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Deon Stewardson
British-South African actor (–)
Deon Stewardson | |
|---|---|
| Born | ()11 October South Africa |
| Died | 27 October () (aged&#;66) South Africa |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years&#;active | – |
| Known&#;for | Wild at Heart (–) |
| Parent | Joe Stewardson |
| Relatives | Matthew Stewardson (brother) |
Deon Stewardson (11 October – 27 October ) was a British-South African actor best known for his role as Anders "Dup" Du Plessis in the ITV Drama series Wild at Heart.
The seven series were popular in the United Kingdom with television viewing figures between million and 10 million. The last series was filmed in with a Christmas Special. He worked alongside many well known actors including Hayley Mills.
Deon stewardson biography definition Visiting friends on local farms was a favourite activity, and he was very proud to be accepted by the local farming community. Read Edit View history. Local Events. The series is about a veterinary surgeon and his family, who emigrate from England to South Africa, where they attempt to rehabilitate a game reserve for wild animals and establish a veterinary surgery and animal hospital.Stewardson and his partner Marianne would live in the Hartbeespoort Dam area of South Africa during the six months of filming. He had a passion for wildlife and his character known as "Dup" worked perfectly for him. As well as this role, he taken a number of minor roles in many different genres, including The Foster Gang.
Stewardson has also starred in films, most notably Lethal Woman.[1]
Deon was the son of South African actor Joe Stewardson and elder brother of Matthew Stewardson who appeared in Idols South Africa (season 1)
Death
On the morning of 28 October , a local outlet reported Stewardson had been found dead in the bathroom at a Graaff-Reinet accommodation establishment the previous afternoon, with police confirming it as suicide.[2] Stewardson is survived by his partner Marianne Meijer, sister Sheryl and half siblings Joanne and Sean.
By his request, there was no funeral, and his family and friends arranged a 'get-together' to remember him on the day of his direct cremation. Stewardson never married or had children and regretted not doing so.[3]
Selected Filmography
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kill and Kill Again | Gas Station Attendant | ||
| Blood Ransom | Claude Belmondo | ||
| City Wolf | Pogrund | ||
| Lethal Woman | John Sales | ||
| Rhino | Brad Cannon | ||
| Death Force | Tony the Groom | ||
| Easy Kill | Speedo | ||
| Enemy Unseen | Stanley | ||
| Merchants at War | TV Newsman | ||
| America Ninja 4: The Annihilation | Delta Force Team | ||
| Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell | Matt Butler | ||
| Easy Kill | Speedo | ||
| The Final Alliance | Meadows | ||
| Impact | Drunk Driver | ||
| Return to Justice | Insanity Boy | ||
| Voice in the Dark | Barney Loomis | ||
| American Kickboxer | Jim, Sports Editor | ||
| Committed | Alex Walper | ||
| Friends | Police Chief | TV Series - 1 episode | |
| Tropical Heat | Dewey | ||
| Cyborg Cop III | Pool Hall Barman | ||
| Rhodes | Australian Digger | TV Series - 1 episode | |
| Tarzan: The Epic Adventures | Skip | TV Series - 1 episode | |
| Merchant of Death | Harv Bennett | ||
| The Place of Lions | Repoman | ||
| Heel Against the Head | Cowboy | ||
| Malunde | Gary | ||
| The Foster Gang | William Foster | TV Movie | |
| Coup! | Mercenary | TV Movie | |
| – | Wild at Heart | Anders Du Plessis | TV Series - 66 episodes |