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Ken Gampu

Acting Born Aug 28, 1929 Germiston, South Africa 24 credits

Biography

Ken Gampu (born 28 August 1929 in Germiston, South Africa; died 4 November 2003 in Vosloorus, South Africa) was a South African actor. Before he began his career, Gampu was a physical training instructor, salesman, interpreter and police officer. His first acting job was in Athol Fugard's play, No Good Friday (1958). His big break came in the 1965 film Dingaka by Jamie Uys. The same year, he had a significant role in Cornel Wilde's African adventure film, The Naked Prey.

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Known for

Daniel Boone

as Kamba
Film

The Gods Must Be Crazy

as President
Film

King Solomon's Mines

as Umbopo

Full filmography

  • Daniel Boone (1964) as Kamba
  • The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980) as President
  • The Wild Geese (1978) as Alexander
  • King Solomon's Mines (1985) as Umbopo
  • The Naked Prey (1965) as Leader of the warriors
  • Zulu Dawn (1979) as Mantshonga
  • American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990) as Dr. Tamba
  • Jake Speed (1986) as Joe Smith
  • Les Diamants du Président (1977) as Colonel Mamba
  • Morenga (1985) as Morenga
  • Daisy de Melker (1993) as Chief Mpane
  • Cyborg Cop II (1994) as Police Chief
  • Kill and Kill Again (1981) as Gorilla
  • Slavers (1978) as Musulna
  • King Solomon's Treasure (1979) as Umpslopogas
  • Act of Piracy (1988) as Herb Bunting
  • Flashpoint Africa (1980) as Matari
  • Oh Schucks...! Here Comes UNTAG (1990) as Tjicombo
  • Askari (2001) as Ndhlovu
  • Mister Deathman (1977) as Sue
  • Enemy Unseen (1989) as Malanga
  • Lethal Ninja (1992) as Ndumo
  • Black Velvet Band (1997) as Witch Doctor
  • Forever Young, Forever Free (1975) as Thomas Luke