SettingsSouth African immigrants to the United States
Allan McLeod Cormack
Allan MacLeod Cormack (February 23, 1924 – May 7, 1998) was a South African-born American physicist who won the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (along with Godfrey Hounsfield) f...
Allan MacLeod Cormack (February 23, 1924 – May 7, 1998) was a South African-born American physicist who won the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (along with Godfrey Hounsfield) f...
Andrew Parkinson (soccer)
Andrew Parkinson is a retired South African-American soccer forward who pent time playing in both South Africa and England before immigrating to the U.S. where he played five seasons in the Nort...
Andrew Parkinson is a retired South African-American soccer forward who pent time playing in both South Africa and England before immigrating to the U.S. where he played five seasons in the Nort...
Arnold Vosloo
Arnold Vosloo (born June 16, 1962) is a South African actor, best-known for playing the role of the superhero Darkman in the sequel Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1994) and its 1996 seque...
Arnold Vosloo (born June 16, 1962) is a South African actor, best-known for playing the role of the superhero Darkman in the sequel Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1994) and its 1996 seque...
Arun Manilal Gandhi
Arun Manilal Gandhi (born April 14, 1934) is the fifth grandson of Mohandas Gandhi through his second son Manilal.
Arun Manilal Gandhi (born April 14, 1934) is the fifth grandson of Mohandas Gandhi through his second son Manilal.
Brian Murray (actor)
Brian Murray (born September 10, 1937) is a South African actor and theatre director.
Brian Murray (born September 10, 1937) is a South African actor and theatre director.
Carla Swart
Carla Swart (November 16, 1987 - January 19, 2011) was a South African cyclist who won nineteen individual and team cycling titles.
Carla Swart (November 16, 1987 - January 19, 2011) was a South African cyclist who won nineteen individual and team cycling titles.
Carol Gotbaum
Carol Anne Gotbaum was an air traveler who died, at age 45, on September 28, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona in Sky Harbor International Airport while being held in police custody.
Carol Anne Gotbaum was an air traveler who died, at age 45, on September 28, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona in Sky Harbor International Airport while being held in police custody.
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron (; born 7 August 1975) is a South African actress, film producer and former fashion model.
Charlize Theron (; born 7 August 1975) is a South African actress, film producer and former fashion model.
Cliff Drysdale
Cliff Drysdale (born May 26, 1941, Nelspruit (former Transvaal, present-day Mpumalanga), South Africa) was a top-ranked professional tennis player in the 1960s and early 1970s who became a well-...
Cliff Drysdale (born May 26, 1941, Nelspruit (former Transvaal, present-day Mpumalanga), South Africa) was a top-ranked professional tennis player in the 1960s and early 1970s who became a well-...
Cliff Simon
Cliff Simon (born 7 September 1962) is a South African athlete and actor, most famous for his portrayal of Ba'al in Stargate SG-1.
Cliff Simon (born 7 September 1962) is a South African athlete and actor, most famous for his portrayal of Ba'al in Stargate SG-1.
Constance Stuart Larrabee
Constance Stuart Larrabee (August 7, 1914 – July 27, 2000) was a photographer best known for her images of South Africa.
Constance Stuart Larrabee (August 7, 1914 – July 27, 2000) was a photographer best known for her images of South Africa.
Daniel Lapin
Daniel Lapin (born January 1, 1947) is a political commentator and American Orthodox rabbi living on Mercer Island, Washington.
Daniel Lapin (born January 1, 1947) is a political commentator and American Orthodox rabbi living on Mercer Island, Washington.
Dave Matthews
David John "Dave" Matthews (born January 9, 1967) is a South African musician and occasional actor, best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band.
David John "Dave" Matthews (born January 9, 1967) is a South African musician and occasional actor, best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band.
Derek Backman
Derek Backman (born January 6, 1966 in South Africa) is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder who played in the USISL.
Derek Backman (born January 6, 1966 in South Africa) is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder who played in the USISL.
Elizabeth Furse
Elizabeth Furse (born October 13, 1936) is a small business owner and faculty member of Portland State University.
Elizabeth Furse (born October 13, 1936) is a small business owner and faculty member of Portland State University.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk is a South-African engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist of South African-Canadian heritage best known for co-founding PayPal, SpaceX and Tesla Motors.
Elon Musk is a South-African engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist of South African-Canadian heritage best known for co-founding PayPal, SpaceX and Tesla Motors.
Eschel Rhoodie
Eschel Mostert Rhoodie (1933 – 17 July 1993) was a South African politician, public relations man and spin doctor most famous as being one of the key players in the 1978-79 Information Scandal,...
