Zakes Mokae (Performer) | Playbill

Zakes Mokae

Performer

It premiered in South Africa, and marked the first time that black and white performers had appeared on the same stage in that country. From there, the production traveled to England, where it was again a success.

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  • Born: Aug 05, 1934 in Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Death: Sep 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Roles (7)

The Song of Jacob Zulu Playbill - March 1993 The Song of Jacob Zulu
Opened March 24, 1993
  • as Itshe (Original)
  • as Mr. X (Original)
  • as Rev. Zulu (Original)
Blood Knot Playbill - Dec 1985 Blood Knot
Opened December 10, 1985
  • as Zachariah (Original)
"Master Harold"...and the Boys. Playbill - May 1982 "Master Harold"...and the Boys
Opened May 04, 1982
  • as Sam (Original)
Pb Listing Placeholder BROADWAY V4 A Lesson From Aloes
Opened November 17, 1980
  • as Steve Daniels (Understudy - Original)
  • as Steve Daniels (Replacement)
    Arrived On Jan 20, 1981

Awards

Drama Desk Award
1982 Outstanding Actor in a Play Nominee
Outer Critics Circle
1982 Outstanding Actor in a Play Winner
Tony Award
1993 Best Featured Actor in a Play Nominee
1982 Best Featured Actor in a Play Winner
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