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A Dutch South African, Musetta Vander was raised without that most basic of modern conveniences--television! Radio programming, childhood books and weekend trips to the drive-in introduced her to the magical world of movies. It was not until the mid-'70s that South Africa finally got television, and the big black box in the family living room "miraculously" sprang to life.
However, as the daughter of a ballet teacher, Musetta was no stranger to the entertainment world and debuted on stage at the age of four. Her childhood was filled with numerous dance performances including "Giselle", "Coppelia", "The Student Prince" and "Showboat", and, shortly after completing school, she qualified as a ballet teacher herself.
After earning a BA in Communications and Psychology, she landed the plum job as anchor host for an MTV-like television show in South Africa. One day, a handsome visiting American, Jeff Celentano, spotted her on television, made her his bride, and whisked her off to the very place she had always dreamed of--Hollywood.
Shortly after her arrival, she became part of the very world she used to host, appearing as the "dream girl" in more than 20 music videos for such top recording artists as Rod Stewart, Amy Grant, Tina Turner, Elton John and Chris Isaak.
It was her critically acclaimed stage performance in the original South African play "Soweto's Burning", about the trials of an interracial friendship in that racially segregated country, that provided her transition to the big screen. Musetta has since performed in numerous feature films, including collaborating with her husband on Under the Hula Moon (1995) and Gunshy (1998). She has also worked alongside such screen veterans as Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh and Will Smith in Wild Wild West (1999), George Clooney and John Turturro in O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) and John Hurt and Louis Gossett Jr. in Monolith (1993). She's also added a slew of television credits to her arsenal, including guest appearances on the hit shows Star Trek: Voyager (1995), Stargate SG-1 (1997) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997).
Recently Musetta made a return to the stage, combining both her dance and acting background in an extremely successful adaptation of Molière's "The Bourgeois Gentleman" at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.- Actress
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Tanit Phoenix was born on 24 September 1980 in Durban, Natal, South Africa. She is an actress, known for Gallowwalkers (2012), Death Race 2 (2010) and Hardcore Henry (2015). She has been married to Sharlto Copley since 15 February 2016. They have one child.- Born in 1983 and raised in Durban, South Africa, Adhir Kalyan moved to London to pursue an acting career. He appeared as a guest star on the BBC series Holby City (1999) and MI-5 (2002). Kalyan's first leading role was in the CW's comedy series Aliens in America (2007), in which he played Raja, a devout Pakistani Muslim exchange student in Medora, Wisconsin, who tried to assimilate to the foreign culture there while staying true to his beliefs.
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Nomzamo Mbatha was born on 13 July 1990 in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. She is an actress and producer, known for Coming 2 America (2021), Tell Me Sweet Something (2015) and Shaka iLembe (2023).- Actor
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Cyril James Cusack was born in Durban, Natal, South Africa, to Alice Violet (Cole), a Cockney English actress and chorus girl, and James Walter Cusack, an Irish mounted policeman in Natal. He was brought up in Ireland. He was a child star on the Irish stage, appearing first at the age of 7. He toured Ireland with his own theater company. Although he made some very telling film appearances, his small stature kept him from the classic roles.
With his wife, Irish-born actress Maureen Cusack (née Mary Margaret Kiely), he is the father of actress Sinéad Cusack and the grandfather of actor Max Irons.- Actor
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Brian Pettifer was born on 1 January 1953 in Durban, Natal, South Africa. He is an actor, known for Amadeus (1984), Rab C. Nesbitt (1988) and If.... (1968).- Anna Karen was born on 19 September 1936 in Durban, South Africa. She was an actress, known for Holiday on the Buses (1973), The Rag Trade (1975) and On the Buses (1971). She was married to Terry Duggan and Dick Smart. She died on 22 February 2022 in Ilford, Greater London, England, UK.
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Ross Kettle was born on 15 September 1961 in Durban, South Africa. He is an actor and producer, known for After the Rain (1999), Shipwreck Men (2013) and Shark Week (1987). He was previously married to Michelle Forbes.- Actress
- Producer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Pearl Thusi was born on 13 May 1988 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She is an actress and producer, known for Tremors 5: Bloodlines (2015), Quantico (2015) and The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008).- Henry Cele was born on 30 January 1949 in Durban, South Africa. He was an actor, known for The Ghost and the Darkness (1996), Shaka Zulu (1986) and Shaka Zulu: The Citadel (2001). He was married to Jenny Hollander and Tozi Duma. He died on 2 November 2007 in Durban, South Africa.
