David Phetoe
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1933
David Phetoe | |
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| Born | David Phetoe 1933 South Africa |
| Died | 31 January 2018 (aged 85) Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1959–2018 |
| Children | 2 |
David Phetoe (1933 – 31 January 2018) was a South African actor.[1][2] He is best known for the lead role "Paul Moroka" in the soap opera Generations.[3][4][5][6]
He had a brother, Molefe.[7] He had two children including; Eugene.[8][9]
He died on 31 January 2018 in Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital,[8] Johannesburg, South Africa at the age of 85 after suffering from an undisclosed illness.[10] The memorial service took place at the SABC studios in Johannesburg.[7]
Career
He started career after joined with Dorkay House in Johannesburg.[11] In 1959, he appeared in the play Nongogo produced by Athol Fugard. The show was performed at the Bantu Men’s Social Centre, but was later banned by the government.[7] In 1979, he made film debut with the feature Game for Vultures and played the role "Matambo". Since then he acted in many films of various genre such as; Dragonard, Tusks, Bush Shrink, Ipi Tombi and A Good Man in Africa.[8] In 1993, he joined with the original cast of SABC1 soap opera Generations.[12] In the soapie, he played the role "Paul Moroka" for many years.[13][14]
In the meantime, he appeared in the South African-American blockbuster drama film Cry, The Beloved Country which was based on a novel.[15] In the film, he played the critics acclaimed role "Black Priest". He later acted in the comedy sitcom Sgudi Snayisi and many serials such as; Velaphi, Going Up, and Imvelaphi.[11][16] In 2007, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Naledi Theatre Awards.[7]