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- Anthony Bishop was born on 29 September 1971 in Gauteng, South Africa. He was an actor, known for District 9 (2009), Chappie (2015) and The Salvation (2014). He died on 21 October 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Jannes Eiselen (21 September 1980 - 23 September 2016) was a TV, stage and voice actor born in New York, but moved to South Africa in his youth. He was married and lived in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was trained in South Africa at the University of Pretoria, where he completed his degree in Drama in 2002.
He performed in various stage plays and local series as a young performer. His first international role was in 2005, where he played Cpt. John Laverty in the UK docudrama, Zero Hour (2004). In 2006 he played the role of Dr. Deon Bekker on 3 seasons of the medical drama Hillside (2006), a teen drama that aired in Canada.
In 2010, Eiselen was diagnosed with a primary parenchymal pineal brain tumor, a very rare and poorly understood cancer. Jannes wrestled with cancer in 2010-2011 and did not return to acting until December 2011, when he played on the TV Mini-Series, The Sinking of the Laconia (2010) before landing his role as Dufresne, the ship's accountant in Black Sails (2014). Sadly, brain cancer forced him to leave the cast prior to filming the second season.
Jannes was also very successful in South Africa as a voice artist.
Jannes was a supporter of Faces of Hope Foundation, a charity that provides assistance to people, especially children with rare-cancers.
He died in Johannesburg, South Africa on 23 September 2016, two days after his 36th birthday, after his long and hard-fought battle with brain cancer. - The future Italian epic star was registered as Roy Park in 1928, but little Reg was soon re-named after his father Reginald Park Snr., a well-known gymnasium proprietor in Leeds and owner of the Reg Park Barbell Company. Reg Jnr. played reserve team football for Leeds United before turning to body-building in 1946. He finished Mr Universe runner-up to future film rival Steve Reeves in 1950, then won the title outright in 1951, 1958 and 1965. After marrying South African-born Mareon Isaacs in Johannesburg in 1952, the Parks moved permanently to South Africa where Reg ran a chain of fitness studios. In December 1960 he was invited to Rome to star in two back-to-back Hercules movies, Hercules and the Captive Women (1961) followed immediately by Hercules in the Haunted World (1961). Since these were directed by intellectually acclaimed veterans Vittorio Cottafavi and Mario Bava, Reg Park himself became something of a cult personality in the Italian epic genre. His friend and protege Arnold Schwarzenegger considered Park to be the best of the "peplum" heroes.
Three more sword-and-sandals followed, including Maciste in King Solomon's Mines (1964) which, handily for Park, was filmed on location in South Africa. - Stunts
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Actor
Began as an actor in Kurt Russell-Disney Films in 1974. Made the switch to the Stunt world following a successful career as a junior pro surfer. Born, bred, and resided in Malibu. Many, many stunts later, David made the promotion to Stunt Coordinator in 1978 on Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). Coordinating TV and films all over the world brought him up to the position of 2nd Unit Director on Gorky Park (1983). "Action" movies proceeded to explode along with David's career. Befriending Harrison Ford, two of David's most notable 2nd units were Patriot Games (1992) and Clear and Present Danger (1994). As shown in Filmography, he worked back-to-back until the break from Disney, offering to 1st unit Direct the feature, Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996). Directorial debut grossed over $100 Million. Completed two features for 1997, Desperate Measures (1998) & Sphere (1998) with Barry Levinson.- Actor
- Stunts
Larry Taylor was born on 13 July 1918 in Peterborough, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Zulu (1964), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) and Gamble for a Throne (1961). He was married to Anni Taylor. He died on 6 August 2003 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Jamie Uys was an internationally acclaimed film director who completed 24 films. Prizes for his work included the 1981 Grand Prix at the Festival International du Film de Comedy Vevey for 'The Gods Must be Crazy' and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association award for best documentary in 1974 for 'Beautiful People' aka 'Animals are Beautiful People'. 'The Gods Must be Crazy' enjoyed three years of uninterrupted screening in the United States.- Actor
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (July 18, 1918 - December 5, 2013) was the former leader of the African National Congress (ANC). He was known for his lifelong struggle against apartheid (enforced racial separation), which was instituted in South Africa in 1948. The ANC was soon declared a terrorist organization and banned by the South African government. Mandela was arrested in 1962 and imprisoned for life on "terrorist" charges, but in 1990, he was freed by South African president F.W. de Klerk. In 1994, Mandela was elected president of South Africa.
