South African actors died in Pneumonia

Here are 2 famous actors from South Africa died in Pneumonia:

Donald Randolph

Donald Randolph (January 5, 1906 Cape Town-March 16, 1993 Los Angeles) also known as Don Randolph or Donald F. Randolf was a South African actor and voice actor.

He appeared in over 100 films and television shows throughout his career. Randolph got his start in acting in the 1930s in his hometown of Cape Town before eventually moving to the United States in the 1940s. He worked extensively in Hollywood and was known for his deep, resonant voice, which he lent to numerous animated characters. Some of his notable film credits include "King Solomon's Mines" (1950), "Kiss Me Deadly" (1955), and "Spartacus" (1960). He also lent his voice to characters on the popular animated series "The Flintstones" and "The Jetsons." Randolph continued to work in film and television throughout the 1970s and 1980s and was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1988.

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Siegfried Mynhardt

Siegfried Mynhardt (March 5, 1906 Johannesburg-March 28, 1996 Johannesburg) also known as Siegfried Charles Ferdinand Mynhardt was a South African actor.

He began his career as a stage actor, performing in numerous productions in his native country as well as in the United Kingdom. Mynhardt was also a prolific film and television actor, appearing in many popular South African productions. He is perhaps best known for his role in the film "The Gods Must Be Crazy", in which he played the treacherous government official Sam Boga. In addition to his acting work, Mynhardt was also known for his work as a director and playwright. He wrote several plays that were staged in South Africa during the 1940s and 1950s. Mynhardt was recognized for his contributions to the arts with numerous awards, including the Order of the Baobab, a prestigious honor bestowed by the South African government.

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