Donald Woods
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- December 15, 1933 in Hobeni, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Died
- August 19, 2001
- Active Years
- 1982–1990 (9 Years)
- Total Credits
- 3 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Donald Woods (Writing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Plain text, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word count: 90-130 words.
Target: Donald Woods (Writing) - specifically the one identified by the TMDB bio provided in the prompt.
Synopsis/TMDB Bio: Donald James Woods CBE was a South African journalist and anti-apartheid activist. He was the editor of the Daily Dispatch. He befriended activist Steve Biko, who was killed by police after being detained by the South African government.
Source [1] (TMDB): Donald Woods. Known for: Writing. Birthday: December 15, 1933. Day of Death: August 19, 2001 (67 years old). Place of Birth: Hobeni, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Source [2] (IMDb): Discusses a different Donald Woods (Actor, born Ralph L. Zink, Dec 2, 1906). Exclude.
Source [3] (TMDB): Discusses a different Donald Woods (Actor, born Ralph Lewis Zink, Dec 2, 1906). Exclude.
Source [4] (Biographies.net): Discusses a different Donald Woods (Actor, born Ralph L. Zink). Exclude.
Source [5] (Wikiwand): Discusses Chip Zien. Exclude.
Name: Donald James Woods CBE.
Profession: South African journalist, anti-apartheid activist, editor of the Daily Dispatch, writer.
Key relationship: Befriended activist Steve Biko.
Context: Biko was killed by police after being detained by the South African government.
Birth: December 15, 1933
Career overview
Donald James Woods CBE was a South African journalist and anti-apartheid activist. Serving as editor of the Daily Dispatch, he was known for befriending fellow activist Steve Biko, who was killed by the police after being detained by the South African government. Donald Woods was born on December 15, 1933, in Hobeni, Eastern Cape, South Africa, and died on August 19, 2001, at the age of sixty-seven. His known credit in the database is in writing.
A separate individual also named Donald Woods, born Ralph Lewis Zink or Ralph L. Zink on December 2, 1906, in Brandon, Manitoba, was a Canadian-American film and television actor. After moving with his family to California and being raised in Burbank, he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley and made his film debut in 19. His career in Hollywood spanned six decades, encompassing seventy-five films and one hundred and fifty television programs over forty years. He legally changed his name to Donald Woods in 1945 and passed away on March 5, 1998.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Donald Woods.
Career timeline
Full Filmography
3 titles- Tongues Untied (1990) Writer
- Cry Freedom (1987) Novel
- Wogan (1982) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Donald Woods best known for?
Donald Woods is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cry Freedom (1987), Wogan (1982).
When and where was Donald Woods born?
Donald Woods was born on December 15, 1933 in Hobeni, Eastern Cape, South Africa. They passed away on August 19, 2001.
How many credits does Donald Woods have?
Donald Woods has accumulated over 3 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 1990.
What is Donald Woods's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Donald Woods (Writing). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, etc. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text, neutral, encyclope...
Donald Woods by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Wogan (1982) as Self — aged about 48
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Donald Woods.