Bill Flynn
South African actor (1948–2007)
William Flynn (13 December 1948 – 11 July 2007) was a South African actor and comedian, perhaps best known for playing Tjokkie.
Early life
Flynn was born William Frederick Flynn in Cape Town and matriculated from Plumstead High School. He went to the UCT drama school and was a founder member of the Space theatre in Cape Town. He was the son of William Frederick and Mary Elizabeth (Née Morley).
Overview
Flynn was perhaps best known for his portrayal of Tjokkie, a character that he portrayed as a wise-cracking, beer drinking rugby union fan. Flynn had won 13 best actor awards, including the Dublin Critics and Golden Entertainer Awards. Among these were:
Best Supporting Actor for Doubles – Fleur du Cap – Cape Town – 1987
Best Actor for Saturday Night at the Palace
Best Actor Award for Hello and Goodbye – Dublin
Best Actor Award for a Comedy Play It Again Sam
Best Screenplay Award for Saturday Night at the Palace
Best Actor Award for role of Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman
His film writing also won him a Best Screenplay award for Saturday Night at the Palace. His karate comedy movie Kill and Kill Again was a top box office hit in America. Bill's movie of Saturday Night at The Palace won several Vita Film Awards, a Best Actor award at the Italian Taormina Film festival as well as a Merit Award at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
He was a longtime friend and collaborator of the actor and playwright Paul Slabolepszy.
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