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Glynis Johns was the daughter of actor Mervyn Johns. Best known for her light comedy roles and often playful flirtation, Glynis was born in South Africa while her parents were on tour there (her mother was a concert pianist) but was always proud of her Welsh roots and took delight in playing the female lead (opposite Richard Burton) in the classic Under Milk Wood (1971). She was probably best known for her role as the suffragette mother in Mary Poppins (1964) although she is probably best loved for her fishy roles in Miranda (1948) and Mad About Men (1954). She had earlier showed she could take on the serious roles as well as in Frieda (1947). Most recently seen (at the time of writing) in Superstar (1999). Johns died in 2024, aged 100, having never received the damehood she had richly deserved for decades. Predeceased by her only son, she was survived by a grandson,Thomas Forwood, and three great-grandchildren.- Actor
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Arnold Vosloo was born in Pretoria, South Africa, to stage actor parents, Johanna Petronella Vorster and Johannes J. Daniel Vosloo. He is an Afrikaaner (of mostly Dutch, as well as German, Swiss-German, Danish, and French, descent).
Vosloo quickly established a fine reputation as an actor in his native South Africa, winning several awards there for his theater work, including "More Is 'n Lang Dag", "Don Juan" and "Torch Song Trilogy". A regular performer with South Africa's State Theatre, he also played leading roles in "Savages", "Twelfth Night" and "Hamlet". His film career in the RSA brought him The Dalro Award as Best Actor for both Maneuvers (1984) and Circles in a Forest (1989), and the Dalro Best Actor Nomination for the film version of More Is 'n Lang Dag.
After moving to the United States, he appeared in "Born In The R.S.A." at Chicago's Northlight Theatre and starred with Al Pacino and Sheryl Lee in a Circle In The Square Uptown production of "Salome" (his character's name was "Jokanaan"). The latter running for a total of 18 performances only between June 28, 1992 and July 2, 1992. Vosloo's film credits include Ridley Scott's 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), John Woo's Hard Target (1993) (produced by James Jacks and Sean Daniel), Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995) and Darkman III: Die Darkman Die (1996), both directed by Bradford May, and George Miller's Zeus and Roxanne (1997). Equally at home on the television screen, Vosloo appeared in American Gothic (1995) for Fox and Nash Bridges (1996) for CBS.- Actor
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Elon Musk was born on 28 June 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor and producer, known for Machete Kills (2013), Iron Man 2 (2010) and Why Him? (2016). He was previously married to Talulah Riley and Justine Musk.- Director
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Roger Michell was born on 5 June 1956 in Pretoria, South Africa. He was a director and writer, known for Notting Hill (1999), Venus (2006) and Enduring Love (2004). He was married to Anna Maxwell Martin and Kate Buffery. He died on 22 September 2021.- Actor
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Gerald Kyd was born in Pretoria, South Africa. His heritage is Greek and Scots. Gerald trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. He has worked extensively in theatre, television and film. On television, he is known for Persons Unknown, Cold Feet, Harlots, Deep Water and Casualty. In theatre, he has worked with the Royal National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, both in London's West End and New York.- The character actor Nigel Green, born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1924, was educated in England and studied chemical engineering before winning a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. By age 24, he was appearing on stage at both the Old Vic and Stratford-on-Avon, and in the early 1950s, he made his film and television debuts. In 1956, he received serious injuries in an accident, but he fully recovered and established himself as a familiar figure in British film and television. His forceful, dominant manner inevitably led Green to military and authoritarian roles throughout his career while his tall, muscular physique was appropriate for playing such characters as Fertog "The Bear" in the television series William Tell (1958), Little John in Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960), and Hercules in Jason and the Argonauts (1963). Green had a number of small film roles in the early 1960s until his appearance in the critically acclaimed Zulu (1964), after which his film roles improved. Perhaps his best-known performance is that of Michael Caine 's superior in the stylish spy film The Ipcress File (1965). In addition to a few British horror films, such as The Skull (1965), The Face of Fu Manchu (1965), and Countess Dracula (1971), Green also appeared in a number of Hollywood films, including Tobruk (1967), The Wrecking Crew (1968) and The Kremlin Letter (1970). Green's later films brought him international recognition and a chance at stardom; however, his career was brought to an abrupt end by his sudden death in 1972 at age 47 from an overdose of sleeping pills. It is unknown if his death was intentional, although Green's family believed it to be accidental. He was separated from his wife at the time of his death.
