South African movie actors died when they were 79
Here are 2 famous actors from South Africa died at 79:
Wensley Pithey
Wensley Pithey (June 21, 1914 Cape Town-November 10, 1993 London) otherwise known as Wensley Athey or Winsley Pithy was a South African actor, theatre director and theatrical producer.
He started his career in South Africa, appearing in several stage productions and radio dramas. In the 1950s, he moved to London and continued his career in theatre, eventually becoming a successful theatre director and producer. Pithey also appeared in several films and television shows, including the British TV series "The Avengers" and "Doctor Who." He was known for his smooth voice and impeccable timing as an actor, and for his ability to create compelling stage productions as a director and producer. Pithey was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 1983 for his contributions to theatre.
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Alec Kellaway
Alec Kellaway (April 5, 1894 Cape Town-April 5, 1973) was a South African actor.
He started his acting career in London before moving to Hollywood in the 1920s where he appeared in numerous films such as "The Torrent," "The Foreign Legion," and "The Lone Star Ranger." Kellaway also had a successful stage career, appearing in Broadway productions such as "The Circle," "Pygmalion," and "The Confidential Clerk." In addition to acting, Kellaway was also a playwright and screenwriter, penning scripts for films such as "His Girl Friday" and "The Postman Always Rings Twice." He continued to act well into his 70s and received critical acclaim for his role in the 1970 film "The Reivers."
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