Bill Flynn

Bill Flynn

Deceased · Born: Dec 13, 1948 · Died: Jul 11, 2007

Personal Details

BornDec 13, 1948 Cape Town, South Africa

Biography

Bill Flynn, a renowned South African actor, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with his remarkable versatility and impressive range. With over 40 feature films, more than 100 stage plays, and hundreds of TV shows under his belt, he has solidified his position as one of the country's most successful and sought-after actors.

Flynn's acting career spans decades, with his debut movie role in the supporting position of Simeon in House of the Living Dead (1974). He then gained recognition for his breakthrough performance as Hotdog in the karate comedy Kill and Kill Again (1981). His most recent leading role was as Tjokkie in the comedy Running Riot (2006),the sequel to the highly acclaimed Heel Against the Head (1999).

In addition to his film work, Flynn has also made a mark on television, with notable roles as Captain Boki Basson in the crime series Jozi Streets (2004) and as Schuit in Krakatoa: The Last Days (2005). On stage, he has recently been seen in the musical Fangs (2006).

Throughout his illustrious career, Flynn has received numerous accolades, including 14 Best Actor awards and 28 nominations. He has also won South Africa's top screenwriting award for his screenplay Saturday Night at the Palace (1987). Furthermore, as a singer, Flynn has recorded nine solo albums, covering a range of genres from rock to comedy opera.

Career

2006
Running Riot
Running Riot as Tjokkie Hetherington
1999
Heel Against the Head
Heel Against the Head as Tjokkie Hetherington
1994
Kalahari Harry
Kalahari Harry as Kallie van Graan
1989
Options
Options as Paul
1982
City Lovers
City Lovers as Detective
1981
1980
April 1980
April 1980 as Hertz
1985