Jamie Bartlett

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that South African and former Rhythm City actor, Jamie Barlett, has passed away. (Read More Here).

Bartlett studied speech and drama at the University of Cape Town. Bartlett was best known for playing the role of David Genaro in Rhythm City and Mike O'Reilly in Isidingo, among others. Prolific stage and screen actor, best known for his role as David Genaro on the etv soapie Rhythm City, has died at 55"

Corporate communications manager for eMedia, Bennum van Jaarsveld, confirmed to TimesLIVE Barlett had died. "We've had confirmation from a close family member ...

Jamie Bartlett will always be remembered for his iconic David Genaro character. He later left the show, after more than a decade in the role, with his last appearance in February 2020. I grew up watching Jamie Bartlett on TV. Condolences to the Bartlett family.— Nkanyezi (@NkanyeziKubheka) #RIPJamieBartlett💔🙏🕊 pic.twitter.com/M05zBrhItB May 23, 2022 Jamie Bartlett bought me a drink once. Jamie Bartlett a.k.a David Genaro Popularly known as 'The Don' for his role as David Genaro on soapie Rhythm City, the actor was lauded for his ability to evoke a sense of fear on viewers with his husky voice and deathly stare.

Actor Jamie Bartlett - who was known for playing David Genaro in 'Rhythm City' passed away on Monday 23 May at 55 years.

Bartlett will be remembered for his villainous role as David Genaro in Rhythm City and for playing Mike O’Reilly in SABC3’s canned soapie Isidingo. RIP: Former ‘Rhythm City’ actor Jamie Bartlett has passed away. RIP: Former ‘Rhythm City’ actor Jamie Bartlett has passed away.

From a legendary character like Mike O'Reilly to the iconic David Genaro. Thank you for the moments & memories, Jamie Bartlett.

“We chose to have Jamie on the show because he’s real and because he likes the truth. We know we will move mountains. We are delighted to have him on our platform.

Jamie Bartlett's death was confirmed by the news channel eNCA on Monday night. According to eNCA, though the veteran actor's death was confirmed by a close family member, his cause of death is still to be revealed. Bartlett ...

“Working with Bartlett was like being surrounded by greatness on a daily basis, a gentle giant, teacher and obviously talent. On the set of Isidingo, he acted opposite Hlomla Dandala who acted as Derek Nyathi. He made his final appearance on 5 February 2020 when Genaro was shot.

Bartlett was best known for playing the role of David Genaro in Rhythm City and Mike O'Reilly in Isidingo, among others.

Jamie Bartlett will always be remembered for his iconic David Genaro character. — eNCA (@eNCA)May 23, 2022 Former Rhythm City actor Jamie Bartlett has died aged 55.

The multi-award-winning South African stage and TV actor Jamie Bartlett, also known as James Bartlett has died.

After several years he moved on to Rhythm City on e.tv, playing David Genaro for which he won a Safta until the character got shot in February 2020. I even made fun of you for greeting each and every person including the kitchen staff. He played the lead in The Great Outdoors and toured Switzerland with The Fire Raisers. He returned to the Market Theatre in 2011 for Death of a Colonialist as a 60-something history teacher, for which he won the Naledi Theatre Award for Best Performance by an actor in a lead role. Former Rhythm City actor Jamie Bartlett has died aged 55. He was most famous for his TV character of Mike O'Reilly in Isidingo on SABC3 and had the distinction of appearing in scene one as the first character to ever speak in Isidingo. The multi-award-winning South African stage and TV actor Jamie Bartlett, also known as James Bartlett, most well-known for his role as TV villains Mike O'Reilly in Isidingo on SABC3, David Genaro in Rhythm City on e.tv, and as a judge on SA's Got Talent on e.tv has died.

'Idols SA' judge Somizi Mhlongo reveals he spent the weekend with the late 'Rhythm City' actor Jamie Bartlett at a Brooklyn club.

RIP to this goat.” “Genuinely thought this guy was gonna be immortal. “Not to mention the tattoo on the back of his head arggh I loved him so much.

Tributes are pouring in for former Rhythm City actor, Jamie Bartlett, who passed away at the age of 55 on Monday.

