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Zakes Mokae (Zakes Makgona Mokae) was born on 5 August, 1934 in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an American actor. Discover Zakes Mokae's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Zakes Mokae networth?
| Popular As |
Zakes Makgona Mokae |
| Occupation |
actor |
| Age |
75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
5 August 1934 |
| Birthday |
5 August |
| Birthplace |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Date of death |
September 11, 2009 |
| Died Place |
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Nationality |
South Africa |
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Zakes Mokae Height, Weight & Measurements
At 75 years old, Zakes Mokae height not available right now. We will update Zakes Mokae's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
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| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Who Is Zakes Mokae's Wife?
His wife is Madelyn Mokae (m. 1985–2009), Madelyn Mokae (m. 1966–1978)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Madelyn Mokae (m. 1985–2009), Madelyn Mokae (m. 1966–1978) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Santlo Chontay Mokae |
Zakes Mokae Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Zakes Mokae worth at the age of 75 years old? Zakes Mokae’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from South Africa. We have estimated
Zakes Mokae's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Zakes Mokae Social Network
Timeline
He died at his home in Las Vegas from complications of a stroke he had on May 6, 2009. He previously had received diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
In 2005, he and his wife returned to the States from Cape Town, South Africa, and settled in Las Vegas in order to seek better medical care for his Parkinson's disease.
Directed a production of August Wilson's "Fences" in 1999.
Twice played a character who makes a statement to which the other character's response is, "I like that": Dad (1989) then later in Monk: Mr. Monk and the Marathon Man (2002).
Won Broadway's 1982 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for his role as Sam in Athol Fugard's "'Master Harold'... and the Boys," a portrayal he recreated in the television version of the same title, 'Master Harold'... and the Boys (1985). He was also Tony-nominated in the same category in 1993 for "The Song of Jacob Zulu."
Founded the Black Actors Theater in San Francisco with actor Danny Glover in 1980.
Divorced wife Madelyn in 1978 after 12 years of marriage. They remarried in 1985. They have one daughter, Santlo Chontay Mokae, who lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, actor Zakes Mokae was trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and became one of the most distinguished thespians in South Africa for over two decades. Mokae was one of the few actors capable of crossing the divided racial sections, punctuated by his collaborations with white writer Athol Fugard. Together they founded the radical theater group The Rehearsal Room in the 50s that specifically dealt with his country's injustices. In fact, over the years his performances in "The Blood Knot," "Boesman and Lena," "A Lesson from Aloes" and "Master Harold. . . and the Boys," have been universally applauded. He fled the racist apartheid policies in South Africa in 1969 and migrated to America, subsequently winning a Tony award in 1982 for "Master Harold. . .
First went to London in 1961 when his country blocked his acting career.
