John Kani

John Kani

83 · Born: Nov 30, 1942

Personal Details

BornNov 30, 1942 New Brighton, South Africa

Biography

John Kani, a multifaceted individual with a rich creative background, came into this world on November 30, 1942, in the charming town of New Brighton, situated in the vibrant country of South Africa.

As a talented writer and actor, John Kani has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, with his impressive repertoire of work including notable roles in blockbuster films such as Black Panther (2018),Captain America: Civil War (2016),and The Ghost and the Darkness (1996).

Career

2024
Mufasa: The Lion King
Mufasa: The Lion King as Rafiki (voice)
2023
Murder Mystery 2
Murder Mystery 2 as Colonel Ulenga
2021
Seal Team
Seal Team as Brick (voice)
2019
The Lion King
The Lion King as Rafiki (voice)
Murder Mystery
Murder Mystery as Colonel Ulenga
2018
Black Panther
Black Panther as T'Chaka
2016
Wallander
Wallander as Max Khulu
2012
Jail Caesar
Jail Caesar as Marius
2011
Coriolanus
Coriolanus as General Cominius
How to Steal 2 Million
How to Steal 2 Million as Julius Twala Snr.
2010
White Lion
White Lion as Old Gisani
Endgame
Endgame as Oliver Tambo
2001
Final Solution
Final Solution as Rev. Peter Lekota
1997
1992
Sarafina!
Sarafina! as School Principal
1989
Othello
Othello as Othello
Options
Options as Jonas
1987
1981
1978
The Wild Geese
The Wild Geese as Sgt. Jesse Blake
Play for Today
Play for Today as George O'Brien
2009
Nothing But the Truth
Nothing But the Truth as Director, Writer