Bartlett was born in Maidenhead in the United Kingdom. Bartlett also starred in movies such as Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, White Lion and Nothing for Mahala. Other popular TV dramas that he has starred in include Jozi H and Isidingo.

Film producer Anant Singh has released a statement paying tribute to Jamie Bartlett. News of Bartlett's death broke on Monday evening.

"Jamie was a role model to young actors entering the world of film and television. In Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Jamie did an amazing job of playing Madiba's prison warder, James Gregory. He researched the role intensely and gave a brilliant and authentic performance. "It is with great shock that I learnt of the sudden passing of Jamie Bartlett last night.

"Jamie was a role model to young actors entering the world of film and television. His passing leaves a huge void in the industry, and he will be missed by ...

“Jamie was a role model to young actors entering the world of film and television. His passing leaves a huge void in the industry, and he will be missed by his peers.” “Jamie was a master of his craft and was known for the powerful performances he delivered in iconic roles he played in films and television shows.

South Africans have flooded social media with tributes to late actor Jamie Bartlett after news of his death on Monday evening. The award-winning actor's ...

Rest in peace to David Genaro 😞— 🅼🅰🅽🅳🅻🅰 & 🅵🅰🅳🅻🆄 🅾🆄🆃 (@ZukzFranco) #RIPjamiebartlett pic.twitter.com/tTEwXZOz8S May 23, 2022 The greetings? Nah Rest my Gee❤💯! DAVID GENARO is immortal— kay🖤 (@kayTT28) pic.twitter.com/u7UcQ2PrMS May 23, 2022 The shades? The Don, The Goat, David Genaro 🤍— Shaka®️ (@FinestZungu_) #RIPJamieBartlett pic.twitter.com/0OxVX0Blsh May 23, 2022 Bathong m’deva😭😭😭, Rest in Peace David Genaro💔😭😭— Carly (@CarlyKgao) pic.twitter.com/AK9huaPWOS May 23, 2022

JOHANNESBURG - Jamie Bartlett's colleagues and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the multi-awarding actor. News of Bartlett's passing ...

Jamie Bartlett will always be remembered for his iconic David Genaro character. "He was just that kind of person who would show you how much you mean to him. News of Bartlett’s passing emerged on Monday evening. It didn't matter what he was going through, he'd be there. News of Bartlett’s passing emerged on Monday evening. Fans, colleagues mourn passing of 'Rhythm City' actor Jamie Bartlett

Friends and fans devastated by the untimely death of award-winning actor Jamie Bartlett, who was known for his role as David Genaro on e.tv's Rhythm City.

“I think I’m ready to inherit 25 years of something different." "I know what he smells like, I know how much wax he has in his ears. I thoroughly enjoyed his first death, 10 years ago,” Jamie added. “I needed to sit down and have a look in the mirror,” he said. He made his final appearance on 5 February 2020 when Genaro was shot. After playing the role of David Genaro for almost 13 years, Jamie shared with in a previous interview with Drum why he decided to leave the well-loved role and how he will go down as one of the meanest men in Mzansi soapies who relentlessly terrorised his rivals without so much as a thought to the devastation.

A family member confirmed the news to eNCA and, shortly after, social media was flooded with condolence messages as industry colleagues and fans bid the ...

It is said that Jamie Bartlett was the only actor allowed to add lines to the script. “I remember you falling off your chair and for some reason I thought you did it on purpose to help me relax. “Jamie was a role model to young actors entering the world of film and television. Why are we loosing Legends and icons in this country😭😭😭 I couldn't believe it ngibuhlungu ngo Jamie Bartlett yooh!!! On Twitter, @SaneleZn2 tweeted: “Why are we loosing Legends and icons in this country😭😭😭 I couldn't believe it ngibuhlungu ngo Jamie Bartlett yooh!!! Currently, at the Cannes Film Festival, Anant Singh said: “It is with great shock that I learnt of the sudden passing of Jamie Bartlett last night. See you on the other side. i even made fun of u for greeting each and every person @012_lifestyle_brooklyn including the kitchen staff....yo spirit knew.....farewell my Jamie.....💔💔💔💔💔” Of course, the theatre was close to his heart, too. Rest in Power great one. Always poetic with his responses, he said: “He is like a Greco-Roman classical character. That was Bartlett, passionate about every role he took on.

