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Clive Scott

1937 – 2021

South African actor

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About Clive Scott

Lived 1937 – 2021 (aged 84). Clive Scott was a South African actor and television actor.

Robert Clive Cleghorn (4 July 1937 – 28 July 2021) was a South African radio, film, television and theatre actor and director best known for his performances in the TV soap operas The Villagers and Isidingo.

Biography Clive Scott was born in Parkview, Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1937, as Robert Clive Cleghorn and went to school in Springs. After the death of his father, his mother settled with him in Muizenberg, Cape Town. He completed his schooling at St. George's Grammar School becoming Head Boy in 1955. His earlier adult career was in banking including a two-year stint in Rhodesia. In 1965, Scott performed in The Mousetrap in London. He has also starred in a number of South African television advertisements. He was also a public speaker and had an interest in esoteric matters.

Filmography

Films Year Title Role Notes1969 Battle of Britain 'A' Station Pilot Uncredited1972 My Way Lionel, reporter 1973 The Baby Game 1974 Bait The Professor in 'The Lesson' 1975 Sell A Million Willie van Rensburg 1976 The Diamond Mercenaries Sky 4 Pilot 1976 Funny People Disgruntled diner Uncredited1979 Home Before Midnight Uncredited 1980 Skelms Capt. Vlok 1985 Magic Is Alive, My Friends Harrison 1988 Blind Justice Auctioneer 1989 Killer Instinct Mr. Bumbry 1990 Sweet Murder Waiter 1990 The Fourth Reich Event Announcer 1992 No Hero Barry 1995 Live Wire 2: Human Timebomb Crocker 1998 Operation Delta Force 3: Clear Target Pat Sunland 1999 Traitor's Heart Deputy Director Jefferson 2000 Operation Delta Force 5: Random Fire Ambassador Clarence Rodman 2003 Sumuru Miner 2003 Citizen Verdict Judge Thomas Halvern 2003 Stander Bank 9 Officer 2003 Beat the Drum Pieter Botha 2005 Duma Tourist #3 - Eager Man 2011 Winnie Mandela Judge FL Rumpff 2016 Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu Mr. Bragg (final film role)

Television

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Important facts

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Nationality
Education
St. George's Grammar School, Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art
Also known as
Robert Clive Cleghorn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Clive Scott?

South African actor

When was Clive Scott born?

Clive Scott was born on 4 July 1937 in Johannesburg.

When did Clive Scott die?

Clive Scott died on 28 July 2021.

What was Clive Scott's occupation?

Clive Scott was an actor and television actor.

What nationality was Clive Scott?

Clive Scott was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clive Scott

· Wikidata: Q25189694

· DBpedia: Clive Scott (actor)

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