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Anel Alexander was born on 26 November 1979 in Pretoria, South Africa. She is an actress and producer, known for Sink (2015), Discreet (2008) and Semi-Soet (2012). She was previously married to James Gracie.- Ivangely Joubert Known for her role as Young Edie Hansen in The Hit TV Series White Lies along side Natalie Dormer. The South African born Actress has a talent for the Culinary Arts as well as being a Mezzo Soprano Vocalist granting her a place at Talent Olympics in Los Angeles. She Studies the LAMDA Graded Drama Examinations as well as Trinity College for her Vocals
- Ido Drent was born on 27 January 1987 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor, known for Ash vs Evil Dead (2015), Offspring (2010) and The Gulf (2019).
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Liezl Carstens was born in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. She is known for Wild Hogs (2007), Fright Night (2011) and The Keeper (2009).- Director
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Willow is a South African born Actress. She was born into a family of performers, dancers and movie and Theatre set designers. At the age of 5 she and her family moved to Dallas for a year where she found her love of film and her Southern American Accent. Willow moved from her Birth Town Pretoria to Cape Town in 2019 to pursue her acting career, here her Training began with Musical Theatre Cape Town following the LAMDA Syllabus. Willow was chosen to represent South Africa for her acting at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles in 2023. Her Talent extends further into 3D Animation, Stop Motion as well as Cinematography.- Angelique Naude was born on 26 March 1981 in Pretoria, South Africa. She is an actress, known for Chaos (2005), Scary Movie 4 (2006) and Stargate: Atlantis (2004).
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Liesl Ahlers is a South African Actress. She studied Acting for Film & TV in Canada at the Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts (VADA).
Liesl was cast as Marina Mills in the Warner Bros feature film Friend Request, for which she received an award in Moscow. Liesl acted opposite William Hurt in BBC Two's The Challenger Disaster and portrayed the role of Zelda in the third season of South Africa's Emmy nominated series Sokhulu & Partners. Liesl portrays the role of Erin in Director Alastair Orr's latest thriller: Triggered. Liesl will also portray the lead in the sci-fi, psychological thriller: The Construct.
Liesl wrote, produced and directed the South African Awareness film: Daylight, with the hopes of creating global awareness on the devastating amount of children who become orphans due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa.
Daylight have received a total of 11 nominations and 6 wins. Liesl has been nominated for Best Director, Best Movie By an African Female Director/Producer and Best Supporting Actress.
The President of the Russian International Horror Awards invited Liesl to Moscow, to receive an Award for her portrayal of Marina Mills in Friend Request.
Liesl has a Brown Belt in Martial Arts. Trained in Korean fighting and Self Defense (Hapkido) under Master Vladimir Grachev.
Liesl is the designer, owner and founder of women's clothing label Call A Cab & Take It Slow.
Liesl is the founder of The Squared Shirt Charity Project, which aims to empower children who live in poverty in South Africa.- Micki Pistorius was born on 19 March 1961 in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Stanley Unwin was born on 7 June 1911 in Pretoria, South Africa. He was an actor, known for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Carry on Regardless (1961) and The Secret Service (1969). He was married to Frances Anne Unwin. He died on 12 January 2002 in Daventry, Northamptonshire, England, UK.- Vivian Bieldt was born on 4 February 1967 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor, known for Red Dust (2004) and Mercenary for Justice (2006).
- Louis Potgieter was born on 4 April 1951 in Pretoria, South Africa. He was an actor, known for Derrick (1974), She's 19 and Ready (1979) and Okay (1979). He died in August 1993.