Eschel Mostert Rhoodie (1933 – 17 July 1993) was a South African politician, public relations man and spin doctor most famous as being one of the key players in the 1978-79 Information Scandal,...
Fritz Joubert Duquesne
Frederick “Fritz” Joubert Duquesne (sometimes spelled Du Quesne; ) (September 21, 1877 – May 24, 1956) was a South African Boer soldier, prisoner of war, big game hunter, journalist, war ...
Frederick “Fritz” Joubert Duquesne (sometimes spelled Du Quesne; ) (September 21, 1877 – May 24, 1956) was a South African Boer soldier, prisoner of war, big game hunter, journalist, war ...
Gary Anderson (placekicker)
Gary Allan Anderson (born July 16, 1959) is a former National Football League placekicker.
Gary Allan Anderson (born July 16, 1959) is a former National Football League placekicker.
Geneviève Waïte
Geneviève Waïte (born February 13, 1948, Cape Town) is a South African actress, singer and former model.
Geneviève Waïte (born February 13, 1948, Cape Town) is a South African actress, singer and former model.
Greg Albertyn
Greg Albertyn (born October 13, 1973 in Johannesburg, South Africa), is a former World Champion motocross racer.
Greg Albertyn (born October 13, 1973 in Johannesburg, South Africa), is a former World Champion motocross racer.
Gregory Alan Isakov
Gregory Alan Isakov is an indie folk rock artist from Boulder, Colorado, United States.
Gregory Alan Isakov is an indie folk rock artist from Boulder, Colorado, United States.
Ivor van Heerden
Dr. Ivor van Heerden, Ph.D., holds a doctorate degree in Marine Sciences and was the deputy director of the Louisiana State University (LSU) Hurricane Center, before being dismissed by LSU follo...
Dr. Ivor van Heerden, Ph.D., holds a doctorate degree in Marine Sciences and was the deputy director of the Louisiana State University (LSU) Hurricane Center, before being dismissed by LSU follo...
Jani Allan
Jani Allan (born 11 September 1952) is a former South African columnist and radio commentator.
Jani Allan (born 11 September 1952) is a former South African columnist and radio commentator.
Jennifer Maestre
Jennifer Maestre (born 1959 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a Massachusetts-based artist, internationally known for her unique pencil sculptures.
Jennifer Maestre (born 1959 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a Massachusetts-based artist, internationally known for her unique pencil sculptures.
Johan Kriek
Johan Kriek (born April 5, 1958) is a South African turned American professional male tennis player and founder of the Global Water Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering ...
Johan Kriek (born April 5, 1958) is a South African turned American professional male tennis player and founder of the Global Water Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering ...
Joseph Rahme
Joseph Rahme Joseph Edmund Rahme (born May 16, 1971 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a male South African, and later American, tennis professional.
Joseph Rahme Joseph Edmund Rahme (born May 16, 1971 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a male South African, and later American, tennis professional.
Joseph Wolpe
Joseph Wolpe was born on April 20, 1915, in Johannesburg, South Africa, and died on December 4, 1997, from lung cancer.
Joseph Wolpe was born on April 20, 1915, in Johannesburg, South Africa, and died on December 4, 1997, from lung cancer.
Juliet Prowse
Juliet Anne Prowse (September 25, 1936 – September 14, 1996) was a South African dancer, whose four decade career included stage, television and film but dancing remained her true love.
Juliet Anne Prowse (September 25, 1936 – September 14, 1996) was a South African dancer, whose four decade career included stage, television and film but dancing remained her true love.
Kevin Curren
Kevin Melvyn Curren (born 2 March 1958 in Durban, South Africa) is a former professional tennis player.
Kevin Melvyn Curren (born 2 March 1958 in Durban, South Africa) is a former professional tennis player.
Liezel Huber
Liezel Huber (born August 21, 1976, Durban, South Africa) is a tennis player who competes for, resides in, and is a naturalized citizen of the United States.
Liezel Huber (born August 21, 1976, Durban, South Africa) is a tennis player who competes for, resides in, and is a naturalized citizen of the United States.
Louis Dunn
Louis G. Dunn (1908-1979) was a South African-born engineer who played a key role in the development of early American missiles and launch vehicles.
Louis G. Dunn (1908-1979) was a South African-born engineer who played a key role in the development of early American missiles and launch vehicles.
Louis Hayward
Louis Charles Hayward (19 March 1909 – 21 February 1985) was a British actor born in South Africa.
