South African movie actors died in the year 2007
Here are 3 famous actors from South Africa died in 2007:
Henry Cele
Henry Cele (January 30, 1949 Durban-November 2, 2007 Durban) was a South African actor and soccer player.
He is best known for his role as Shaka Zulu in the 1986 television series of the same name, for which he received critical acclaim and worldwide recognition. Cele's acting career spanned three decades and he appeared in several films and television series such as "The Ghost and the Darkness" and "Roots". Prior to his acting career, he was also a professional soccer player and played for the team AmaZulu. Cele was an advocate for social justice and worked with various organizations to fight against apartheid in South Africa. He passed away in 2007 at the age of 58 due to complications from diabetes.
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Bill Flynn
Bill Flynn (December 13, 1948 Cape Town-July 11, 2007 Johannesburg) a.k.a. William Frederick Flynn, William "Bill" Flynn or William Flynn was a South African actor and comedian.
He was best known for his work on the South African satirical television show, The NewsHounds, where he played a variety of characters and showcased his talent for impressions.
Flynn began his career in the 1970s as a stand-up comedian, performing at clubs and festivals throughout South Africa. He later transitioned to television, and his iconic characters on The NewsHounds, including the bumbling reporter Oom Kosie and the Soviet spy Alexi Ivanovich, made him a household name.
In addition to his work on The NewsHounds, Flynn was a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to numerous animated series and commercials. He was also a writer, director, and producer, and was involved in many theater productions in South Africa.
Flynn was known for his quick wit and sharp sense of humor, and he used his platform to comment on the political and social issues of his time. He was a beloved figure in South African entertainment, and his legacy continues to inspire comedians and performers today.
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Patrick Mynhardt
Patrick Mynhardt (June 12, 1932 Bethulie-October 25, 2007 London) also known as Patrick Beattie Mynhardt or Patrick Mynhart was a South African actor. He had one child, Johann Mynhardt.
Throughout his career, Patrick Mynhardt was renowned for his one-man plays, which he wrote and performed himself. One of his most famous roles was in "The Boy from Bethulie," a production which he first performed in 1963 and continued to perform for over 40 years. He was also a successful director, and directed several plays for the National Theatre Organisation in South Africa.
In addition to his work on stage, Mynhardt appeared in several South African films and television shows throughout his career. Some of his notable film roles include "The Gods Must be Crazy" (1980) and "Gandhi" (1982).
Mynhardt received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver, which was awarded to him by the South African government in 2006 for his contribution to the performing arts.
He passed away in London in 2007 at the age of 75.
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