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Zakes Mokae

South African actor (1934–2009)

  • Fame51.8
  • Momentum9.6
  • Wikipedia3.9K
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Lived 1934–2009, aged 75South Africa
South AfricaSouth AfricaActorsActor
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    12 languages
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  • Era
    1934–2009
    Aged 75
  • Known for
    Waterworld
    1995
Summary
Updated 2026-07-17

Zakes Makgona Mokae was a South African stage and screen actor. He was well known for his work with playwright Athol Fugard, notably in The Blood Knot and "Master Harold"...and the Boys, the latter earning him a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play.

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  • Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
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51.8
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Momentum9.6
Historical10.9
Now attention52.2
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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