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Arnold Vosloo was born in Pretoria, South Africa, to stage actor parents, Johanna Petronella Vorster and Johannes J. Daniel Vosloo. He is an Afrikaaner (of mostly Dutch, as well as German, Swiss-German, Danish, and French, descent).

Vosloo quickly established a fine reputation as an actor in his native South Africa, winning several awards there for his theater work, including "More Is 'n Lang Dag", "Don Juan" and "Torch Song Trilogy". A regular performer with South Africa's State Theatre, he also played leading roles in "Savages", "Twelfth Night" and "Hamlet". His film career in the RSA brought him The Dalro Award as Best Actor for both Maneuvers (1984) and Circles in a Forest (1989), and the Dalro Best Actor Nomination for the film version of More Is 'n Lang Dag.

After moving to the United States, he appeared in "Born In The R.S.A." at Chicago's Northlight Theatre and starred with Al Pacino and Sheryl Lee in a Circle In The Square Uptown production of "Salome" (his character's name was "Jokanaan"). The latter running for a total of 18 performances only between June 28, 1992 and July 2, 1992. Vosloo's film credits include Ridley Scott's 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), John Woo's Hard Target (1993) (produced by James Jacks and Sean Daniel), Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995) and Darkman III: Die Darkman Die (1996), both directed by Bradford May, and George Miller's Zeus and Roxanne (1997). Equally at home on the television screen, Vosloo appeared in American Gothic (1995) for Fox and Nash Bridges (1996) for CBS.

Glynis Johns was the daughter of actor Mervyn Johns. Best known for her light comedy roles and often playful flirtation, Glynis was born in South Africa while her parents were on tour there (her mother was a concert pianist) but was always proud of her Welsh roots and took delight in playing the female lead (opposite Richard Burton) in the classic Under Milk Wood (1971). She was probably best known for her role as the suffragette mother in Mary Poppins (1964) although she is probably best loved for her fishy roles in Miranda (1948) and Mad About Men (1954). She had earlier showed she could take on the serious roles as well as in Frieda (1947). Most recently seen (at the time of writing) in Superstar (1999). Johns died in 2024, aged 100, having never received the damehood she had richly deserved for decades. Predeceased by her only son, she was survived by a grandson,Thomas Forwood, and three great-grandchildren.

Elon Musk was born on 28 June 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor and producer, known for Machete Kills (2013), Iron Man 2 (2010) and Why Him? (2016). He was previously married to Talulah Riley and Justine Musk.

The character actor Nigel Green, born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1924, was educated in England and studied chemical engineering before winning a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. By age 24, he was appearing on stage at both the Old Vic and Stratford-on-Avon, and in the early 1950s, he made his film and television debuts. In 1956, he received serious injuries in an accident, but he fully recovered and established himself as a familiar figure in British film and television. His forceful, dominant manner inevitably led Green to military and authoritarian roles throughout his career while his tall, muscular physique was appropriate for playing such characters as Fertog "The Bear" in the television series William Tell (1958), Little John in Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960), and Hercules in Jason and the Argonauts (1963). Green had a number of small film roles in the early 1960s until his appearance in the critically acclaimed Zulu (1964), after which his film roles improved. Perhaps his best-known performance is that of Michael Caine 's superior in the stylish spy film The Ipcress File (1965). In addition to a few British horror films, such as The Skull (1965), The Face of Fu Manchu (1965), and Countess Dracula (1971), Green also appeared in a number of Hollywood films, including Tobruk (1967), The Wrecking Crew (1968) and The Kremlin Letter (1970). Green's later films brought him international recognition and a chance at stardom; however, his career was brought to an abrupt end by his sudden death in 1972 at age 47 from an overdose of sleeping pills. It is unknown if his death was intentional, although Green's family believed it to be accidental. He was separated from his wife at the time of his death.

Roger Michell was born on 5 June 1956 in Pretoria, South Africa. He was a director and writer, known for Notting Hill (1999), Venus (2006) and Enduring Love (2004). He was married to Anna Maxwell Martin and Kate Buffery. He died on 22 September 2021.

Gerald Kyd was born in Pretoria, South Africa. His heritage is Greek and Scots. Gerald trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. He has worked extensively in theatre, television and film. On television, he is known for Persons Unknown, Cold Feet, Harlots, Deep Water and Casualty. In theatre, he has worked with the Royal National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, both in London's West End and New York.

He was born in Pretoria, South Africa on 20 April 1966. After completing high school in 1983 he spent two years in the military (compulsory!!). He drifted through the USA in 1986. In 1987 he joined the Drama school at the University of Pretoria where he graduated in 1989. He then joined the CAPAB drama company for a year performing on stage in Shakespeare plays, comedies and dramas. He keft the company in 1991 to start his own theatre company called Makeshift Moon, specialising in original South African works. He received some noteriety as a gutsy actor and outspoken oponent to the Apartheid regime at the time. It was also in 1991 that he started developing an interest in film and appeared in numerous leads and supports over the next decade. In 1998 he became the youngest head of a drama school in the history of South African drama schools at City Varsity in Cape Town. He has worked with actors such as Dennis Hopper, Peter Weller and Brian Brown. He will be seen in the upcoming Disney feature, _Young Black Stallion, The (2002)_ and the soon to be released Dutch film, Adrenaline (2003).

Stanley Unwin was born on 7 June 1911 in Pretoria, South Africa. He was an actor, known for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Carry on Regardless (1961) and The Secret Service (1969). He was married to Frances Anne Unwin. He died on 12 January 2002 in Daventry, Northamptonshire, England, UK.

Ido Drent was born on 27 January 1987 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor, known for Ash vs Evil Dead (2015), Offspring (2010) and The Gulf (2019).

