Simon Sabela
Known for
Steady employment describes the working life of Simon Sabela, a South African actor with a long credit list and no single calling card. Film and television have both provided steady work. 'Zulu' is the one title a casual viewer might name, thanks to Dance Leader. There is work in 'The Gods Must Be Crazy II' as well. The career opens in 1963, at 32.
Simon Sabela
14 Movies
2 Series
Steady employment describes the working life of Simon Sabela, a South African actor with a long credit list and no single calling card. Film and television have both provided steady work. 'Zulu' is the one title a casual viewer might name, thanks to Dance Leader. There is work in 'The Gods Must Be Crazy II' as well. The career opens in 1963, at 32.
Movies
Plays General
The Gods Must Be Crazy II
1989
Plays Dance Leader
Zulu
1964
Plays Big King
Gold
1974
Plays Cetshwayo
Zulu Dawn
1979
Plays Village Chief
Shout at the Devil
1976
Plays Bosambo
Death Drums Along the River
1963
Plays Mr. M
Mapantsula
1988
Plays Sekassi
Skeleton Coast
1988
Plays President Lunda
Target of an Assassin
1977
Plays Foreman
Satan's Harvest
1970
Plays Rakwaba the Witchdoctor
Forever Young, Forever Free
1975
Plays The General
The Shadowed Mind
1988
Plays Oubooi
Strangers at Sunrise
1969
Latest Trailers
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The Gods Must Be Crazy II
Full Filmography
The Gods Must Be Crazy II
General
1989
Film
Mapantsula
Mr. M
1988
Film
Skeleton Coast
Sekassi
1988
Film
The Shadowed Mind
The General
1988
Film
Shaka Zulu
Dingiswayo · 10 episodes
1986–
TV
Auf Achse
Leutnant · 1 episode
1980–
TV
Zulu Dawn
Cetshwayo
1979
Film
Target of an Assassin
President Lunda
1977
Film
Shout at the Devil
Village Chief
1976
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simon Sabela still alive?
Simon Sabela passed away on January 1, 1994 at age 62.
What are the most famous roles of Simon Sabela?
Simon Sabela is best known for roles in Zulu, The Gods Must Be Crazy II, Zulu Dawn.
How many movies has Simon Sabela been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1963), Simon Sabela has appeared in 14 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Simon Sabela's first movie?
The career of Simon Sabela began with Death Drums Along the River (1963).
What is Simon Sabela's most recent movie or series?
Simon Sabela's most recent release is The Gods Must Be Crazy II, which premiered on July 26, 1989.
What TV shows has Simon Sabela appeared in?
On television, Simon Sabela has appeared in Shaka Zulu, Auf Achse.
Simon Sabela
1931-03-10 · Durban, South Africa
Simon Sabela was born on March 10, 1931 in Durban, South Africa. He was an actor and director, known for Zulu (1964), Zulu Dawn (1979) and Der Rivonia-Prozess (1966). He died in 1994.