Oscar Mgudlwa
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29 December 1975
Oscar “Madluphuthu” Mgudlwa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Oscar Mgudlwa 29 December 1975 |
| Died | 16 July 2025 (aged 49) Johannesburg area, South Africa |
| Occupation | Actor · Comedian · Musician |
| Years active | 1990s–2025 |
| Known for | “Madluphuthu” film series, township comedy |
Oscar “Madluphuthu” Mgudlwa (29 December 1975 – 16 July 2025) was a South African actor, comedian, and musician best known for his portrayal of “Madluphuthu”, a character celebrated in early-2000s township direct-to-DVD film series.[1][2] His work became a hallmark of township entertainment culture in South Africa.[3]
Mgudlwa hailed from Daveyton on the East Rand, Ekurhuleni, in Gauteng province. He first entered the entertainment industry as a musician, releasing an album with the group Man Child in 1998 and collaborating with Mapaputsi in 2001.[4]
Acting career
Mgudlwa achieved fame with a string of low-budget, township-oriented films produced by Sello Chicco Twala and distributed on DVD in the mid-2000s. Among them were titles such as My Sh*t Father, My Lotto Ticket, and the series Madluphuthu 1 & 2.[5] His signature character, oversized teeth, exaggerated naivety, and township vernacular, resonated with township audiences and made his films popular in DVD markets.[2] In later years, he appeared on the TV drama Isitha: The Enemy, as “Jupiter”, and continued to collaborate in film and television productions.[6]