South African movie actors died in the year 1987
Here are 2 famous actors from South Africa died in 1987:
Geoffrey Steele
Geoffrey Steele (June 27, 1914 Potchefstroom-February 7, 1987 Los Angeles) a.k.a. Geoffrey Herbert Steele was a South African actor. He had one child, Georgiana Steele.
Steele began his acting career in his home country of South Africa, appearing in both stage productions and films. In 1948, he moved to England to further his career and worked in British film and television throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Some of his notable film credits include "The Black Tent" (1956), "A Tale of Two Cities" (1958), and "The Guns of Navarone" (1961).
In the late 1960s, Steele moved to the United States and continued to work in film and television. He appeared in several popular television series, including "Mission: Impossible," "The Wild Wild West," and "Hawaii Five-O." His final film credit was in the 1985 science fiction thriller "D.A.R.Y.L."
In addition to acting, Steele was also a skilled musician and published several books on music theory. He passed away in Los Angeles in 1987 at the age of 72.
Steele was born to English parents in Potchefstroom, South Africa. He attended school in England before returning to South Africa, where he began his acting career. Steele was known for his versatility as an actor, appearing in a wide range of genres from drama to adventure to science fiction. He was also skilled in dialects and accents, which allowed him to play a variety of nationalities.
Steele's love for music led him to study music theory and to become an accomplished pianist. He often incorporated his musical talents into his acting roles, playing the piano in various films and television shows. Steele also wrote several books on music theory, including "The Craft of Musical Composition."
Despite his success as an actor, Steele was known for being a private person and rarely gave interviews. He was married twice, and his daughter Georgiana Steele followed in her father's footsteps, working as an actress and dancer.
Steele's legacy in the entertainment industry continues to be celebrated by fans of classic film and television.
Ernest Severn
Ernest Severn (May 3, 1933 Johannesburg-November 27, 1987 Thousand Oaks) was a South African actor.
Ernest Severn began his acting career in Johannesburg, South Africa where he portrayed many well-known characters on stage. His talent led him to star in various television shows such as "The Villagers" and "The Forsythe Saga". In the 1970s, he moved to the United States where he continued to act in Hollywood films such as "The Postman Always Rings Twice" and "The Formula". Despite being diagnosed with a terminal illness, he continued to work until his death in 1987, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances.
Ernest Severn was born on May 3, 1933, in Johannesburg, South Africa. After completing his studies, he started acting in his hometown and quickly became famous for his compelling stage performances. In the early 1960s, he landed his first television role in the South African series "The Villagers," which was followed by his portrayal of Gerald Forsythe in "The Forsythe Saga," which aired from 1967 to 1968.
Severn's talent grabbed the attention of international producers, and in the 1970s, he moved to the United States to pursue his acting career. He made his Hollywood debut in the 1981 film "The Postman Always Rings Twice," which starred Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange. In 1983, he appeared in the film "The Formula" alongside Marlon Brando and George C. Scott.
Despite receiving a terminal illness diagnosis, Severn continued to work and perform in film and television until his death in 1987, at the age of 54, in Thousand Oaks, California. His memorable performances in Hollywood and South Africa are an enduring legacy, and he is remembered as one of the most talented actors of his time.