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Nico Panagio is a South African born actor, writer and producer of Greek descent. He has been in the entertainment industry for over two decades and starred in various theatre productions, television dramas and block busting feature films. He has been the host of Survivor SA since 2009. Nico serves pro bono, as chairman of the non profit organisations Missing Children SA and My Father's House community kitchen. He is an avid trail runner, surfer, coffee aficionado and lover of fine red wine. Most importantly, he is married to his best friend Christi Panagio, has 2 gorgeous daughters and is a passionate Christian believer.- Actor
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Steve Hofmeyr was born on 29 August 1964 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor and composer, known for Treurgrond (2015), A Case of Murder (2004) and Agter elke man (1990). He has been married to Natasha Sutherland since 1998. They have two children.- Additional Crew
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Oti Mabuse was born on 8 August 1990 in Pretoria, South Africa. She is an actress and writer, known for Double Trouble (2021), Children in Need (2020) and A Question of Sport (1970). She has been married to Marius Iepure since 2014.- Actor
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Kaz McFadden was born in Pretoria, South Africa. After matriculating at HTS John Vorster, he enrolled at the Performing Arts Lifestyle Institute (PALI). After completing his third year at PALI in 2006, he made his debut on national television in "Binnelanders". In 2007 he completed his fourth year at PALI as well as accepting a permanent role on the KykNet soap "Villa Rosa". Since then he has appeared in other television productions such as "Egoli-Place of gold", "Die uwe Pottie Potgieter" and Koos Roets' "Pantjieswinkel stories". He recently played Dewald in 7de Laan and could also be seen in theatre productions such as "Paulus", "Noises Off", "Vaselinetjie" and "Somewhere on the Border". Apart from his acting credits, Kaz acts as Artistic Director of Nomad Productions or the Nomads as they are popularly known. As writer and director Kaz has presented "Fladder", "Grond", "Skemer" and the Christmas special "Aan die Ander Kant" featuring well-known actors like Gavin van den Berg and Shareen Swart. On film he can also be seen in "Egoli: Afrikaners is plesierig", "Angus Buchan's Ordinary people" and Katinka Heyns' "Die Wonderwerker", "Knysna" and in the leading role in "Strikdas". In 2012 Kaz was nominated for an Ikussasa Youth actor of the year Award and in 2015 he received a nomination from the Royal Soapy Awards.- Vyvyan Lorrayne was born on 20 April 1939 in Pretoria, South Africa. She is an actress, known for Top Secret! (1984), BBC Show of the Week (1965) and Cinderella (1970).
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Lizanne Tulip is a South African born, award-winning actress who has lived and worked extensively in both London and Los Angeles. Theatre trained in London, Lizanne has been cast in a number of stage productions, feature films, short films, comedy sketches, music videos, silent movies, commercials and documentaries. She has worked with highly respected LA theatre companies, including Tim Robbins' The Actors' Gang, the Antaeus Company, Playback Theatre and Theatrical Arts Foundation. Lizanne performed in both Calendar Girls and The Secret Garden at the prestigious California Theatre of the Performing Arts. She also enjoyed collaborating in Improvisation and Sketch performances at the LA Connection Comedy Theatre. Lizanne is playing a leading role, Antonia, in the film adaptation of The Tempest. She is trained in Ballet, Contemporary and National Dance, including Turkish Belly Dancing. A successful Voiceover Artist in two languages, Lizanne's work includes radio drama, documentaries and travel guides, commercials, dubbing, animation (Disney Junior) and audio books. During her nine years, living in Los Angeles, Lizanne thoroughly enjoyed sharing her voiceover and narration skills by reading to children from less advantaged backgrounds. Lizanne is a trained Drama Therapist, working with children with special needs, primarily autism. She completed her studies at the Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles. Her focus being Alternative Healing, Creative Arts Therapy and Narradrama. She lives in Ireland.- Errol Musk was born on 25 May 1946 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. He was previously married to Maye Musk.
- Vivienne Drummond was born on 12 December 1927 in Pretoria, South Africa. She was an actress, known for The Avengers (1961), Zulu Dawn (1979) and Gazette (1968). She was married to Aedwyn Darroll. She died on 7 October 1987.
- Keoikantse Motsepe was born on 24 November 1989 in Pretoria, South Africa.
- Alwien Tulner was born on 19 May 1970 in Pretoria, South Africa. She is an actress, known for Baantjer (1995), The Delivery (1999) and Het leven uit een dag (2009). She has been married to Jochem Janssen since February 2004. They have one child.
