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Zakes Mokae

Aug 05, 1934 - Sep 11, 2009 (75 years old) in Johannesburg, South Africa

Zakes Makgona Mokae (August 5, 1934 – September 11, 2009) was a South African stage and screen actor. For his role in playwright Athol Fugard's "Master Harold"...and the Boys, Mokae won the 1982 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. His major films include Cry Freedom (1987), A Dry White Season (1989), The Island (1980), Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), Outbreak (1995), and Waterworld (1995). He also had memorable guest appearances on many television series such as The X-Files, The West Wing, and Monk.

Known For

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Law & Order
Edgar Barkley
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The X-Files
Diabria
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Monk
Tonday
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The West Wing
President Nimbala
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Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mr. Bakoosa (voice)
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Knight Rider
Tsombe Kuna
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Oz
Kipekemie Jara
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A Different World
Marcus Mpepo
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Tony Awards
Self - Nominee
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Starsky & Hutch
Lord Harry

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