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| − | [[Ben Kruger]] (1957- ). [http://www.benkruger.co.za/] is a South African stage, TV and film actor, director, singer. | + | [[Ben Kruger]] (1957-2021). [http://www.benkruger.co.za/] is a South African stage, TV and film actor, director, singer. |
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| − | Trained at the [[Universiteit van Pretoria Drama Departement|University of Pretoria]], where he was their star actor. | + | |
| + | Trained at the [[Universiteit van Pretoria Drama Departement|University of Pretoria]], where he was their star actor. | ||
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| + | He died of COVID-19 complications in May 2021. | ||
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
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Ben became a household name when he played the lead role in the TV youth series ''[[Skooldae]]'' (“School Days”). | Ben became a household name when he played the lead role in the TV youth series ''[[Skooldae]]'' (“School Days”). | ||
| − | On stage he has performed in ''[[Tartuffe|Die Huigelaar]]'' (as Cleante for [[TRUK]], 1986), ''[[It's a Boy!]]'' (for [[Pieter Toerien]]), ''[[Siener in die Suburbs]]'' (as “Jakes” at the [[State Theatre]], Pretoria, with [[PACT]]), ''[[Hartebees]]'' ([[Alexander Strachan]], [[KKNK]], 2000 - also directed the play). | + | On stage he has performed in "[[Faust]]" (playing the lead in an [[Afrikaans]] production of Part One of the Goethe play by the University of Pretoria); ''[[Tartuffe|Die Huigelaar]]'' (as Cleante for [[TRUK]], 1986), ''[[It's a Boy!]]'' (for [[Pieter Toerien]]), ''[[Siener in die Suburbs]]'' (as “Jakes” at the [[State Theatre]], Pretoria, with [[PACT]]), ''[[Hartebees]]'' ([[Alexander Strachan]], [[KKNK]], 2000 - also directed the play). |
He directed ''[[Heart Like a Stomach]]'' by [[Ian Fraser]] at the [[Windybrow Theatre]]. | He directed ''[[Heart Like a Stomach]]'' by [[Ian Fraser]] at the [[Windybrow Theatre]]. | ||
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He is also known for roles in feature films such as ''[[Stander]]'' (2003), ''[[Snake Island]] (2002) and ''[[Cry, the Beloved Country]]'' (1995). | He is also known for roles in feature films such as ''[[Stander]]'' (2003), ''[[Snake Island]] (2002) and ''[[Cry, the Beloved Country]]'' (1995). | ||
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| + | TV work included | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Revision as of 13:01, 26 May 2021
Ben Kruger (1957-2021). [1] is a South African stage, TV and film actor, director, singer.
Contents
Biography
Trained at the University of Pretoria, where he was their star actor.
He died of COVID-19 complications in May 2021.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Ben became a household name when he played the lead role in the TV youth series Skooldae (“School Days”).
On stage he has performed in "Faust" (playing the lead in an Afrikaans production of Part One of the Goethe play by the University of Pretoria); Die Huigelaar (as Cleante for TRUK, 1986), It's a Boy! (for Pieter Toerien), Siener in die Suburbs (as “Jakes” at the State Theatre, Pretoria, with PACT), Hartebees (Alexander Strachan, KKNK, 2000 - also directed the play).
He directed Heart Like a Stomach by Ian Fraser at the Windybrow Theatre.
He was the co-writer (with Chris Pretorius) of Kaspar in Kasablankah.
He is also known for roles in feature films such as Stander (2003), Snake Island (2002) and Cry, the Beloved Country (1995).
TV work included
Sources
SACD 1981/82; Limelight 1983/84.
Various entries in the NELM catalogue.
TVSA [2].
IMBd [3].
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