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He was born in Pretoria, South Africa on 20 April 1966. After completing high school in 1983 he spent two years in the military (compulsory!!). He drifted through the USA in 1986. In 1987 he joined the Drama school at the University of Pretoria where he graduated in 1989. He then joined the CAPAB drama company for a year performing on stage in Shakespeare plays, comedies and dramas. He keft the company in 1991 to start his own theatre company called Makeshift Moon, specialising in original South African works. He received some noteriety as a gutsy actor and outspoken oponent to the Apartheid regime at the time. It was also in 1991 that he started developing an interest in film and appeared in numerous leads and supports over the next decade. In 1998 he became the youngest head of a drama school in the history of South African drama schools at City Varsity in Cape Town. He has worked with actors such as Dennis Hopper, Peter Weller and Brian Brown. He will be seen in the upcoming Disney feature, _Young Black Stallion, The (2002)_ and the soon to be released Dutch film, Adrenaline (2003).- Actor
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Casper de Vries was born on 1 June 1964 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor and director, known for Haak & Steek (2003), Cas Oppie Kassie (2020) and Snaaks Genoeg (2016).- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Nico Sachse was born on 25 July 1963 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an assistant director and director, known for Freddy vs. Jason (2003), Cats & Dogs (2001) and Catwoman (2004).- Actor
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Retief van der Liefde is a South African actor best known for his recurring role as Dr. Christiaan du Preez in the kykNET soapie Binnelanders, in 2015.
He studied Drama at the University of Pretoria, where he received his Honours degree in New Media and Film Studies in 2011.
He has appeared in a number of television series including the soapies 7de Laan and Generations, the epic period dramas Donkerland and Bloedbroers; and the musical drama series Sterlopers.
In 2017 he had a starring role as eccentric lecturer Braam Leybrand in the kykNET comedy series Phil 101. He also co- presented entertainment show digiReis(2017).- Actor
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Bok van Blerk was born on 30 March 1978 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor and director, known for As Jy Sing (2013), Leading Lady (2014) and Sew the Winter to My Skin (2018).- Writer
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Stefanie Sycholt was born in 1963 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. She is a writer and director, known for Malunde (2001), Themba (2010) and Ein Sommer am Gardasee (2022).- Director
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Sally-Rae is a writer, producer, director and editor. She has worked in South Africa, New Zealand and the United States. Her career started at age eighteen.
Her acting career commenced when she was five years old. She has also acted in multiple television commercials, programs, done voiceover work for radio and music compilations.- Director
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Lawrence Ah-Mon was born in 1949 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is a director and actor, known for Black Mask (1996), Gangs (1988) and Underneath (2019).- Ryan Norman was born on 25 February 1998 in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Dirk Jonker was born on 29 January 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor and talent agent, known for Abraham Lincoln (2022), Arendsvlei (2018) and My neighbor Earl (2020).- Actor
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After completing high school in 2014, he started his studies at the Performing Arts Lifestyle Institute. During his time there he participated in multiple stage productions as well as many film projects. In 2015 he starred as the lead "Eric" in the Musical "Once Upon A Song" and was also the sound designer for the theater production "Kos en Liefde op Wiele" In 2016 he made a cameo performance in the Afrikaans film "Jou Romeo" and portrayed the role of "Sebastian" in the theater production "Dalk", as well as portraying the role of Stuart in the play "Who Needs Therapy" In 2017 he performed in two short plays, as Henry in "#OneBulletOnePolititian" and "The Captain" in "Yo Ho" that both performed at the Bang Bang Festival which placed second and third respectively, which then allowed them to be performed again at the Finery Arts Festival. He also completed my studies at the Performing Arts Institute securing my Diploma in Visual and Performing Arts. He also played the role of "Bobby" in the play "Plekke" and managed to secure himself the role as "Tjattas" in 7de Laan. In 2018 Rikus started making his way into the South African film market by starring in the short film " The Defining Moment" as the lead character of "Matthew Cole", he also starred as the lead in a short film Vision and as Clay Blackwood in "The Fork In The Road. 2019 he kept making strides in the film industry landing a supporting cast role of Albert Minnaar in the KykNet film "Vergeet My Nie" (2020) and also increased his range in the theater performing as Zahar in Oak Youth Theater's production of Aladdin during 2 separate runs due to the shows success. With 2020 being a rough year for the performing arts industry as a whole, Rikus made himself a permanent feature in 7de Laan and forming part of their everyday cast with the character, Tjattas- Writer
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Zelda La Grange was born on 29 October 1970 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. She is a writer and casting director, known for Invictus (2009), Good Morning, Mr. Mandela and Miracle Rising: South Africa (2013).- Additional Crew
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Jacques Steenkamp is an award-winning South African journalist, bestselling author, screenwriter and aspiring actor. He studied film and scriptwriting in the UK at both the Bournemouth & Poole College of Further Education and Bournemouth University between 2000 and 2004. His first book, The Griekwastad Murders: The Crime that shook South Africa, is currently being adapted into a feature film by Deon Meyer's The Karoo Film Company. Steenkamp will co-produce the movie. He moved to Auckland, New Zealand in 2016 with his family where he is currently working as a news director for Stuff.co.nz and the Sunday Star-Times.- Actress
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Cara Meiring was born on 11 November 2002 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. She is an actress, known for Suiderkruis (2015), Dans dat die biesies bewe (2023) and Hotel (2016).- Ralf Meyer was born on 7 April 1985 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor, known for At Thy Call (2008).
