South African movie actors died in the year 2014
Here are 2 famous actors from South Africa died in 2014:
Bill Kerr
Bill Kerr (June 10, 1922 Cape Town-August 28, 2014 Perth) a.k.a. William Kerr, Willie Kerr, William 'Bill' Kerr or William Henry Kerr was a South African actor, voice actor, comedian and vaudeville performer.
He grew up in Australia and started his career in entertainment as a teenager, performing in music halls and vaudeville shows. Kerr later transitioned to radio and television, becoming a prominent figure in Australian comedy.
He is best known for his roles in popular British sitcoms, including "Hancock's Half Hour" and "Doctor Who". Kerr also had a successful film career, appearing in movies such as "The Dam Busters" and "Gallipoli".
Despite suffering from Alzheimer's disease in later years, Kerr continued to act and perform, and received the Order of Australia in recognition of his contributions to the entertainment industry.
Bill Kerr is remembered as one of Australia's most beloved comedians and actors.
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Glyn Jones
Glyn Jones (April 27, 1931 Durban-April 2, 2014 Vamos) was a South African screenwriter, actor and film director.
As a young man, Glyn Jones moved to England to attend university, earning a degree in English from the University of Cambridge. After graduation, he worked as a teacher for several years before eventually transitioning into a career in film and television. Jones wrote for a number of popular British television shows, including "The Avengers" and "The Saint," before moving on to film directing in the 1970s. Some of his notable films include "The Medusa Touch" and "Venom." In addition to his work in film and television, Jones was also an accomplished stage actor, having performed on the West End in London and on Broadway in New York City.
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