Khayalethu Anthony
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| Born | 15 July 1986 Khayelitsha, South Africa |
| Died | 29 September 2022 (aged 36)[1] |
| Alma mater | New Africa Theatre Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Writer, Director |
| Years active | 2011–2022 |
Khayalethu Anthony (15 July 1986 – 29 September 2022)[2] was a Xhosa[3] writer, director and actor, most famous for playing the role of Militant Prisoner on Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Reyka and Shepherds and Butchers.
Career
In 2011, Khayalethu Anthony marked his entrance into the professional acting arena with his debut performance in Lara Foot's theatrical drama, [4]Solomon and Marion, which premiered at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre[5]. Following this, in 2012, he ventured into television with his debut role as a security guard in an episode of SABC 1's romantic comedy-drama series, Forced Love. The year 2013 saw his film acting debut in the notable production Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
Khayalethu Anthony starred in the 2016 feature film Shepherds & Butchers. In 2017, he made a guest appearance as Tumi in an episode of the Starz pirate drama series Black Sails. However, it was his portrayal of Soda in the M-Net drama series Reyka in 2021, a collaborative effort between the UK and South Africa, that marked his inaugural leading role in television.
References
- ^ Maako, Keitumetse. "Reyka star Khayalethu Anthony, 36, has died". Life.
- ^ "Come along and enjoy the Zabalaza Theatre Festival on now at the Baxter". News24.
- ^ Durnford-Slater, Sandi (14 November 2014). ""I would like to say I'm one of the stars of the township," says newcomer to the London Stage, Khayalethu Anthony". The South African.
- ^ Alberge, Dalya; Brown, Mark (8 December 2014). "Actor Janet Suzman criticised for calling theatre 'a white invention'" – via The Guardian.
- ^ Kellaway, Kate (16 November 2014). "Solomon and Marion review – a knockout of a play" – via The Guardian.
External links
- Khayalethu Anthony at IMDb
- [1] at TVSA