Hugh Masekela
Biography
Hugh Masekela works in acting. Born April 4, 1939 in Witbank, South Arfrica. Archytele tracks 21 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
21 titles- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2002) as Self
- Arthouse (1997) as Self
- Tonight in Person (1963) as Self
- Show & Co. mit Carlo (1984) as Self
- Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) as Self
- Monterey Pop (1968) as Self
- Soul Power (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert (1988) as Self
- I Am Thalente (2015) as Self
- Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella (1990) as Self
- Paul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert (1987) as Self
- Freedom Beat (2003) as Self
- Sophiatown (2003) as Self
- The Journey – Stories from the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (2011) as Self
- We Are Universal (1971)
- Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella (1990)
- Alekesam (2013)
- Blue Notes and Exiled Voices (1992)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hugh Masekela best known for?
Hugh Masekela is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Very Bad Things (1998), Kraft Music Hall (1958), Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2002).
When and where was Hugh Masekela born?
Hugh Masekela was born on April 4, 1939 in Witbank, South Arfrica.
How many credits does Hugh Masekela have?
Hugh Masekela has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2021.
What is Hugh Masekela's background in cinema and television?
Hugh Ramapolo Masekela (4 April 1939 – 23 January 2018) was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who was described as "the father of South African jazz". Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and for writing well-known anti-apartheid songs such as "Soweto Blues" and "Bring Him...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2002) as Self — aged about 63
- Great Performances (1971) as Self — aged about 32
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self — aged about 19
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