James Norval (actor)
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James Norval | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 March 1908[1] |
| Died | 16 November 1970 |
| Occupation | Actor |
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]
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.