- Sanders turned to boxing at an early age. In February 1989 he fought his first professional fight against the South African boxer King Kong Dyubele: He won by technical knockout. in the first round. In subsequent fights, Sanders was able to celebrate further such successes. By the end of 2004 he had fought 42 boxing matches: he won 39 encounters and won 29 by knockout. As a boxer, Sanders was nicknamed "Sniper" because he often struck suddenly and then deliberately, like a "sniper". He was known for his hard hitting. He often brought about quick decisions in battles. On March 8, 2003, Sanders played against Wladimir Klitschko in Hanover. He won by technical knockout in the second round. and thus became the WBO heavyweight world champion.
Sanders competed against the German-Ukrainian boxer's brother, Vitali Klitschko, on April 24, 2004. He was defeated by a technical knockout in Los Angeles. in the eighth round. The South African boxer missed out on the WBC world title. A few days later, Corrie Sanders announced his retirement from professional boxing. In October 2004, Lamon Brewster replaced him as WBO world champion. Nevertheless, Sanders competed again in December 2004 against Alexei Varakin in Sölden, Austria, whom he knocked out. defeated in the second round. On November 24, 2006, Sanders returned to the ring and defeated Australian national heavyweight champion Colin Wilson early in the second round. On May 12, 2007, Sanders won the fight against Daniel Bispo clearly on points. On February 2, 2008, however, he lost to club fighter Osborne Machimana (record 14-5) by knockout in the first round. - Dricus Du Plessis was born on 14 January 1994 in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Lionel Ngakane was born on 17 July 1928 in Pretoria, South Africa. He was an actor and director, known for Jemima and Johnny (1966), BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950) and Danger Man (1960). He died on 26 November 2003 in Rustenburg, South Africa.- Claude Brenner was 12½ in 1940 and already a high school freshman when he made the first of what would be dozens of appearances on "Quiz Kids," a radio show that quickly became a household name.
"I was two years ahead in school, younger than most of my classmates," he told the Globe in 1983. "At school there were both approbation and envy. We had to live up to it and live it down at the same time. As one of my fellow quiz kids said, 'We had to be both abnormally brilliant and brilliantly normal.' "
He joined as a panelist for the Christmas Day broadcast in 1940, and the show became a stepping stone to the rest of his life. Mr. Brenner was living in Chicago and his "Quiz Kids" appearances helped secure a scholarship to Lake Forest Academy, north of the city, which led him to MIT.
"If I hadn't been on 'Quiz Kids,' I would never have gone to Lake Forest," he said in 1983, "and who knows how different my life would have been."
Mr. Brenner, an energy company executive and consultant who formerly served as an MIT Corporation member and as president of the MIT Alumni Association, died of a heart attack March 7 at the Cambridge home of his longtime companion, Anne Lowell. He lived in Lexington and was staying with her while recuperating from pacemaker surgery. A storyteller known for his lively anecdotes, he was 86 and had been joking and laughing until just before he died.
"We use the word gentleman kind of loosely," Lowell said, "but he was a true gentleman in all senses of that word."
They were a couple for 14 years, after meeting in Maine, where they attended different weddings and stayed at the same inn, in rooms with adjoining balconies. She was reading and through the latticework separating them "I heard a very pleasant voice asking me if it was a good book," she recalled. He lived in Lexington, she in Cambridge, and they had dinner that night. "We just talked and talked," she said. "I've never known anybody who made me laugh so much. He was a great soul."
