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John Kani

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Bonsile John Kani (born 1943) is a South African actor, director and playwright
Born: Tue, Nov 30 1943
Birthplace: New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
John Kani is 81 years old
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Poster of Mufasa: The Lion King
Mufasa: The Lion King
John Kani was
81 in Mufasa: The Lion King
as 'Rafiki (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 18 2024
Poster of Murder Mystery 2
Murder Mystery 2
John Kani was
79 in Murder Mystery 2
as 'Colonel Ulenga'.
Tue, Mar 28 2023
Poster of Seal Team
Seal Team
John Kani was
77 in Seal Team
as 'Brick (voice)'.
Thu, Oct 28 2021
Poster of The Lion King
The Lion King
John Kani was
75 in The Lion King
as 'Rafiki (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 12 2019
Poster of The Space: Theatre of Survival
The Space: Theatre of Survival
John Kani was
75 in The Space: Theatre of Survival
Fri, Jun 07 2019
Poster of Murder Mystery
Murder Mystery
John Kani was
75 in Murder Mystery
as 'Colonel Ulenga'.
Sat, May 25 2019
Poster of Black Panther
Black Panther
John Kani was
74 in Black Panther
as 'T'Chaka'.
Tue, Feb 13 2018
Poster of Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War
John Kani was
72 in Captain America: Civil War
as 'King T'Chaka'.
Wed, Apr 27 2016
Poster of 1994: The Bloody Miracle
1994: The Bloody Miracle
John Kani was
70 in 1994: The Bloody Miracle
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Jail Caesar
Jail Caesar
John Kani was
68 in Jail Caesar
Thu, Jun 28 2012
Poster of Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard
Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard
John Kani was
68 in Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 28 2012
Poster of How to Steal 2 Million
How to Steal 2 Million
John Kani was
67 in How to Steal 2 Million
as 'Julius Twala Snr.'.
Fri, Sep 02 2011
Poster of Coriolanus
Coriolanus
John Kani was
67 in Coriolanus
as 'General Cominius'.
Mon, Feb 14 2011
Poster of White Lion
White Lion
John Kani was
66 in White Lion
as 'Old Gisani'.
Fri, Feb 19 2010
Poster of Nothing But The Truth
Nothing But The Truth
John Kani was
65 in Nothing But The Truth
as 'Sipho'.
Sun, Nov 01 2009
Poster of Endgame
Endgame
John Kani was
65 in Endgame
as 'Oliver Tambo'.
Sun, Jan 18 2009
Poster of The Bird Can't Fly
The Bird Can't Fly
John Kani was
64 in The Bird Can't Fly
as 'Stone'.
Thu, Jan 03 2008
Poster of The Tichborne Claimant
The Tichborne Claimant
John Kani was
54 in The Tichborne Claimant
as 'Bogle'.
Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of Kini & Adams
Kini & Adams
John Kani was
53 in Kini & Adams
as 'Ben'.
Sat, May 10 1997
Poster of The Ghost and the Darkness
The Ghost and the Darkness
John Kani was
52 in The Ghost and the Darkness
as 'Samuel'.
Fri, Oct 11 1996
Poster of Soweto Green
Soweto Green
John Kani was
51 in Soweto Green
as 'Dr. Curtis'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid
In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid
John Kani was
50 in In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of Sarafina!
Sarafina!
John Kani was
48 in Sarafina!
as 'School Principal'.
Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of The Native Who Caused All the Trouble
The Native Who Caused All the Trouble
John Kani was
46 in The Native Who Caused All the Trouble
Fri, May 11 1990
Poster of Othello
Othello
John Kani was
46 in Othello
as 'Othello'.
Wed, Dec 27 1989
Poster of A Dry White Season
A Dry White Season
John Kani was
45 in A Dry White Season
as 'Julius'.
Wed, Sep 20 1989
Poster of Options
Options
John Kani was
45 in Options
as 'Jonas'.
Sat, May 27 1989
Poster of Saturday Night at the Palace
Saturday Night at the Palace
John Kani was
44 in Saturday Night at the Palace
Sat, Dec 12 1987
Poster of An African Dream
An African Dream
John Kani was
43 in An African Dream
as 'Khatana'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of 'Master Harold'... and the Boys
'Master Harold'... and the Boys
John Kani was
41 in 'Master Harold'... and the Boys
as 'Willie'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of The Grass Is Singing
The Grass Is Singing
John Kani was
37 in The Grass Is Singing
as 'Moses'.
Sun, Aug 30 1981
Poster of A Sizwe Bansi Workshop
A Sizwe Bansi Workshop
John Kani was
37 in A Sizwe Bansi Workshop
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Marigolds in August
Marigolds in August
John Kani was
37 in Marigolds in August
as 'Melton'.
Wed, Dec 31 1980
Poster of Victims of Apartheid
Victims of Apartheid
John Kani was
34 in Victims of Apartheid
as 'George O'Brien'.
Tue, Oct 24 1978
Poster of The Wild Geese
The Wild Geese
John Kani was
34 in The Wild Geese
as 'Sgt. Jesse Blake'.
Wed, Jun 28 1978
Poster of Sizwe Bansi is Dead
Sizwe Bansi is Dead
John Kani was
30 in Sizwe Bansi is Dead
as 'Styles/Buntu'.
Wed, Mar 13 1974
Poster of The Man in the Mirror
The Man in the Mirror
John Kani will be
81+ in The Man in the Mirror
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of What If...?
What If...?
John Kani was
77+ in What If...?
as 'T'Chaka (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021
Poster of Marvel Studios Legends
Marvel Studios Legends
John Kani was
77+ in Marvel Studios Legends
as 'T'Chaka (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 2021
Poster of Wallander
Wallander
John Kani was
65+ in Wallander
as 'Max Khulu'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 30 2008
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
John Kani was
52+ in Silent Witness
as 'Dr. Phiri'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of African Skies
African Skies
John Kani was
48+ in African Skies
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 11 1992
Poster of Playhouse
Playhouse
John Kani was
30+ in Playhouse
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
John Kani was
26+ in Play for Today
as 'George O'Brien'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970