James Norval (1908–1970) was a South African theatre and film actor. He initially worked for the Hendrik Hanekom Company.[2] In 1934 Hanekom retired to open a theatre school in Bloemfontein. Norval started his own group, the James Norval Company, and toured with plays such as Die Verlore Siel, Vadertjie Langbeen, Dracula and Gebeurtenis in die Nag.[3][4]
James Norval | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 March 1908[1] |
| Died | 16 November 1970 |
| Occupation | Actor |
Norval was married to actress Anna Cloete. Their only child, Paddy Norval, sometimes performed with them.[5]
The South African Academy of Science and Arts honoured him with its Medal of Honour for Theatre in 1967.
Filmography
editAs an actor:[6]
- Kruger Miljoene, 1967
- Gevaarlike Spel, 1962
- Voor sononder, 1962 as gas in hotel
- Geheim van Onderplaas, 1962
- Stropers van die Laeveld, 1962
- The Hellions, 1961 as winkeleienaar (nie gekrediteer nie)
- Spore in die Modder, 1961
- Last of the Few, as Paul Kruger
- Nooi van my Hart, 1959 as mnr. Brand
- Paul Krüger, 1956 as Paul Krüger
- 'n Plan is 'n Boerdery, 1954
- Sarie Marais, 1949 as Hendrik
- Die kaskenades van Dr. Kwak, 1948
- Lig van 'n Eeu, 1942
As a director:
- Spore in die Modder, 1961
References
edit- ↑ "James Norval, SA actor, is born in Zastron, Free State. | South African History Online". sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "Die Hanekom Geselskap - ESAT". esat.sun.ac.za. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ James Norval Geselskap op ESAT, besoek op 3 Maart 2013
- ↑ "James Norval". MUBI. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ Wallis, F. (2000). Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar, Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau
- ↑ "James Norval | Actor, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
External links
edit- (in Afrikaans) James en Anna Norval se grafsteen in die Woltemade-begraafplaas, Maitland, Kaapstad. URL besoek op 17 November 2015.
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