Liezl Carstens was born in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. She is known for Wild Hogs (2007), Fright Night (2011) and The Keeper (2009).

Anel Alexander was born on 26 November 1979 in Pretoria, South Africa. She is an actress and producer, known for Sink (2015), Discreet (2008) and Semi-Soet (2012). She was previously married to James Gracie.

Janru Steenkamp was born on 10 March 2009 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor, known for Niggies (2025).

Angelique Naude was born on 26 March 1981 in Pretoria, South Africa. She is an actress, known for Chaos (2005), Scary Movie 4 (2006) and Stargate: Atlantis (2004).

Vyvyan Lorrayne was born on 20 April 1939 in Pretoria, South Africa. She was an actress, known for Top Secret! (1984), BBC Show of the Week (1965) and Cinderella (1970). She died on 8 August 2022.

Nico Panagio is a South African born actor, writer and producer of Greek descent. He has been in the entertainment industry for over two decades and starred in various theatre productions, television dramas and block busting feature films. He has been the host of Survivor SA since 2009. Nico serves pro bono, as chairman of the non profit organisations Missing Children SA and My Father's House community kitchen. He is an avid trail runner, surfer, coffee aficionado and lover of fine red wine. Most importantly, he is married to his best friend Christi Panagio, has 2 gorgeous daughters and is a passionate Christian believer.

Liesl Ahlers is a South African Actress. She studied Acting for Film & TV in Canada at the Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts (VADA).

Liesl was cast as Marina Mills in the Warner Bros feature film Friend Request, for which she received an award in Moscow. Liesl acted opposite William Hurt in BBC Two's The Challenger Disaster and portrayed the role of Zelda in the third season of South Africa's Emmy nominated series Sokhulu & Partners. Liesl portrays the role of Erin in Director Alastair Orr's latest thriller: Triggered. Liesl will also portray the lead in the sci-fi, psychological thriller: The Construct.

Liesl wrote, produced and directed the South African Awareness film: Daylight, with the hopes of creating global awareness on the devastating amount of children who become orphans due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa.

Daylight have received a total of 11 nominations and 6 wins. Liesl has been nominated for Best Director, Best Movie By an African Female Director/Producer and Best Supporting Actress.

The President of the Russian International Horror Awards invited Liesl to Moscow, to receive an Award for her portrayal of Marina Mills in Friend Request.

Liesl has a Brown Belt in Martial Arts. Trained in Korean fighting and Self Defense (Hapkido) under Master Vladimir Grachev.

Liesl is the designer, owner and founder of women's clothing label Call A Cab & Take It Slow.

Liesl is the founder of The Squared Shirt Charity Project, which aims to empower children who live in poverty in South Africa.

Oti Mabuse was born on 8 August 1990 in Pretoria, South Africa. She is an actress and writer, known for Double Trouble (2021), I'm a Celebrity: Unpacked (2024) and A Question of Sport (1970). She has been married to Marius Iepure since 2014.

Louis Potgieter was born on 4 April 1951 in Pretoria, South Africa. He was an actor, known for Derrick (1974), She's 19 and Ready (1979) and Okay (1979). He died in August 1993.

Lizanne Tulip is a South African born, award-winning actress who has lived and worked extensively in both London and Los Angeles. Theatre trained in London, Lizanne has been cast in a number of stage productions, feature films, short films, comedy sketches, music videos, silent movies, commercials and documentaries. She has worked with highly respected LA theatre companies, including Tim Robbins' The Actors' Gang, the Antaeus Company, Playback Theatre and Theatrical Arts Foundation. Lizanne performed in both Calendar Girls and The Secret Garden at the prestigious California Theatre of the Performing Arts. She also enjoyed collaborating in Improvisation and Sketch performances at the LA Connection Comedy Theatre. Lizanne is playing a leading role, Antonia, in the film adaptation of The Tempest. She is trained in Ballet, Contemporary and National Dance, including Turkish Belly Dancing. A successful Voiceover Artist in two languages, Lizanne's work includes radio drama, documentaries and travel guides, commercials, dubbing, animation (Disney Junior) and audio books. During her nine years, living in Los Angeles, Lizanne thoroughly enjoyed sharing her voiceover and narration skills by reading to children from less advantaged backgrounds. Lizanne is a trained Drama Therapist, working with children with special needs, primarily autism. She completed her studies at the Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles. Her focus being Alternative Healing, Creative Arts Therapy and Narradrama. She currently works as a performance artist and teacher in Moscow, Russia.

Errol Musk was born on 25 May 1946 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. He was previously married to Heide Bezuidenhout and Maye Musk.

Bok van Blerk was born on 30 March 1978 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor and director, known for Leading Lady (2014), Sew the Winter to My Skin (2018) and As Jy Sing (2013).

Ivangely Joubert is a South African born Actress Known for her role as Young Edie Hansen in The Hit TV Series White Lies alongside Natalie Dormer. Ivy and her sister have embarked on a passion project , Finding Goldfinger, a Historical Coming of age film, where Ivangely is the Behind-the-Scenes Photographer as well as an Actress in the Film

Lawrence Ah-Mon was born in 1949 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is a director and actor, known for Black Mask (1996), Gangs (1988) and Underneath (2019).

Alwien Tulner was born on 19 May 1970 in Pretoria, South Africa. She is an actress, known for Baantjer (1995), The Delivery (1999) and Het leven uit een dag (2009). She has been married to Jochem Janssen since February 2004. They have one child.

Casper de Vries was born on 1 June 1964 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor and writer, known for Haak & Steek (2003), Cas Oppie Kassie (2020) and Snaaks Genoeg (2016).