Louis Charles Hayward (19 March 1909 – 21 February 1985) was a British actor born in South Africa.
Margaret H. Marshall
Margaret Hilary Marshall (born September 1, 1944) was the 24th Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and the first female to hold that position.
Margaret Hilary Marshall (born September 1, 1944) was the 24th Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and the first female to hold that position.
Mariaan de Swardt
Mariaan de Swardt (born 18 March 1971 in Johannesburg) is a former tennis player from South Africa, who played as a professional from 1988 to 2001.
Mariaan de Swardt (born 18 March 1971 in Johannesburg) is a former tennis player from South Africa, who played as a professional from 1988 to 2001.
Mark Mathabane
Mark Mathabane (born Johannes Mathabane, 18 October 1960) is an author, lecturer, and a former collegiate tennis player and college professor.
Mark Mathabane (born Johannes Mathabane, 18 October 1960) is an author, lecturer, and a former collegiate tennis player and college professor.
Max Theiler
Max Theiler (January 30, 1899 – August 11, 1972) was a South African/American virologist.
Max Theiler (January 30, 1899 – August 11, 1972) was a South African/American virologist.
Michael Robertson (tennis)
Michael Robertson (born 2 July 1963 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former South African, later American, professional tennis player.
Michael Robertson (born 2 July 1963 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former South African, later American, professional tennis player.
Mike Connell (soccer)
Mike Connell (born November 1, 1956 in Mayfair, Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former professional footballer.
Mike Connell (born November 1, 1956 in Mayfair, Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former professional footballer.
Patrick Soon-Shiong
Patrick Soon-Shiong (陈颂雄, b. 1952) is a South African-American surgeon who was founder, chairman, and CEO of Abraxis BioScience, a biotechnology company developing cancer treatment.
Patrick Soon-Shiong (陈颂雄, b. 1952) is a South African-American surgeon who was founder, chairman, and CEO of Abraxis BioScience, a biotechnology company developing cancer treatment.
Paul DeMaine
Paul Alexander Desmond DeMaine (October 11, 1924 - May 13, 1999) was a leading figure in the early development of computer based automatic indexing and information retrieval and one of the found...
Paul Alexander Desmond DeMaine (October 11, 1924 - May 13, 1999) was a leading figure in the early development of computer based automatic indexing and information retrieval and one of the found...
Poppy Cannon
Poppy Cannon (August 2, 1905 - April 1975) was at various times the food editor of the Ladies Home Journal and House Beautiful, and the author of several 1950s cookbooks.
Poppy Cannon (August 2, 1905 - April 1975) was at various times the food editor of the Ladies Home Journal and House Beautiful, and the author of several 1950s cookbooks.
Robert Z. Lawrence
Robert Zachary Lawrence (born in 1949), a former South African national, is the current Albert L. Williams Professor of International Trade and Investment at John F. Kennedy School of Government...
Robert Zachary Lawrence (born in 1949), a former South African national, is the current Albert L. Williams Professor of International Trade and Investment at John F. Kennedy School of Government...
Rosemary Feit Covey
Rosemary Feit Covey (Born 1954) is an American printmaker, whose work focuses on wood engraving.
Rosemary Feit Covey (Born 1954) is an American printmaker, whose work focuses on wood engraving.
Roy Wegerle
Roy Wegerle (born March 19, 1964 in Pretoria) is a South African-American former soccer player, who played for the United States in the 1994 and 1998 World Cups.
Roy Wegerle (born March 19, 1964 in Pretoria) is a South African-American former soccer player, who played for the United States in the 1994 and 1998 World Cups.
Trevor Rabin
Trevor Charles Rabin (born January 13, 1954) is a South African born musician, best known as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the British progressive rock band Yes from 1983–1994, and si...
Trevor Charles Rabin (born January 13, 1954) is a South African born musician, best known as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the British progressive rock band Yes from 1983–1994, and si...
Wayne Odesnik
Wayne Odesnik (born November 21, 1985, in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a professional left-handed American tennis player, with a two-handed backhand.
Wayne Odesnik (born November 21, 1985, in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a professional left-handed American tennis player, with a two-handed backhand.
Yvonne Vermaak
Yvonne Vermaak is a former tour tennis player who represented her native South Africa.
Yvonne Vermaak is a former tour tennis player who represented her native South Africa.
Zakes Mokae
Zakes Makgona Mokae (5 August 1934 – 11 September 2009) was a South African-born American actor.
Zakes Makgona Mokae (5 August 1934 – 11 September 2009) was a South African-born American actor.