Here are 1 famous actors from South Africa died in 1961:
Kenneth Hunter (February 19, 1882 Cape Town-December 21, 1961 Los Angeles) was a South African actor.
He appeared in over 300 films in Hollywood, starting in silent films in the 1910s and continuing through the 1950s. He often played supporting roles such as butlers, detectives, and policemen. Despite his prolific career, Hunter is perhaps best known for his role as Otis the drunk in the 1946 film "It's a Wonderful Life." Hunter also had a career as a stage actor, appearing on Broadway in the 1920s and 1930s.