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Cokey Falkow is an actor, writer, voice artist, and comedian originally from South Africa. His father spoke 12 languages and was a shoe salesman. His mother is an award-winning PR practitioner based in Florida, USA. He is the brother of actor and writer Mike Falkow. In his native South Africa, he began his career in theatre with a small part in Hamlet at the Natal Playhouse. That same year he wrote a play with actor Colin Moss which won "Best new play" at the Adams Playwright festival in Durban, South Africa. He is one of only 30 people in South Africa to be chosen to study under improvisation theatre luminary Augusto Boal. In 2008 he was nominated as best supporting actor in a feature film (South African Film And Television Awards 09) for his role as "Alfonso " the albino serial killer in quirky South African comedy "Big Fellas." Due to his talent with accents he also provided voices for radio and animation series, including 10 characters in hit South African kids show 'Urbo.' Since then he has voiced large video game franchises and done various voices for BBC Radio4.- Actress
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Mary Peach was born on 20 October 1934 in Durban, South Africa. She is an actress, known for Cutthroat Island (1995), Scrooge (1970) and The Projected Man (1966).- Genevieve Maylam was born on 6 September 1974 in Durban, South Africa. She is an actress, known for The Fifth Element (1997), Blow (2001) and Farewell, My Love (2000).
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Khanya Mkhize was born on 30 March 1979 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She is an actress, known for The Incredible Hulk (2008), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Infinite (2021). She has been married to Justin C. Shaw since July 2004. They have two children.- Ashley rode a mean shotgun as presenter on 'Going Nowhere Slowly', the travel show which wreaked incalculable havoc with the notion of easy passage through South Africa. This, along with anchoring a Design show for The Home Channel, and 'LifeStyle Matters' for SABC3, secured a seat as a familiar South African TV presenter. His acting work began earlier, on stage at the Natal Playhouse, with large scale productions such as 'The Three Musketeers' 'Charley's Aunt' and 'Peter Pan'. After resigning as a teacher of English and Drama in 1997, he moved to Johannesburg and to Television (in addition to stage work).
More recent theatre includes: 'Constellations' (as Roland - Pieter Toerien company), 'Pale Natives' (as Ashley - The Market Theatre), 'Soil' (as Nic - Theatre on the Square), 'Hard Love' (as Zvi)and Claudius in The Framework company's 'Hamlet'.
He has a Bachelor of Arts, University of Natal: English, Zulu, Drama Honours degree, University of Natal: Drama; Education Diploma, University of Natal: English, Zulu, Drama; Company member, Natal Playhouse (Durban); Master class with Sir Ian McKellan; Directing workshops with Sir Peter Brook; Workshops (2008) with Theatre Complicite, London. - Actor
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Mike Falkow, born and raised in Durban, South Africa, grew up amidst significant political upheaval during one of the most important regime changes in modern history. Not surprisingly, he lists Nelson Mandela as one of his personal heroes. Despite the uncertainty of the times, Falkow found solace and inspiration in his diverse cultural background and the rich tapestry of coastal Zululand.
Coming from a family of artistic lineage, with a flamenco guitarist father and a mother in fashion and PR, Falkow was immersed in creativity and discourse from a young age.
As an adult, Falkow's upbringing continues to shape his worldview, fostering a deep-seated commitment to justice, education, and creative expression.
A former professional surfer, and international model as the face of Zegna, Lee Jeans, Brooks Brothers and Armani, Falkow now finds balance in the waves and on the soccer field with friends. An artist at heart, Falkow is a designer and an accomplished painter, presenting his work in 2016 at a show called "Paint it Black".
Additionally, Falkow's creative talents have garnered recognition, as an award-winning actor in 2015 for "Best Lead Performance in Los Angeles Theatre" for his portrayal in "Train to Zakopane" and as a writer in 2020 for his award-winning short film "In Hope of Nothing". With a number of projects in development which showcase his versatility, adapting two novels into screenplays - in pre-production on both, "Winning Colors" and "Devil's Island".- Joanne Spracklen was born in Durban, South Africa. She attended the University of Central Florida.