Respected stage and TV actor Jamie Bartlett has died at the age of 55. We take a look back at one of his last radio interviews with Primedia Broadcasting.

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JOHANNESBURG - Tributes are pouring in for well-known South African actor Jamie Bartlett who died at the age of 55. Fellow actors, celebrities and prominent ...

Tributes are pouring in for well-known South African actor Jamie Bartlett who died at the age of 55. JOHANNESBURG - Tributes are pouring in for well-known South African actor Jamie Bartlett who died at the age of 55. He was best known for playing the role of David Genaro in Rhythm City and Mike O'Reilly in Isidingo.

Durban - Director and film producer Anant Singh said actor Jamie Bartlett, who died at the age of 55 on Monday night, was 'known for the powerful ...

A brilliant actor, and a real mensch. What a legend. “Jamie was a role model to young actors entering the world of film and television,” he added. “He researched the role intensely and gave a brilliant and authentic performance,” he said. “Jamie was a master of his craft and was known for the powerful performances he delivered in iconic roles he played in films and television shows,” he said. Singh said the first project they worked on was the Iraqi war-themed film “Bravo Two Zero” followed by the TRC film “Red Dust” in which he played an apartheid era security policeman; the thriller “Prey” and “Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom”.

South Africans are again left without words after the shocking news of the death of multi-award-winning actor Jamie Bartlett.

#RIPJamieBartlett #RIPJamieBartlett Jamie Bartlett will always be remembered for his iconic David Genaro character.

Actor Jamie Bartlett spent Sunday night spreading love to staff and customers at 012 Lifestyle Restaurant in Brooklyn, Pretoria.

“He wanted us to talk more about collaborating as chefs and sharing recipes. “It showed at the restaurant when he would go to people’s tables to greet them. “But he insisted to [go about and] greet each and every person. “The way he enjoyed chatting to people [there], it was difficult to make him sit down at our table. “I think we owe Jamie flowers and an apology. He told me that he wanted to focus on making appearances and make money out of that.

Respected stage and TV actor Jamie Bartlett has died at the age of 55. We take a look back at one of his last radio interviews with Primedia Broadcasting.

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In a conversation with Newzroom Africa on Tuesday morning, Chiume said she was still shaken by the news of Bartlett's passing.

Reality TV star and author Mome Mahlangu also conveyed her message of condolences to the family. The National Arts Festival also paid tribute to the theatre legend. He was that person (actor) who will take it further than what the director has directed him to do.” When asked about some of the lessons she took away from him, Chiume said: “To be human ... not to get drunk from the so-called celebrity syndrome. 😔🙏🏾 Prayers and condolences to your loved ones, Jamie. 🕊 #RestInPeace”. Thank you for your friendship ❤️ Rest in peace Jamie B 💔🕊”. So you can imagine how shocked I was when I got the news yesterday. “I wanted him to be on the poster with me, he was so excited. “It’s a big loss to the South African industry, to the continent, and I dare say the world, because he was one of the talents in the country.” “I know that he wished that every young person who comes into the industry should be successful and understand the industry well.” “When I met him again in ‘Rhythm City’, it was such a pleasure to once more see him and share his experiences and my experiences with other actors in ‘Rhythm City’. “The first time I worked with him was in ‘Soul City’, years ago, that's when I realised he was very professional.

Multi-award-winning South African stage and TV actor Jamie Bartlett has died. He was 55. A family member confirmed Bartlett's death to eNCA (DStv 403) on ...

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Harriet Gavshon said working with a professional like Bartlett was one of the most rewarding experiences of any producer's career.

Gavshon said Bartlett was a larger-than-life person and wonderful to work with: “He was a force on Rhythm City and in our lives. Gavshon said working with a professional like Bartlett was one of the most rewarding experiences of any producer’s career. Harriet Gavshon said working with a professional like Bartlett was one of the most rewarding experiences of any producer’s career.