Mr. Brenner, she added, "had so many passions. He loved his family. He loved music and the arts. He loved to write light verse in the Ogden Nash tradition. His intellect was astonishing and fascinating because there was nothing he wasn't interested in. To learn something every day was de rigueur with him."
That curiosity fired his intellect from boyhood. In an essay for an MIT publication posted online, Mr. Brenner noted that Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Sherry Turkle "determined that young people who choose a career in science or technology were first motivated by an object in their childhood." He drew inspiration from three South African Airways planes he saw while visiting Johannesburg's airport with his mother and sister one afternoon when he was 8.
"The wonder of those machines sparked a passion for model airplanes and a determination to be an aeronautical engineer," he wrote.
The younger of two siblings, Mr. Brenner was born in Pretoria and lived at first in a country village. He was 8 months old when his father died. Mr. Brenner later moved with his mother and sister to Pretoria and then to Johannesburg. His mother's chiropractic studies brought them to the north side of Chicago in 1939.
Little more than a year later, Mr. Brenner was one of the "Quiz Kids," who were chosen for their high intelligence, personality, and sense of humor. A panel of five competed on each show, and the three with the highest scores were joined by two others the following week.
Mr. Brenner had wanted to attend Lake Forest Academy, but his mother couldn't afford the tuition. A Lake Forest graduate on the "Quiz Kids" staff helped secure a scholarship, however, and he spent his junior and senior years at the prep school.
He received a partial scholarship to MIT, too, and arrived in 1944, a week before turning 16. The $100 war bonds he received for each "Quiz Kids" appearance covered other costs. "I set out to prove that being a quiz kid wasn't the beginning and end of my existence," Mr. Brenner told the Globe in 1983.
At MIT, he studied in the aeronautics and astronautics department, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1947 and a master's in 1948. He also joined the glee club and drama club, and wrote for the student newspaper, where he was editor in chief his senior year. "I flourished here. I loved it here," Mr. Brenner said in a pair of oral history interviews MIT conducted in 2008 and 2009.
After graduating, he moved first to South Africa and then to England, for a job with the de Havilland aircraft company. Returning to the United States, he worked in the high tech and energy fields, serving as an executive with Northeast Solar Energy Center in Cambridge and establishing the consulting firm Commonwealth Energy Group.
Mr. Brenner traveled for work and for pleasure, including a trip around the world about 15 years ago and a more recent visit to South Africa, where he still had relatives.
"He wanted things neat and tidy - I think it was the engineer in him - so he wanted to visit every state capital, which he did," Lowell said. Mr. Brenner, she added, "was a great keeper of lists," which included the tail numbers of every plane he flew on and the names of Massachusetts municipalities where he had dined.
"He loved listing off all the cities and towns in Massachusetts," she said, and if he awoke in the middle of the night, he would list them alphabetically as a way of getting back to sleep. "He found it soothing."
A service has been held for Mr. Brenner, who in addition to Lowell leaves his son, Paul of Coto de Caza, Calif.; his daughter, Harriet Severino of Somerville; four grandchildren; and his former wife, Mary Petschek of Lexington.
Mr. Brenner was retired, in a loose sense of the word. "He liked to say he was between engagements," Lowell said. "In his retirement he became increasingly busy with MIT."
Along with his work with the MIT Corporation and the alumni association, he served as the 1947 class president through all reunions and on dozens of MIT committees and panels, among them the Educational Council, the Council for the Arts at MIT. The alumni association presented him with the Bronze Beaver Award for his service.
Though that early "Quiz Kids" experience paved the way to what followed, Mr. Brenner said in the MIT oral history that he had expressed misgivings about joining the program in an essay that was part of the application process.
"I wrote and said, with all sincerity, that I wasn't sure I did want to be a quiz kid because as I listened to that program, those kids were very bright," he said. "And they were going to be tough competition." - Kallie Knoetze was born on 24 April 1953 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor, known for Bomber (1982), Sweet 'n Short (1991) and The Fighters (1990).
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Emil Snyman was born on 17 August 1977 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. He is known for Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), District 9 (2009) and Chappie (2015).- Markus Jooste was born on 22 January 1961 in Pretoria, South Africa. He was married to Ingrid. He died on 21 March 2024 in Hermanus, South Africa.
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Willie Botha was born on 1 April 1962 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an art director, known for The Contract (2006), The Black Dahlia (2006) and Conan the Barbarian (2011).