Jamie Bartlett, a well-known South African actor, has died. He was 55 years old.
SurgeZirc SA was informed of the death by a close family member. Bartlett was best known for his roles as David Genaro in Rhythm City and Mike O’Reilly in Isidingo.
He was born in Maidenhead, England, in 1966 to a South African mother and a British father.
At the University of Cape Town, Bartlett studied speech and drama. His first major role was in the American Ninja 2 film, followed by numerous appearances in both international and domestic films.
Many awards were bestowed upon him during his career, including a Fleur Du Cap Theatre Award and a South African Film & Television Award