Bill Flynn
Known For
Acting
Born
1948-12-13 in Cape Town, South Africa
Died
2007-01-01
Biography
Bill Flynn was born in Cape Town in 1948 and had a passion for show business from an early age. He was also an excellent sportsman and played first team rugby while studying drama at the University of Cape Town. As a founder member of the historic Space Theatre he worked with the legendary Yvonne Bryceland in Athol Fugard's 'Hello and Goodbye'. It was for the role of Johnnie that he received his first Best Actor award in South Africa, as well as the Dublin Best Actors Award. Bill was extremely versatile with roles in over 150 stage plays. He tackled tragedy, farce, dramas, pantomime and musicals earning 13 Best Actor Awards along the way. More than anything he loved to try and make his fellow actors laugh on stage. His comedy talents were used in over 42 movies, including 'Oh Shucks, Here Comes UNTAG'.
Most Known For
BBC Play of the Month
as Johnnie
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as Paul
Kill and Kill Again
as Hotdog
The Carruthers Brothers
Oh Schuks... I'm Gatvol!
as Ali Haque
Live Wire: Human Timebomb
as Juarez
Oh Schucks...! Here Comes UNTAG
as Zapman
House of the Living Dead
as Simeon
Deadly Jaws
as Thug
Kalahari Harry
as Kallie van Graan
Jewel of the Gods
as Abdul
Saturday Night at the Palace
A Private Life
as Jack Dupont
Running Riot
as Tjokkie Hetherington
What You Sow
as Bobby Griesel
Heel Against the Head
as Tjokkie Hetherington
Funny People II
Die Winter van 14 Julie
as Chappies de Villiers
You Gotta Be Crazy!
City Lovers
as Detective