Mary Twala
Acting Born Sep 14, 1939 Soweto, South Africa 24 credits
Biography
Mary Twala works in acting. Born September 14, 1939 in Soweto, South Africa. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
You're My Favourite Place
Black Is KingThis Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection
FreedomFrank and Fearless
The Dark Tower
Wonder Boy for President
Hector and the Search for HappinessHoe Duur Was De SuikerLeading Lady
Of Good Report
The Imposter
Lucky
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective AgencyHopeville
Ghost Son
Das TraumhotelZero Tolerance
Beat the Drum
Malunde
Time
Sarafina!
Taxi to Soweto
Black Cat
Full Filmography
24 titles- The Dark Tower (2017) as Bell Lady
- Das Traumhotel (2004) as Noemi
- The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2009) as Mma Potsane
- Sarafina! (1992) as Sarafina's Grandmother
- The Imposter (2012) as Granny
- Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014) as Grim Granny
- Zero Tolerance (2004) as Francina Morapedi
- Hoe Duur Was De Suiker (2014)
- Black Is King (2020) as Mary Twala
- This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection (2020) as Mantoa
- Ghost Son (2007) as Leleti
- Hopeville (2009)
- Leading Lady (2014) as Sarah Novuka
- Of Good Report (2013) as Esther
- Lucky (2011) as Dudu
- Malunde (2001) as Grandmother Khumalo
- Beat the Drum (2003) as Ntombi
- Time (1995) as Grandmother
- Freedom (2018) as Alina
- Wonder Boy for President (2016) as Vicky Sibanyoni
- You're My Favourite Place (2022)
- Taxi to Soweto (1991) as Fedora
- Frank and Fearless (2018) as Gogo
- Black Cat (1975) as Warehouse Worker
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mary Twala best known for?
Mary Twala is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Dark Tower (2017), Sarafina! (1992), Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014).
When and where was Mary Twala born?
Mary Twala was born on September 14, 1939 in Soweto, South Africa.
How many credits does Mary Twala have?
Mary Twala has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2022.
Mary Twala by the numbers
24credits
19films
5TV series
1975–2022active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014) as Grim Granny — aged about 74
- Sarafina! (1992) as Sarafina's Grandmother — aged about 52
- The Dark Tower (2017) as Bell Lady — aged about 77
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