Miriam Makeba
Biography
Miriam Makeba works in acting. Born March 4, 1932 in Prospect Township, near Johannesburg, South Africa. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Self
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Singer
- Ein Kessel Buntes (1972) as Self
- Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Cachitos de hierro y cromo (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2002) as Self
- Bio’s Bahnhof (1978) as Self
- Mama Africa (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Sarafina! (1992) as Angelina
- When We Were Kings (1996) as Self
- Tonight in Person (1963) as Self
- Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) as Self
- Africa Rising (2019) as Self - Musician (archive footage)
- The Panafrican Festival in Algiers (1969) as Self
- Exiles (1988) as Self
- Algiers, the Mecca of Revolutionaries (1962-1974) (2016) as Self
- Soul Power (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Come Back, Africa (1959) as Miriam
- The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert (1988) as Self
- Amok (1983) as Joséphine Sempala
- Paul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert (1987) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Miriam Makeba best known for?
Miriam Makeba is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Italian Job (1969), The Cosby Show (1984), Le Grand Échiquier (1972), The Steve Allen Show (1956).
When and where was Miriam Makeba born?
Miriam Makeba was born on March 4, 1932 in Prospect Township, near Johannesburg, South Africa.
How many credits does Miriam Makeba have?
Miriam Makeba has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2024.
What is Miriam Makeba's background in cinema and television?
Zenzile Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist. Associated with musical genres including Afropop, jazz, and world music, she was an advocate against apartheid and white-minority government in South Africa. Born i...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Algiers, the Mecca of Revolutionaries (1962-1974) (2016) as Self — aged about 84
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 40
- Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 92
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Self — aged about 52
- Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2002) as Self — aged about 70
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Singer — aged about 24
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