South African movie actors died in the year 1972
Here are 1 famous actors from South Africa died in 1972:
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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