John Kani
Actor · Writer · Director · Original Story
Born Nov 30, 1943 · New Brighton, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Active 1970–present · Awards: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, Order of Ikhamanga in Silver, Officer of the Order of the British Empire
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bonsile John Kani (born 1943) is a South African actor, director and playwright. He was born in New Brighton, South Africa.
Filmography
The Man in the MirrorCaptain America: Civil War (2016) — King T'ChakaBlack Panther (2018) — T'ChakaWhat If...? (2021) — T'Chaka (voice)The Lion King (2019) — Rafiki (voice)Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) — Rafiki (voice)Murder Mystery (2019) — Colonel UlengaMurder Mystery 2 (2023) — Colonel UlengaThe Ghost and the Darkness (1996) — SamuelThe Wild Geese (1978) — Sgt. Jesse BlakeSeal Team (2021) — Brick (voice)Wallander (2008) — Max KhuluCoriolanus (2011) — General CominiusSilent Witness (1996) — Dr. PhiriA Dry White Season (1989) — Julius1994: The Bloody Miracle (2014) — NarratorSarafina! (1992) — School PrincipalEndgame (2009) — Oliver TamboFinal Solution (2001) — Rev. Peter LekotaThe Tichborne Claimant (1999) — BogleWhite Lion (2010) — Old GisaniSoweto Green (1995) — Dr. CurtisMiss Julie (1986) — JohnPlay for Today (1970) — George O'Brien