Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1948-12-13 (76 years old)

Place of Birth

Cape Town, South Africa

Bill Flynn

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'.

Known For

Acting

2006

Running Riot as Tjokkie Hetherington

2004

2000

1999

Heel Against the Head as Tjokkie Hetherington

1996

1994

Kalahari Harry as Kallie van Graan

1992

The Prince of Pretoria as Dolf Beukes

1990

1989

Options as Paul
A Private Life as Jack Dupont

1987

1986

1983

1982

City Lovers as Detective

1981

1979

What You Sow as Bobby Griesel

1977

Die Winter van 14 Julie as Chappies de Villiers

1974

Writing