Zakes Mokae
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 5, 1934 in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Died
- September 11, 2009
- Active Years
- 1956–2002 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 50 credits in database
Acting Born Aug 5, 1934 Died Sep 11, 2009 Johannesburg, South Africa 50 credits
Biography
Zakes Mokae works in acting. Born August 5, 1934 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Died September 11, 2009. Archytele tracks 50 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Monk
The West Wing
Krippendorf's Tribe
Oz
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildWaterworldOutbreakVampire in Brooklyn
Rise & Walk: The Dennis Byrd StoryIn Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid
The X-FilesSlaughter of the InnocentsPercy & Thunder
Dust Devil
The DoctorBody PartsA Rage in Harlem
Law & OrderDream OnParker Kane
DadA Dry White SeasonGross Anatomy
The Serpent and the Rainbow
A Different WorldCry Freedom
'Master Harold'... and the Boys
A Caribbean Mystery
Knight Rider
Roar
The Island
Roots: The Next Generations
One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story
The River Niger
Starsky & Hutch
Fragment of FearThe Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
ITV Saturday Night TheatrePlays of Today
Separation
ITV PlayhouseThe Comedians
Jemima + Johnny
Thirty-Minute TheatreDarling
Theatre 625Story Parade
Dilemma
Full Filmography
50 titles- Monk (2002) as Tonday
- The West Wing (1999) as President Nimbala
- Krippendorf's Tribe (1998) as Sulukim
- Oz (1997) as Kipekemie Jara
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Mr. Bakoosa (voice)
- Waterworld (1995) as Priam
- Outbreak (1995) as Dr. Benjamin Iwabi
- Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) as Dr. Zeko
- Rise & Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story (1994) as Harding
- In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid (1994) as Self
- The X-Files (1993) as Diabria
- Slaughter of the Innocents (1993) as Library Janitor
- Percy & Thunder (1993) as Pee Wee
- Dust Devil (1992) as Ben Mukurob
- The Doctor (1991) as Dr. Charles Reed (uncredited)
- Body Parts (1991) as Detective Sawchuck
- A Rage in Harlem (1991) as Big Kathy
- Law & Order (1990) as Edgar Barkley
- Dream On (1990) as U.N. Dignitary
- Parker Kane (1990) as Kid Lightning
- Dad (1989) as Dr. Chad
- A Dry White Season (1989) as Stanley Makhaya
- Gross Anatomy (1989) as Dr. Banumbra
- The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) as Dargent Peytraud
- A Different World (1987) as Marcus Mpepo
- Cry Freedom (1987) as Father Kani
- 'Master Harold'... and the Boys (1985) as Sam
- A Caribbean Mystery (1983) as Cap. Daventry
- Knight Rider (1982) as Tsombe Kuna
- Roar (1981) as Committee
- The Island (1980) as Wescott
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as African Minister
- One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story (1978) as Pee Wee Spencer
- The River Niger (1976)
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Lord Harry
- Fragment of Fear (1970) as (uncredited)
- The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (1970) as Mugger (uncredited)
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as John Smith
- Plays of Today (1969) as Nguru
- Separation (1968) as Uncredited
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Gavin Lesotho
- The Comedians (1967) as Michel
- Jemima + Johnny (1966) as Blind Man
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Colonel Okpara
- Darling (1965) as Black Man at French Party (uncredited)
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Shale
- Story Parade (1964) as Nathaniel
- Dilemma (1962) as Steven Sitole
- Dark Africa (1957) as Sergeant (as Zachariah Nokae)
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Zakes Mokae best known for?
Zakes Mokae is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Monk (2002), The Bridges of Madison County (1995), Krippendorf's Tribe (1998), Oz (1997).
When and where was Zakes Mokae born?
Zakes Mokae was born on August 5, 1934 in Johannesburg, South Africa. They passed away on September 11, 2009.
How many credits does Zakes Mokae have?
Zakes Mokae has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2002.
What is Zakes Mokae's background in cinema and television?
Zakes Makgona Mokae (August 5, 1934 – September 11, 2009) was a South African stage and screen actor. For his role in playwright Athol Fugard's "Master Harold"...and the Boys, Mokae won the 1982 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. His major films include Cry Freedom (1987), A Dry White Season (1989), The Isla...
Zakes Mokae by the numbers
50credits
32films
18TV series
1956–2002active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Diabria — aged about 58
- The West Wing (1999) as President Nimbala — aged about 64
- Monk (2002) as Tonday — aged about 67
- Oz (1997) as Kipekemie Jara — aged about 62
- Knight Rider (1982) as Tsombe Kuna — aged about 47
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as African Minister — aged about 44
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