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William (Bill) Flynn

South Africa, Obituaries

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William (Bill) Flynn

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Date of Birth: 13-12-1948

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He is regarded as one of the most versatile South African performers having being involved in theatre, feature films, television as well as singing. He passed away after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday 11 July 2007.

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Co-founder/Band Member - The Rock Rebels: (1998 - 2007)

Lead Singer - Vinnie and the Viscounts: (1987 - 1997)

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Degree - University of Cape Town

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Noteworthy Events/Interesting Facts

Moved to Johannesburg in 1975.

Founder member of the Space Theatre.

Has won thirteen Best Actor Awards throughout his career.

His career in the entertainment industry includes leading roles in over 140 stage plays and musicals, 42 films, dozens of television shows and thousands of radio and television ads.

Is regarded as one of the most versatile South African performers.

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Best Actor Award for a Comedy - Play It Again Sam. -

Television - British TV: Mentally unstable farmer

Best Actor Award for role of Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman -

Television Game Show - e-TV

Best Actor Award for Hello and Goodbye -: Dublin

CD -: Singer

Best Screenplay Award for Saturday Night at the Palace -

CD -: The Rock Rebels

Best Actor for Saturday Night at the Palace -

CD -: The Rock Rebels

Best Supporting Actor for Doubles - Fleur du Cap: Cape Town

Television - BBC Channel 4

CD -: Singer

CD -: Singer

Breakfast TV Show - e-TV: Presenter

Feature Film -: Role of Captain Zapata

Theatre -: Role of Shorty

Theatre - London & Holland: Actor

Feature Film - BBC Channel 4: Lead Role

CD -: Singer

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Theatre -: Role of Biff

Feature Film (Musical) -: Actor and singer

Mini Series -: Actor

Theatre -: Lead Role

Theatre -: Lead Role

Theatre -: Lead Role

Theatre - U.S.A. & London: Actor

Theatre -: One Man Show

Theatre -: Role of Eddie

Television - SABC: Actor

Television - American tv: Actor

CD -: Vinnie & The Viscounts

Theatre -

Theatre -: Role of Willy Loman

CD -: Vinnie & The Viscounts

Television Reality - M-Net: Participant & Winner

Television Comedy -: Co-star

Afrikaans Feature Film -: Role of Chappies

Theatre -: (1979); Role of Johnnie

Feature Film -: (1981); Role of Hotdog

Feature Film -: (1983); Role of Dupe

Television Series -: (1986); Writer and Role of Senor Smith

Theatre -: (1987); Writer & Role of Forsie

Feature Film -: (1993); Role of Beukes

Feature Film -: (1994); Role of Kallie

Television -: (1994); Role of Almonte

CD -: (1995); Singer

Television - Australian TV: (1995); Role of Professor Roux

CD -: (1996); Singer

Feature Film -: (1996); Role of Juarez

Feature Film -: (1999); Writer & Role of Tjokkie

CD -: (1999); Singer

Television Series -: (2000); Role of Quentin Carruthers 11, Writer & Director

Feature film -: (2004); Role of Paljak

Television Series -: (2004); Role of Boki Basson

Feature Film -: (2006); Writer & Role of Tjokkie

Musical Comedy - Baxter Theatre: (2006); Writer/actor

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