Zakes Mokae
Aug 5, 1934 — Sep 11, 2009 (75 years)
Johannesburg, South Africa
23 Movies
15 Series
A career spanning 69+ years and 38+ titles makes Zakes Mokae one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Priam in 'Waterworld' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Thriller has been his most frequent territory.
75R.I.P.
23Movies
15Series
Zakes Mokae
23 Movies
15 Series
A career spanning 69+ years and 38+ titles makes Zakes Mokae one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Priam in 'Waterworld' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Thriller has been his most frequent territory.
75 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
23
Movies
15
Series
Movies
Waterworld
1995
Outbreak
1995
Roar
1981
Dad
1989
Vampire in Brooklyn
1995
The Serpent and the Rainbow
1988
The Comedians
1967
Cry Freedom
1987
A Dry White Season
1989
Krippendorf's Tribe
1998
The Island
1980
The Doctor
1991
A Rage in Harlem
1991
Darling
1965
Slaughter of the Innocents
1993
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970
Body Parts
1991
'Master Harold'... and the Boys
1985
Gross Anatomy
1989
Separation
1968
Dust Devil
1992
Dilemma
1962
TV Shows
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Oz
1997
Dream On
1990
Monk
2002
Knight Rider
1982
The X-Files
1993
The West Wing
1999
Law & Order
1990
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
A Different World
1987
Roots: The Next Generations
1979
Theatre 625
1964
ITV Playhouse
1967
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
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Krippendorf's Tribe
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Monk
Tonday
2002
TV
The West Wing
President Nimbala
2000
TV
Krippendorf's Tribe
Sulukim
1998
Film
Oz
Kipekemie Jara
1998
TV
Vampire in Brooklyn
Dr. Zeko
1995
Film
Waterworld
Priam
1995
Film
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mr. Bakoosa (voice)
1995
TV
Outbreak
Dr. Benjamin Iwabi
1995
Film
Slaughter of the Innocents
Library Janitor
1993
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zakes Mokae still alive?
Zakes Mokae passed away on September 11, 2009 at age 75.
What are the most famous roles of Zakes Mokae?
Zakes Mokae is best known for roles in Waterworld, Outbreak, Vampire in Brooklyn.
How many movies has Zakes Mokae been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1957), Zakes Mokae has appeared in 32 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Zakes Mokae's first movie?
The career of Zakes Mokae began with Dark Africa (1957).
What is Zakes Mokae's most recent movie or series?
Zakes Mokae's most recent release is Monk, which premiered on July 12, 2002.
What TV shows has Zakes Mokae appeared in?
On television, Zakes Mokae has appeared in The X-Files, Knight Rider, Monk, Oz.
Zakes Mokae
1934-08-05 · Johannesburg, South Africa
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 Island (1980), Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), Outbreak (1995), and Waterworld (1995). He also had memorable guest appearances on many television series such as The X-Files, The West Wing, and Monk.