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]
David Phetoe | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Phetoe 1933 South Africa |
| Died | 31 January 2018 (aged 85) Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1959–2018 |
| Children | 2 |
Personal life edit
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]
Career edit
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]
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References edit
- ^ Radio 702. "Sello Maake Ka-Ncube remembers David Phetoe". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "David Phetoe paved the way for upcoming actors, says SABC". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Former Generations actor David Phetoe dies". Drum. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Editorial: Celebrate our artists while they are alive". Citypress. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "'He gave us hope' - Sello Maake Ka-Ncube pays tribute to David Phetoe". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ Tabalia, Jedidah (19 November 2018). "A list of South African celebrities who died in 2017 and 2018". Briefly. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d Langa, Phumlani S. "David Phetoe: Farewell to a legend of the theatre". Citypress. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ a b c "'Commander of the creative forces' David Phetoe honoured at memorial service".
- ^ "Former Generations actor David Phetoe has died". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ Tabalia, Jedidah (19 November 2018). "A list of South African celebrities who died in 2017 and 2018". Briefly. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Veteran actor David Phetoe dies at 86". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "For Mzansi, David Phetoe will always remain their beloved Paul Moroka". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ Sekhotho, Katleho. "David Phetoe's death a great loss, says SABC". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "David Phetoe was go-to man of the industry". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ Sekhotho, Katleho. "Veteran actor David Phetoe dies aged 85". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ Magadla, Mahlohonolo. "Connie Ferguson on David Phetoe: 'My heart breaks'". Drum. Retrieved 12 November 2021.