Lionel Ngakane
Acting 22 credits
Biography
Lionel Ngakane works in acting. Archytele tracks 22 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid
Victims of Apartheid
The Squeeze
Child of Hope
Baobab: Portrait of a Tree
It’s the Only Way to Go
Two Gentlemen Sharing
Wind Versus Polygamy
Jemima + Johnny · DirectorJemima + Johnny · Writer
Theatre 625
Studio 4The Painted SmileVukani/Awake · Director
Nothing Barred
Danger ManThe Night We Got the Bird
Nor the Moon by Night
The Mark of the Hawk
Safari
Duel in the Jungle
Cry, the Beloved Country
Full Filmography
22 titles- In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid (1994) as Self
- Victims of Apartheid (1978) as Mokwe
- The Squeeze (1977) as West Indian
- Child of Hope (1975) as Mutumbulua
- Baobab: Portrait of a Tree (1971) as Legend Storyteller (voice)
- It’s the Only Way to Go (1970)
- Two Gentlemen Sharing (1969) as Bill
- Wind Versus Polygamy (1968) as Ofodile
- Jemima + Johnny (1966) Director
- Jemima + Johnny (1966) Writer
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Ofodile
- Studio 4 (1962) as Houseboy
- The Painted Smile (1962) as Barman
- Vukani/Awake (1962) Director
- Nothing Barred (1961) as Convict
- Danger Man (1960) as Moses Amadu
- The Night We Got the Bird (1960) as Porter
- Nor the Moon by Night (1958) as Nimrod
- The Mark of the Hawk (1957) as African Doctor
- Safari (1956) as Makora
- Duel in the Jungle (1954) as Servant
- Cry, the Beloved Country (1951) as Absolom Kumalo
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lionel Ngakane best known for?
Lionel Ngakane is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Theatre 625 (1964), Nothing Barred (1961), Danger Man (1960), The Mark of the Hawk (1957).
How many credits does Lionel Ngakane have?
Lionel Ngakane has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 1994.
What is Lionel Ngakane's background in cinema and television?
Lionel Ngakane (17 July 1928 – 26 November 2003) was a South African filmmaker and actor, who lived in exile in the United Kingdom from the 1950s until 1994, when he returned to South Africa after the end of apartheid. His 1965 film Jemima and Johnny, inspired by the 1958 "race riots" in Notting Hill, London, won award...
Lionel Ngakane by the numbers
22credits
19films
3TV series
1951–1994active years
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