Ken Gampu
Known for
Ken Gampu reached veteran standing the slow way, as a South African actor with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. 'King Solomon's Mines' belongs on any short list of his work. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. Action keeps coming back on the credit list. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. President in 'The Gods Must Be Crazy' is the role that outgrew the rest.
Ken Gampu
39 Movies
4 Series
Ken Gampu reached veteran standing the slow way, as a South African actor with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. 'King Solomon's Mines' belongs on any short list of his work. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. Action keeps coming back on the credit list. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. President in 'The Gods Must Be Crazy' is the role that outgrew the rest.
Movies
Plays President
The Gods Must Be Crazy
1980
Plays Umbopo
King Solomon's Mines
1985
Plays Alexander
The Wild Geese
1978
Plays Leader of the warriors
The Naked Prey
1965
Plays Mantshonga
Zulu Dawn
1979
Plays Dr. Tamba
American Ninja 4: The Annihilation
1990
Plays Musulna
Slavers
1978
Plays Joe Smith
Jake Speed
1986
Plays Joe Bullet
Joe Bullet
1973
Plays Police Chief
Cyborg Cop II
1994
Plays Herb Bunting
Act of Piracy
1988
Plays Minister Manga
Target of an Assassin
1977
Plays Sixpence
Game for Vultures
1979
Plays Ndhlovu
Askari
2001
Plays Tjicombo
Oh Schucks...! Here Comes UNTAG
1990
Plays Ntuku Makwena
Dingaka
1964
Plays Gorilla
Kill and Kill Again
1981
Plays Umpslopogas
King Solomon's Treasure
1979
Plays Malanga
Enemy Unseen
1989
Plays Headman
A Reasonable Man
1999
Plays Khumalo
The Chain Gang Killings
1982
Plays Gampu
The Virgin Goddess
1974
Plays Steve Chaka
Black Trash
1976
Plays Thomas Luke
Forever Young, Forever Free
1975
Plays Inspector Nderi
Tuxedo Warrior
1982
Plays Black Leader
City of Blood
1987
Plays Ndumo
Lethal Ninja
1992
Plays Sue
Mister Deathman
1977
Plays Policeman
Aristotle's Plot
1997
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Full Filmography
Askari
Ndhlovu
2001
Film
A Reasonable Man
Headman
1999
Film
Fools
The Elder
1997
Film
Aristotle's Plot
Policeman
1997
Film
Cyborg Cop II
Police Chief
1994
Film
Daisy de Melker
Chief Mpane · 1 episode
1993
TV
Lethal Ninja
Ndumo
1992
Film
Oh Schucks...! Here Comes UNTAG
Tjicombo
1990
Film
American Ninja 4: The Annihilation
Dr. Tamba
1990
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ken Gampu still alive?
Ken Gampu passed away on November 4, 2003 at age 74.
What are the most famous roles of Ken Gampu?
Ken Gampu is best known for roles in The Gods Must Be Crazy, King Solomon's Mines, The Wild Geese.
How many movies has Ken Gampu been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1964), Ken Gampu has appeared in 39 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Ken Gampu's first movie?
The career of Ken Gampu began with Dingaka (1964).
What is Ken Gampu's most recent movie or series?
Ken Gampu's most recent release is Askari, which premiered on December 1, 2001.
What TV shows has Ken Gampu appeared in?
On television, Ken Gampu has appeared in Daniel Boone, Les Diamants du Président, Morenga, Daisy de Melker.
Ken Gampu
1929-08-28 · Germiston, South Africa
Ken Gampu (born 28 August 1929 in Germiston, South Africa; died 4 November 2003 in Vosloorus, South Africa) was a South African actor. Before he began his career, Gampu was a physical training instructor, salesman, interpreter and police officer. His first acting job was in Athol Fugard's play, No Good Friday (1958). His big break came in the 1965 film Dingaka by Jamie Uys. The same year, he had a significant role in Cornel Wilde's African adventure film, The Naked Prey.Ken Gampu, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia