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The future Italian epic star was registered as Roy Park in 1928, but little Reg was soon re-named after his father Reginald Park Snr., a well-known gymnasium proprietor in Leeds and owner of the Reg Park Barbell Company. Reg Jnr. played reserve team football for Leeds United before turning to body-building in 1946. He finished Mr Universe runner-up to future film rival Steve Reeves in 1950, then won the title outright in 1951, 1958 and 1965. After marrying South African-born Mareon Isaacs in Johannesburg in 1952, the Parks moved permanently to South Africa where Reg ran a chain of fitness studios. In December 1960 he was invited to Rome to star in two back-to-back Hercules movies, Hercules and the Captive Women (1961) followed immediately by Hercules in the Haunted World (1961). Since these were directed by intellectually acclaimed veterans Vittorio Cottafavi and Mario Bava, Reg Park himself became something of a cult personality in the Italian epic genre. His friend and protege Arnold Schwarzenegger considered Park to be the best of the "peplum" heroes.

Three more sword-and-sandals followed, including Maciste in King Solomon's Mines (1964) which, handily for Park, was filmed on location in South Africa.

Began as an actor in Kurt Russell-Disney Films in 1974. Made the switch to the Stunt world following a successful career as a junior pro surfer. Born, bred, and resided in Malibu. Many, many stunts later, David made the promotion to Stunt Coordinator in 1978 on Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). Coordinating TV and films all over the world brought him up to the position of 2nd Unit Director on Gorky Park (1983). "Action" movies proceeded to explode along with David's career. Befriending Harrison Ford, two of David's most notable 2nd units were Patriot Games (1992) and Clear and Present Danger (1994). As shown in Filmography, he worked back-to-back until the break from Disney, offering to 1st unit Direct the feature, Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996). Directorial debut grossed over $100 Million. Completed two features for 1997, Desperate Measures (1998) & Sphere (1998) with Barry Levinson.

Larry Taylor was born on 13 July 1918 in Peterborough, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Zulu (1964), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) and Department S (1969). He was married to Anni Taylor. He died on 6 August 2003 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Anthony Bishop was born on 29 September 1971 in Gauteng, South Africa. He was an actor, known for District 9 (2009), Chappie (2015) and The Salvation (2014). He died on 21 October 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (July 18, 1918 - December 5, 2013) was the former leader of the African National Congress (ANC). He was known for his lifelong struggle against apartheid (enforced racial separation), which was instituted in South Africa in 1948. The ANC was soon declared a terrorist organization and banned by the South African government. Mandela was arrested in 1962 and imprisoned for life on "terrorist" charges, but in 1990, he was freed by South African president F.W. de Klerk. In 1994, Mandela was elected president of South Africa.

Two biographical films were made and Mandela and de Klerk (1997) focused on Mandela's life's struggles.

Jannes Eiselen (21 September 1980 - 23 September 2016) was a TV, stage and voice actor born in New York, but moved to South Africa in his youth. He was married and lived in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was trained in South Africa at the University of Pretoria, where he completed his degree in Drama in 2002.

He performed in various stage plays and local series as a young performer. His first international role was in 2005, where he played Cpt. John Laverty in the UK docudrama, Zero Hour (2004). In 2006 he played the role of Dr. Deon Bekker on 3 seasons of the medical drama Hillside (2006), a teen drama that aired in Canada.

In 2010, Eiselen was diagnosed with a primary parenchymal pineal brain tumor, a very rare and poorly understood cancer. Jannes wrestled with cancer in 2010-2011 and did not return to acting until December 2011, when he played on the TV Mini-Series, The Sinking of the Laconia (2010) before landing his role as Dufresne, the ship's accountant in Black Sails (2014). Sadly, brain cancer forced him to leave the cast prior to filming the second season.

Jannes was also very successful in South Africa as a voice artist.

Jannes was a supporter of Faces of Hope Foundation, a charity that provides assistance to people, especially children with rare-cancers.

He died in Johannesburg, South Africa on 23 September 2016, two days after his 36th birthday, after his long and hard-fought battle with brain cancer.