Two biographical films were made and Mandela and de Klerk (1997) focused on Mandela's life's struggles.- Emrys Jones was born on 22 September 1915 in Manchester, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1966) and The Wicked Lady (1945). He was married to Anne Ridler and Pauline Bentley. He died on 10 July 1972 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Graham Armitage was born on 24 April 1936 in Manchester, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Devils (1971), Jane and the Lost City (1987) and The Avengers (1961). He died on 6 March 1999 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Producer
- Actor
- Writer
Shona Ferguson was born on 30 April 1974 in Gaborone, Botswana. He was a producer and actor, known for The Gift (2014), Kings of Jo'burg (2020) and Step Up to a Start Up (2014). He was married to Connie Ferguson. He died on 30 July 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Jamie Bartlett was born on 9 July 1966 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Rhythm City (2007), Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) and Beyond Borders (2003). He was married to Camilla Waldman. He died on 23 May 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Menzi Ngubane was born on 28 August 1964 in Ntabazinduna, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. He was an actor, known for How to Steal 2 Million (2011), Generations (1993) and The King's Messenger (1990). He was married to Sikelelo Sishuba and Lerato Sidibe. He died on 13 March 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Actress
- Script and Continuity Department
Mary Twala was born on 14 September 1939 in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. She was an actress, known for This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection (2019), The Dark Tower (2017) and Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014). She was married to Ndaba Mhlongo. She died on 4 July 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Actor
- Director
- Producer
John Matshikiza was born on 26 November 1954 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was an actor and director, known for Beyond Borders (2003), Dust Devil (1992) and Soldier Soldier (1991). He died on 15 September 2008 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Actor
- Writer
Andrew Thompson was an actor and writer, known for Roepman (2011), Ek Joke Net (2011) and Superhelde (2011). He died on 10 March 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Jonathan Rands was born in 1954 in South Africa. He was an actor, known for Big Game (1988), Mercenary Fighters (1988) and Hayfever (1984). He died on 29 April 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Lucky Dube was born on 3 August 1964 in Ermelo, Johannesburg, South Africa. He was an actor and composer, known for Getting Lucky (1985), Voice in the Dark (1990) and No me la puc treure del cap (2010). He was married to Zanele Mdluli. He died on 18 October 2007 in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, South Africa.- Winston Gama was an actor, known for Shaka Zulu (1986), Dragonard (1988) and Mercenary Fighters (1988). He died on 22 November 2004 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Visual Effects
- Additional Crew
- Editorial Department
Kate Chappell was born on 19 December 1985 in Rye, New York, USA. She is known for Godzilla (2014), Divergent (2014) and Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014). She died on 1 June 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Jennifer Gray was born on 5 November 1916 in Hagzhou, China. She was an actress, known for While the Sun Shines (1947), Assassin for Hire (1950) and Tons of Money (1947). She was married to Robert Langford. She died on 3 February 1962 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Joe Stewardson was born in 1927 in Southport, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Pens en Pootjies (1974), Lelik Is My Offer (1975) and Taxi! (1970). He died in 1997 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Actor
- Music Department
- Writer
Johnny Clegg was born on 7 June 1953 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for George of the Jungle (1997), Rain Man (1988) and Invictus (2009). He was married to 'Jenny Clegg'. He died on 16 July 2019 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Casting Department
Joe Mafela was born in 1942 in Sibasa, Transvaal, South Africa. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Retribution (2011), Going Up! (1998) and Ten Little Indians (1989). He died on 18 March 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Actor
- Production Manager
- Additional Crew
Dawid van der Walt was an actor and production manager, known for Voor sononder (1962), The Last Lion (1972) and Marmerpoel (1972). He died on 2 May 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Brenda Fassie was born on 3 November 1964 in Capetown, South Africa. She is known for Sahara (2005), Blended (2014) and Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema (2008). She died on 9 May 2004 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Percival Rubens was born on 29 December 1929 in Krugersdorp, South Africa. He was a director and writer, known for Survival Zone (1983), The Demon (1981) and Mister Kingstreet's War (1971). He died on 13 June 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Sibongile "Mabongi" Sokhulu was a very classy, warm-hearted lady. She came from a family of 5, 2 boys and 3 girls, she the eldest. Her mother Swazi and Nkosini were blessed to have such a beautiful wonderful daughter.
She was very athletic and a beauty too. She was also a born again Christian. She did drum majorettes at school and karate and athletics at Eshowe College.
She came to Joburg in 1984 to be a presenter on a show Ingxubevange. In the same year she got a part in uShaka Zulu as Nomcebo. As a beauty, she scooped many titles like Miss Umlazi 1979, Miss Nafcoc, Miss Black South Africa, and the 1st black entry in 1987 in Miss South Africa.
She joined TV newsroom in 1989 and was the best presenter in Zulu News and won many awards even hearts of Zulu speaking people.
