Dr. Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha (born 17 April 1956[1]) is a South African stage and screen actor who has appeared in several critically acclaimed films, including Cry The Beloved Country; Lord of War; Mandela and de Klerk; and the 2005 Academy Award-winning film Tsotsi.[2][3]
Jerry Mofokeng | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 April 1956 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Citizenship | South African |
| Education | Theatre Directing, Columbia University |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Notable work | Cry The Beloved Country |
Mofokeng attended Orlando West High School and Youth Alive Ministries in Soweto in the 1970s. He studied at Wits Drama School where he initially took his major in acting then later went on to study at Columbia University in America, where he obtained his master's degree in Theatre Directing.[4][5][6] At the age of 56 Mofokeng added his biological father's surname Makhetha[7] henceforth he became known as Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha after his biological father whom he knew all along but didn't know he was his biological father until the age of 56.
Dr. Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha received an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) degree for from the University of the Free State (UFS) on 28 June 2019.[8]
On 24 July 2023 Dr Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha launched his book called "Nna Ke Monna" at the University of the Free State (UFS) [9]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | The Line | Duma Nkosi | |
| 1995 | Cry, the Beloved Country | Hlabeni | |
| 2001 | Mr. Bones | Medicine man | |
| 2004 | Max and Mona | Uncle Norman 'Bra Nox' Mogudi | |
| 2005 | Tsotsi | Morris | |
| 2005 | Lord of War | Ernest | |
| 2005 | Mama Jack | Stanley | |
| 2012 | Safe House | Man at Mint | |
| 2013 | The Forgotten Kingdom | Katleho |
Awards
edit- SAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award – 2013.
- The African Film Festival’s (TAFF) African Film Legend Award – 2018.
- Royalty Soapie Awards 2024- Lifetime Achievement Award
References
edit- ^ "Jerry Mofokeng | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ "Jerry Mofokeng". IMDb. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ "Jerry Mofokeng". IMDb. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ "Jerry Mofokeng | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ "Q and A with Jerry Mofokeng". News24. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ "Partners advice on relationships". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ^ "Dr Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha on the importance of children knowing their paternity | News 24". www.news24.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ "News Archive". www.ufs.ac.za. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "News Archive". www.ufs.ac.za. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
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