Along with acting Joanne co-founded MMA Girls, a premiere female Mixed Martial Arts brand in 2006. She specializes in fighter interviews and technique videos as well as sponsoring female MMA fighters. - Actor
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Simon Sabela was born on 10 March 1931 in Durban, South Africa. He was an actor and director, known for Zulu (1964), Zulu Dawn (1979) and Der Rivonia-Prozess (1966). He died in 1994.- Actor
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Ricky started playing drums at age nine with his older brothers. They formed a band called "The Flames," made several recordings, toured all over Southern Africa and became quite popular. In 1968, The Flames moved to London; then L.A. in 1970, after signing to the Beach Boys' "Brother" label for whom they made 2 albums. After The Flames disbanded, Ricky joined the Beach Boys, touring extensively and recording in Holland. Ricky worked in London and L.A. with many artists. During that time (1977-78) Eric Idle asked him to appear in the TV show "The Rutles, All You Need is Cash," playing Stig O'Hara (the quiet one). Ricky met Bonnie Raitt in 1979, after working with Ian McLagan and co-producing Australian singer Renee Geyer. Bonnie asked him to play on her Green Light album as part of The Bump Band. He then emigrated to Australia where he played on and co-produced albums for Tim Finn, Crowded House, Jenny Morris, Wendy Matthews, Renee and others. He produced music for the films "The Coca-Cola Kid," "High Tide" and Barry Humpries' "Les Patterson Saves the World." He also composed the score for an Australian film, "Spotswood."- Producer
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Lara Logan was born on 29 March 1971 in Durban, South Africa. She is a producer and writer, known for 60 Minutes (1968), Selection Code (2022) and Nerah Documaentary Film (2024). She has been married to Joseph Burkett IV since 30 October 2008. They have two children. She was previously married to Jason Siemon.- Nandi Bushell was born on 28 April 2010 in Durban, South Africa. She is an actress, known for Cinderella (2021), Andy and the Band (2020) and The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003).
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Olga Lowe was born on 14 September 1919 in Durban, South Africa. She was an actress, known for The Avengers (1961), Armchair Theatre (1956) and Carry on Abroad (1972). She was married to Keith Morris, Peter Todd and John Tore. She died on 2 September 2013 in the UK.- Actor
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Grant has spent the last 30 years working professionally in the entertainment industry, concentrating on acting in film, television and stage. Film Credits include: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013), Invictus (2009), The Fall (2006), Blood Diamond (2006), and the award winning Black Butterflies (2011). On television, Grant has appeared in Invasion season 2, Troy Fall of the City, The Last Post and Women in Love (2011) for the B.B.C., Crusoe (2008) for N.B.C., ITV's The Runaway (2010) . Grant's theatre, credits include: "Much Ado about Nothing", "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Hamlet", "Love, Valour, Compassion" and most recently "The Taming of the Shrew". Grant also works as a Professional Acting Coach- Actress
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Natasha Sutherland was born on 20 November 1970 in Durban, South Africa. She is an actress and director, known for Operation Delta Force (1997), Egoli: Place of Gold (1991) and That's What She Said (2023). She has been married to Steve Hofmeyr since 1998. They have two children.- Zakeeya Patel is a South African born actress living in Los Angles. She is best known for her roles in the Netflix original series Shadow (2019), Showmax's thriller The Girl from St. Agnes (2019), the comedy Material (2012) and for playing the gutsy and hot-blooded Samantha Sharma in one of South Africa's favorite soap operas: Isidingo: The Need (2005).
She is the champion of the 6th season of Dancing with the Stars (2006) - Strictly Come Dancing South Africa and has appeared in shows like High Rollers (2013), The Docket (2018) and 3 Days to Go (2019). Going back to her roots in theater, Zakeeya worked with acclaimed American activist and writer Eve Ensler on her play 'Emotional Creature' in 2014.
She holds a BA Honors in Theater and Performance from The University of Cape Town and 2020 sees her star in the sequel to Material (2012), New Material (2020).