SouthAfricais a leading producer of talented actors and actresses working in different parts of the world.
Most of these stars have opened up their careers to encompass dramas, horror movies, and comedies.
The country has produced hundreds ofsuccessful actorsand actresses with overwhelming fame.
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He began his career in 1987 when he starred in the American filmAmerican Ninja 2: The Confrontationas Sinclair.
According to hisIMDb profile, Jamie appeared in 25 productions.
During his career, he was nominated for and won four awards.
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Jamie died from cardiac arrest on 23rd May 2022.
His parents were Afrikaaner stage actors, mostly of German, French, Dutch, and Danish descent.
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Jamie Bartlett during Royalty Soapie Awards at Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo: Oupa BopapeSource: Getty Images
The celeb made an appearance on the BBC seriesHolby City.
Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah was born in Johannesburg.
He began his career in 1997 when he appeared in thetelevision mini-seriesEkhaya: A Family Chronicleas Jakes.
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The comedian is now better known for his prolific programThe Daily Show.
He was born in Johannesburg.
He is the son of former university professor Bruce Copley.
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One of his best-known roles is in the science fiction filmDistrict 9as Wikus Van De Merwe.
Jonny Pasvolsky
Jonny Pasvolsky was born in Cape Town but raised in Australia.
He began his acting career in 2000 when he appeared in the ABCtelevision seriesSeaChange.
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He later became an art director for commercials andmusicvideos.
In 2004, he played hisfirst filmrole as Young Michael Kittridge in the filmBlast.
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Sean Cameron Michael
Sean Cameron Michael was born in Cape Town, South Africa.
Sean’sacting careerbegan in 1993 when he played Thomas inThe Gospel According to Matthew.
Charlize Theron
Theron was born in the Transvaal Province town of Benoni.
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Her film debut was as Jennifer in Mutator in 1989.
Embeth is one of the highly ratedSouth African actressesbetter known for her fascinating roles in films.
Her first professional acting role was in 1976 inVergeet My Nie.
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Alice went to appear in otherseries and filmssuch asEllis Island, Dream West, Scarlet and BlackandClose Relations.
Pearl Thusi
Pearl Thusi is well-known for her role inQuantico.
She is also the producer of two upcoming short films,Her Perfect LifeandIyawo Mi (My Wife).
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Gugu is the daughter of South African doctor Patrick Mbatha and English nurse Anne Raw.
She was raised by her mother after her parents divorced shortly after her birth.
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She hasappeared in filmsand TV series such asBlack Mirror, Belle,andBeauty and the Beast.
Her first acting role was in the 2004 filmKofifi.
Sasha Pieterse-Sheaffer
Sasha Pieterse-Sheaffer was born in Gauteng and immigrated to the United States of America with her parents.
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She has made significant progress in her career, appearing inTV showssuch asPretty Little LiarsandFamily Affair.
She hasalso appeared inThe Young and the Restless, Rules of Engagement, Hannah Montana,andPretty Little Liars.
Elize du Toit
Elize du Toit is one of the most talented South African-born actresses in Hollywood.
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She won the role of Izzy Davies in the Channel 4 Soap OperaHollyoaksafter an open audition.
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Top-rated South African actors have appeared in well-known American films and television series.
This list includes both young and old stars.
It also includes actively working individuals and those who have stepped away from the camera.
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She has a BSc.
She loves traveling and checking out new restaurants.
She has worked for The Hoth, The Standard Group and Triple P Media.
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Adrianna graduated from Nairobi University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 2020.
In 2023, Adrianna finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
you might reach her through her email: adriannasimwa@gmail.com
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