Ndaba Mhlongo
South African actor, comedian, assistant director and choreographer
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Ndaba Walter Mhlongo (3 July 1933 – 29 October 1989) [1] was a South African actor and choreographer best known for his role of Mshefane in the 1977 production Inyakanyaka. Ndaba is widely regarded as one of South Africa's most prominent comedians. Joe Mafela, himself an established comedian, described Ndaba's comedy as effortless.
Born
4 July 1933
Ndaba Walter Mhlongo
4 July 1933
DiedOctober 29, 1989 (aged 56)
South Africa
Occupations
- actor
- choreographer
- comedian
- assistant director
Yearsactive1970s–1989
Ndaba Mhlongo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ndaba Walter Mhlongo 4 July 1933 |
| Died | October 29, 1989 (aged 56) South Africa |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1970s–1989 |
| Known for | Inyakanyaka • Ngaka |
| Spouse | Mary Twala (?–1989) his death |
| Children | 2, incl. Somizi) |
Career
Personal life
Mhlongo was married to actress Mary Twala.[2] They had 2 children together; Archie and Somizi.[3]
Awards and nominations
Mhlongo received a Tony Award nomination for Best Choreography on Mbongeni Ngema's Sarafina! in 1988.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Inyakanyaka | Mshefane | |
| 1978 | Isivumelwano | ||
| 1980 | Upondo no Nkinsela | Mpondo | |
| 1985 | Bad Company | ||
| 1986 | Strike Force |