Her struggles and pain in loosing her son to his father costed her life as she was diagnosed with cancer in 2002. She succumbed to cancer in 2005 October 6. she is survived by her 3 kids, 3 siblings and mom and dad. - Actor
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Sam Phillips was born on 18 March 1948 in South Africa. He was an actor and writer, known for Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), Nna Sajene Kokobela (2001) and Nukie (1987). He died on 16 January 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Director
- Cinematographer
- Producer
David Millin was born on 11 June 1920 in Cape Town, South Africa. He was a director and cinematographer, known for Stropers van die Laeveld (1962), Seven Against the Sun (1964) and Last of the Few (1960). He was married to Zelda Millin. He died on 26 May 1999 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- John Hussey was an actor, known for Get Carter (1971), Rage to Kill (1987) and Gold (1974). He died on 8 September 1995 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
- Kenneth Hendel was born on 8 March 1931 in London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Prisoners of the Lost Universe (1983), Man of Violence (1970) and Thieves of Fortune (1990). He died in November 2006 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
- Transportation Department
Peter Revson was the perfect stereotype of the young, rich, jet-setting playboy race car driver, but ironically it was an image he loathed. Revson was born in New York City, to a family that founded the Revlon Cosmetics empire. He started his racing career in the 60s in Hawaii, racing in local events before moving to Europe and trying the prestigious Formula 1 series. After modest results, Revson returned to the States and continued in USAC, Can-Am and Sportscar events before returning to Europe and another stint in Formula 1. This time, Revson was more successful as he was tabbed to drive for the McLaren team. He won two times, but more importantly won the respect and admiration of the racing community for his skills. Revson moved on to the Shadow team in 1974 and things were looking great as he was one of the favorites for the World Championship and he was engaged to former Miss World 'Marjorie Wallace'. Unfortunately, Revson was killed during testing for the South African Grand Prix, when his Shadow struck the barriers and exploded. America had lost one of its most promising drivers.- Riky Rick was born on 20 June 1987 in South Africa. He was an actor, known for Riky Rick: Boss Zonke (2015), E! VIP Africa (2016) and Wissenschaftsdoku (2012). He was married to Bianca Naidoo and Unknown. He died on 23 February 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Composer
- Music Department
- Actor
Vic Oliver was born on 8 July 1898 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]. He was a composer and actor, known for Give Us the Moon (1944), He Found a Star (1941) and Studio One (1948). He was married to Natalie Conder and Sarah Churchill. He died on 15 August 1964 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Shoki Mokgapa was born on 17 August 1984 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. She was an actress, known for Dredd (2012), Sink (2015) and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). She died on 25 September 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Casting Director
- Casting Department
- Producer
Moonyeenn Lee was a casting director and producer, known for Eye in the Sky (2015), Blood Diamond (2006) and Safe House (2012). Moonyeenn died on 18 July 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Composer
- Music Department
- Producer
Hugh Masekela was born on 4 April 1939 in Wilbank, South Africa. He was a composer and producer, known for The Jewel of the Nile (1985), The Last King of Scotland (2006) and Blended (2014). He was married to Elinam Cofie, Jabu Mbatha, Chris Calloway and Miriam Makeba. He died on 23 January 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Sally Bulloch was born on 11 July 1948 in Chatham, Kent, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Dawn Killer (1959) and Alfie Darling (1975). She died on 10 April 2008 in Franschhoek, Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Lesego Motsepe was born on 28 April 1974 in South Africa. She was an actress, known for Carpe Diem (1997) and Isidingo (1998). She died on 20 January 2014 in Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
- Verna Vels was born on 13 June 1933 in Reitz, Orange Free State, South Africa. She was an actress and writer, known for Lag Met Wena: 'n Afrikaanse Filmkonsert (1977), Liewe Heksie (1978) and Trompie en die Boksombende (1980). She died on 21 August 2014 in Brixton, Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Winnie Mandela was born on 26 September 1936 in Bizana, South Africa. She was married to Nelson Mandela. She died on 2 April 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Actor
- Casting Department
Ramolao Makhene was born in 1947 in Western Native Township, South Africa. He was an actor, known for Oddball Hall (1990), Laser Mission (1989) and Dirty Games (1989). He died on 13 July 2003 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Nadine Gordimer was born on 20 November 1923 in Springs, Transvaal, South Africa. She was a writer and director, known for City Lovers (1982), The Gordimer Stories (1982) and Allen Boesak: Choosing for Justice (1984). She was married to Reinhold Cassirer and Gerald Gavronsky. She died on 13 July 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Richard Haddon Haines was born on 19 November 1948 in Empangeni, South Africa. He was an actor and writer, known for Curse III: Blood Sacrifice (1991), Othello (1989) and The Mantis Project (1987). He died on 22 July 1990 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Actress
- Composer
Sophie Mgcina was born in 1938. She was an actress and composer, known for Cry Freedom (1987), A Dry White Season (1989) and Dingaka (1964). She died on 2 December 2005 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Bradley Olivier was born on 10 March 1987 in Paarl, South Africa. He was an actor and producer, known for Lockdown Heights (2020), Frankie & Felipé (2024) and Ballade vir 'n Enkeling (2015). He died on 20 July 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Michael Mayer was born on 2 August 1943 in Cape Town, South Africa. He was an actor, known for Killer Force (1976), Blast (2004) and Sell a Million (1975). He died on 21 January 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Daphney Hlomuka was born in 1949. She was an actress, known for Gugu and Andile (2009), Soweto Green: This Is a 'Tree' Story (1995) and uGugu no Andile (2008). She died on 1 October 2008 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
M.A. Wetherell was born in 1883 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England, UK. He was an actor and director, known for Robinson Crusoe (1927), Livingstone (1925) and Sam's Kid (1922). He died on 25 February 1939 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Music Department
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Ray Martin was born on 11 October 1918 in Vienna, Austria. He was a composer, known for Bronson (2008), Never Too Young (1965) and Yield to the Night (1956). He died on 7 February 1988 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.