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South African movie actors died in the year 1956

Here are 1 famous actors from South Africa died in 1956:

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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