Ken Gampu
Biography
Ken Gampu works in acting. Born August 28, 1929 in Germiston, South Africa. Died November 4, 2003. Archytele tracks 46 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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46 titles- Askari (2001) as Ndhlovu
- A Reasonable Man (1999) as Headman
- Aristotle's Plot (1997) as Policeman
- Black Velvet Band (1997) as Witch Doctor
- Fools (1997) as The Elder
- Cyborg Cop II (1994) as Police Chief
- Daisy de Melker (1993) as Chief Mpane
- Lethal Ninja (1992) as Ndumo
- American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990) as Dr. Tamba
- Oh Schucks...! Here Comes UNTAG (1990) as Tjicombo
- Enemy Unseen (1989) as Malanga
- Act of Piracy (1988) as Herb Bunting
- Quiet Thunder (1988) as President Zalabok
- Bush Shrink (1988) as Gapu
- City of Blood (1987) as Black Leader
- John Ross: An African Adventure (1987) as Jacob
- Scavengers (1987) as Dr. Nduma
- Operation Hit Squad (1987) as Ken
- Jake Speed (1986) as Joe Smith
- King Solomon's Mines (1985) as Umbopo
- Morenga (1985) as Morenga
- Van der Merwe PI (1985) as Wiley
- The Chain Gang Killings (1982) as Khumalo
- Claws (1982) as Moses
- Bullet on the Run (1982) as Joe Bullet
- Tuxedo Warrior (1982) as Inspector Nderi
- Kill and Kill Again (1981) as Gorilla
- The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980) as President
- Flashpoint Africa (1980) as Matari
- Zulu Dawn (1979) as Mantshonga
- King Solomon's Treasure (1979) as Umpslopogas
- Game for Vultures (1979) as Sixpence
- The Wild Geese (1978) as Alexander
- Slavers (1978) as Musulna
- Les Diamants du Président (1977) as Colonel Mamba
- Mister Deathman (1977) as Sue
- Target of an Assassin (1977) as Minister Manga
- Black Trash (1976) as Steve Chaka
- Forever Young, Forever Free (1975) as Thomas Luke
- The Virgin Goddess (1974) as Gampu
- Joe Bullet (1973) as Joe Bullet
- Rogue Lion (1972) as Mashoda
- All the Way to Paris (1966) as Sudanese Delegate at Conference
- The Naked Prey (1965) as Leader of the warriors
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Kamba
- Dingaka (1964) as Ntuku Makwena
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What movies or TV shows is Ken Gampu best known for?
Ken Gampu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990), Jake Speed (1986), King Solomon's Mines (1985), I'm a Mother, Too (2018).
When and where was Ken Gampu born?
Ken Gampu was born on August 28, 1929 in Germiston, South Africa. They passed away on November 4, 2003.
How many credits does Ken Gampu have?
Ken Gampu has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2001.
What is Ken Gampu's background in cinema and television?
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). H...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980) as President — aged about 50
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Kamba — aged about 34
- The Wild Geese (1978) as Alexander — aged about 48
- The Naked Prey (1965) as Leader of the warriors — aged about 35
- Zulu Dawn (1979) as Mantshonga — aged about 49
- King Solomon's Mines (1985) as Umbopo — aged about 55
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