Jamie Uys was an internationally acclaimed film director who completed 24 films. Prizes for his work included the 1981 Grand Prix at the Festival International du Film de Comedy Vevey for 'The Gods Must be Crazy' and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association award for best documentary in 1974 for 'Beautiful People' aka 'Animals are Beautiful People'. 'The Gods Must be Crazy' enjoyed three years of uninterrupted screening in the United States.

Connie Chiume was born on 5 June 1952 in Welkom, South Africa. She was an actress, known for Black Panther (2018), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) and Soul City (1994). She died on 6 August 2024 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Shona Ferguson was born on 30 April 1974 in Gaborone, Botswana. He was a producer and actor, known for The Gift (2014), Kings of Jo'burg (2020) and Step Up to a Start Up (2014). He was married to Connie Ferguson. He died on 30 July 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Graham Armitage was born on 24 April 1936 in Manchester, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Devils (1971), Jane and the Lost City (1987) and The Avengers (1961). He died on 6 March 1999 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jennifer Gray was born on 5 November 1916 in Hagzhou, China. She was an actress, known for While the Sun Shines (1947), Assassin for Hire (1950) and Tons of Money (1947). She was married to Robert Langford. She died on 3 February 1962 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Emrys Jones was born on 22 September 1915 in Manchester, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1966) and The Wicked Lady (1945). He was married to Anne Ridler and Pauline Bentley. He died on 10 July 1972 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Winston Gama was an actor, known for Shaka Zulu (1986), Dragonard (1988) and Mercenary Fighters (1988). He died on 22 November 2004 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

John Matshikiza was born on 26 November 1954 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was an actor and director, known for Beyond Borders (2003), Dust Devil (1992) and Soldier Soldier (1991). He died on 15 September 2008 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jamie Bartlett was born on 9 July 1966 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013), Rhythm City (2007) and Beyond Borders (2003). He was married to Camilla Waldman. He died on 23 May 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Shoki Mokgapa was born on 17 August 1984 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. She was an actress, known for Dredd (2012), Sink (2015) and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). She died on 25 September 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Menzi Ngubane was born on 28 August 1964 in Ntabazinduna, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. He was an actor, known for How to Steal 2 Million (2011), Generations (1993) and In My Country (2004). He was married to Sikelelo Sishuba and Lerato Sidibe. He died on 13 March 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Mary Twala was born on 14 September 1939 in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. She was an actress, known for This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection (2019), The Dark Tower (2017) and Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014). She was married to Ndaba Mhlongo. She died on 4 July 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Joe Stewardson was born in 1927 in Southport, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Pens en Pootjies (1974), Lelik Is My Offer (1975) and Taxi! (1970). He died in 1997 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

John Hussey was an actor, known for Get Carter (1971), Gold (1974) and Rage to Kill (1987). He died on 8 September 1995 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Nadine Gordimer was born on 20 November 1923 in Springs, Transvaal, South Africa. She was a writer and director, known for City Lovers (1982), The Gordimer Stories (1982) and Allen Boesak: Choosing for Justice (1984). She was married to Reinhold Cassirer and Gerald Gavronsky. She died on 13 July 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Percival Rubens was born on 29 December 1929 in Krugersdorp, South Africa. He was a director and writer, known for Survival Zone (1983), The Demon (1979) and Mister Kingstreet's War (1971). He died on 13 June 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Winnie Mandela was born on 26 September 1936 in Bizana, South Africa. She was married to Nelson Mandela. She died on 2 April 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Kenneth Hendel was born on 8 March 1931 in London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Prisoners of the Lost Universe (1983), Moon (1970) and Thieves of Fortune (1990). He died in November 2006 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Hugh Masekela was born on 4 April 1939 in Wilbank, South Africa. He was an actor and composer, known for The Jewel of the Nile (1985), The Last King of Scotland (2006) and Blended (2014). He was married to Elinam Cofie, Jabu Mbatha, Chris Calloway and Miriam Makeba. He died on 23 January 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa.