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Zakes Mokae

Zakes Mokae

Actor · born 5 August 1934 · Johannesburg, South Africa

Zakes Makgona Mokae (August 5, 1934 – September 11, 2009) was a South African stage and screen actor. For his role in playwright Athol Fugard's "Master Harold"...and the Boys, Mokae won the 1982 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. His major films include Cry Freedom (1987), A Dry White Season (1989), The Island (1980), Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), Outbreak (1995), and Waterworld (1995). He also had memorable guest appearances on many television series such as The X-Files, The West Wing, and Monk.

Where to start: Cry Freedom (1987).

As actor 31

TV shows 8

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Zakes Mokae movie?

By viewer score, Cry Freedom (1987) at 7.0/10.

What are Zakes Mokae’s most popular movies?

Waterworld, Outbreak, Vampire in Brooklyn.

How many movies has Zakes Mokae made?

31 films on TMDB, 31 as actor.

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