James Norval (1908–1970) was a South African theatre and film actor. He initially worked for the Hendrik Hanekom Company. 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.
Norval was married to actress Anna Cloete. Their only child, Paddy Norval, sometimes performed with them.
The South African Academy of Science and Arts honoured him with its Medal of Honour for Theatre in 1967.
Filmography
As an actor:
Kruger Miljoene, 1967
Gevaarlike Spel, 1962
Voor sononder, 1962 as gas in hotel
Geheim van Onderplaas, 1962
Stropers van die Laeveld, 1962
The Hellions, 1961 as winkeleienaar (nie gekrediteer nie)
Spore in die Modder, 1961
Last of the Few, as Paul Kruger
Nooi van my Hart, 1959 as mnr. Brand
Paul Krüger, 1956 as Paul Krüger
'n Plan is 'n Boerdery, 1954
Sarie Marais, 1949 as Hendrik
Die kaskenades van Dr. Kwak, 1948
Lig van 'n Eeu, 1942
As a director:
Spore in die Modder, 1961