Athol Fugard
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Athol Fugard is a character actor, the kind of performer a scene gets handed to when it needs holding together. A second familiar entry is 'The Killing Fields'. Most of the work sits in drama. By now the career is long enough to have its own shape. Playing General Jan Christiaan Smuts in 'Gandhi' put his face in front of a much larger audience.
Athol Fugard
4 Movies
1 Series
Athol Fugard is a character actor, the kind of performer a scene gets handed to when it needs holding together. A second familiar entry is 'The Killing Fields'. Most of the work sits in drama. By now the career is long enough to have its own shape. Playing General Jan Christiaan Smuts in 'Gandhi' put his face in front of a much larger audience.
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Is Athol Fugard still alive?
Athol Fugard passed away on March 8, 2025 at age 92.
What are the most famous roles of Athol Fugard?
Athol Fugard is best known for roles in Gandhi, The Killing Fields, Meetings with Remarkable Men.
How many movies has Athol Fugard been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1973), Athol Fugard has appeared in 4 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Athol Fugard's first movie?
The career of Athol Fugard began with Boesman and Lena (1973).
What is Athol Fugard's most recent movie or series?
Athol Fugard's most recent release is The Space: Theatre of Survival, which premiered on June 7, 2019.
What TV shows has Athol Fugard appeared in?
On television, Athol Fugard has appeared in Theatre 625.
Athol Fugard
1932-06-11
Harold Athol Lanigan Fugard (June 11, 1932 – March 8, 2025) was a South African playwright, novelist, actor and director. Widely considered South Africa's foremost playwright, he is best remembered for his anti-apartheid plays such as "Master Harold"...and the Boys and Blood Knot.