Jamie Bartlett was a South African actor who was popularly known for his role as the wickedest puppet master, David Genaro in rhythm city and theatre work.
He was born in England on 9th July 1996 in Maidenhead, Berkshire.
At an early age, he got married to an actress Camilla Waldman known for her generation’s soap operas. The couple had a son, Hector, and later got divorced. The cause of their separation is yet not known.
His Career

He was a television personality, and movie star and also worked at the theatre.
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Bartlett was a well-known and multifaceted Durban actor before starring in Rhythm City. He started playing his role as David Genaro in 2007. He was the first person to speak in the first scene in the series Isindigo as a character Mike O’Riley when it was aired on the South African Television. On the set of Isidingo, he acted opposite Hlomla Dandala who acted as Derek Nyathi.
In 1997, Bartlett acted in the action MNET movie made for TV – The Sexy Girls. The gang movie genre showcased the realities of the gangster lifestyle in Cape Town.
He featured in a lot of movies and acquired many awards to his credit.
South Africans are paying their tribute to Actor Jamie Bartlett who passed away on Monday evening at age 55.
His death remains a mystery since the cause has not yet been disclosed, according to local media outlets.
His family, friends, and well wishes across the globe have expressed how deeply they are sad at the sudden pass away of their cherished personality.
After the announcement of his demise, condolences have been sent from across the globe to his family.
People expressed how they use to feel his presence anytime he was around or hosted a show on a radio.
Indeed a legend has passed away.