg or Gert Van den Bergh was a South African actor and voice actor. He had one child, Regardt van den Bergh.
He began his acting career in 1948 with the role of Hendrick in the film "Oupa se wals" and went on to appear in more than 60 films in South Africa and internationally, including "Zulu", "The Naked Prey", and "Checkpoint". Van den Bergh was known for his tough-guy roles and often portrayed villains in his films. In addition to his acting work, he also lent his voice to several films and television shows, including the Afrikaans dub of "The Flintstones" and the role of Colonel Gumm in the TV series "Batman". Van den Bergh was a decorated World War II veteran, having served with the South African Air Force, and later joined the South African Secret Service during the apartheid era. He died of a heart attack at the age of 47 in Cape Town.
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Oliver Wakefield
Oliver Wakefield (May 29, 1909 Natal Province-June 30, 1956 Rye) also known as Wakefield, Oliver was a South African actor.
He began his acting career in Cape Town, South Africa and later moved to London, England and appeared in several West End productions. One of his most notable roles was playing the lead role in the London production of the musical "Zip Goes a Million". Wakefield also had a successful film career, appearing in several popular British films of the 1940s and 1950s, including "The Saint in London" and "The Blue Lamp". He was also a popular radio personality, hosting his own show on the BBC. Wakefield passed away in Rye, England at the age of 47.
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