John Matshikiza
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 26, 1954 in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Died
- September 15, 2008
- Active Years
- 1970–2007 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 26 credits in database
Acting Born Nov 26, 1954 Died Sep 15, 2008 Johannesburg, South Africa 26 credits
Biography
John Matshikiza works in acting. Born November 26, 1954 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Died September 15, 2008. Archytele tracks 26 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Shake Hands with the Devil
Hard CopyWah-Wah
Beyond Borders
Hijack Stories
Mapungubwe: Secrets of a Sacred Hill
Born Free: A New Adventure
The Redemption: Kickboxer 5
Woman of DesireThe Air Up There
Yankee Zulu
African SkiesDust Devil
Soldier SoldierEscape From Kampala
The Play on One
Cry FreedomMandelaThe Trial of Klaus Barbie
Dust
Desert of Lies
By George
Victims of Apartheid
Child of Hope
Playhouse
Play for Today
Full Filmography
26 titles- Shake Hands with the Devil (2007) as President Habyarimana
- Hard Copy (2005) as Xolani Modise
- Wah-Wah (2005) as Dr. Zim Mzimba
- Beyond Borders (2003) as Dawit Ningpopo
- Hijack Stories (2001) as 'Bra Biza' director
- Mapungubwe: Secrets of a Sacred Hill (1999) as Self
- Born Free: A New Adventure (1996) as George Luello
- The Redemption: Kickboxer 5 (1995) as Police Detective
- Woman of Desire (1994) as Det. Louis Stone
- The Air Up There (1994) as Mingori Mining Company Clerk
- Yankee Zulu (1993) as Zulu Mashabela
- African Skies (1992)
- Dust Devil (1992) as Joe Niemand
- Soldier Soldier (1991) as Sgt Samuel Kekana
- Escape From Kampala (1991) as Wycliffe Kato
- The Play on One (1988) as Wycliffe Kato
- Cry Freedom (1987) as Mapetla
- Mandela (1987) as Walter Sisulu
- The Trial of Klaus Barbie (1987) as M'bemba
- Dust (1985) as Hendrick
- Desert of Lies (1984) as Bushman
- By George (1982) as Ebangu
- Victims of Apartheid (1978) as Henry
- Child of Hope (1975) as Shihungeleni
- Playhouse (1974) as Ebangu
- Play for Today (1970) as Henry
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Matshikiza best known for?
John Matshikiza is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shake Hands with the Devil (2007), Beyond Borders (2003), Born Free: A New Adventure (1996), The Redemption: Kickboxer 5 (1995).
When and where was John Matshikiza born?
John Matshikiza was born on November 26, 1954 in Johannesburg, South Africa. They passed away on September 15, 2008.
How many credits does John Matshikiza have?
John Matshikiza has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2007.
John Matshikiza by the numbers
26credits
20films
6TV series
1970–2007active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Shake Hands with the Devil (2007) as President Habyarimana — aged about 52
- Cry Freedom (1987) as Mapetla — aged about 32
- Playhouse (1974) as Ebangu — aged about 19
- Soldier Soldier (1991) as Sgt Samuel Kekana — aged about 36
- Play for Today (1970) as Henry — aged about 15
- Beyond Borders (2003) as Dawit Ningpopo — aged about 48
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