David Phetoe | |
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Born | David Phetoe 1933 South Africa |
Died | 31 January 2018 (aged 85) Johannesburg, South Africa |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1959–2018 |
Children | 2 |
David Phetoe (1933 – 31 January 2018), was a South African actor.[1][2] He is best known for the lead role "Paul Moroka" in the soap opera Generations.[3][4][5][6]
He had a brother, Molefe.[7] He had two children including; Eugene.[8][9]
He died on 31 January 2018 in Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital,[8] Johannesburg, South Africa at the age of 85 after suffering from an undisclosed illness.[10] The memorial service took place at the SABC studios in Johannesburg.[7]
He started career after joined with Dorkay House in Johannesburg.[11] In 1959, he appeared in the play Nongogo produced by Athol Fugard. The show was performed at the Bantu Men’s Social Centre, but was later banned by the government.[7] In 1979, he made film debut with the feature Game for Vultures and played the role "Matambo". Since then he acted in many films of various genre such as; Dragonard, Tusks, Bush Shrink, Ipi Tombi and A Good Man in Africa.[8] In 1993, he joined with the original cast of SABC1 soap opera Generations.[12] In the soapie, he played the role "Paul Moroka" for many years.[13][14]
In the meantime, he appeared in the South African-American blockbuster drama film Cry, The Beloved Country which was based on a novel.[15] In the film, he played the critics acclaimed role "Black Priest". He later acted in the comedy sitcom Sgudi Snayisi and many serials such as; Velaphi, Going Up, and Imvelaphi.[11][16] In 2007, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Naledi Theatre Awards.[7]
Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
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1979 | Game for Vultures | Matambo | Film | |
1987 | Master of Dragonard Hill | Isaac | Film | |
1987 | Dragonard | Isaac | Film | |
1988 | Tusks | Watson | Film | |
1988 | Blind Justice | Chipepo chief | Film | |
1988 | Diamond in the Rough | Connors' Thug | Film | |
1988 | Bush Shrink | Mukakwe | Film | |
1990 | The Fourth Reich | Petrol Attendant | Film | |
1992 | Lethal Ninja | African President | Film | |
1993 | Friends | Priest | Film | |
1993 | Generations | Paul Moroka | TV series | |
1993 | Drumbeats | Stan Themba | TV movie | |
1994 | Ipi Tombi | King | Film | |
1994 | A Good Man in Africa | Isaiah | Film | |
1995 | Cry, the Beloved Country | Black Priest | Film | |
1997 | The Principal | Reverend Mchunu | TV mini series | |
1997 | A Woman of Color | Zakes Mandla | TV movie |