Zakes Mokae
Actor
Zakes Makgona Mokae (August 5, 1934 – September 11, 2009) was a South African stage and screen actor. For his role in playwright Athol Fugard's "Master Harold"...and the Boys, Mokae won the 1982 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. His major films include Cry Freedom (1987), A Dry White Season (1989), The Island (1980), Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), Outbreak (1995), and Waterworld (1995). He also had memorable guest appearances on many television series such as The X-Files, The West Wing, and Monk.
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Who is Zakes Mokae?+
Zakes Mokae was a celebrated South African stage and screen actor renowned for his powerful supporting performances in international cinema and theatre.
What is Zakes Mokae known for?+
He is best known for winning a Tony Award for his role in Athol Fugard's Master Harold...and the Boys and for his memorable supporting roles in films like Cry Freedom and Outbreak.
What kind of work did Zakes Mokae make?+
He worked extensively across drama, horror, and action genres, balancing acclaimed theatrical productions with prominent Hollywood feature films.
