Acting
John Kani
- Titles
- 36movies7TV shows
- Career
Active from 1974 to 2024, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 19top three billing
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
Final Solution84/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 20 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Politics5.0average 2.6
- Historical4.3average 2.6
- Class & Capitalism4.5average 3.3
- Catharsis6.1average 5.1
- Violence5.2average 4.3
- Wonder4.3average 3.4
- Social Commentary5.7average 4.9
- Adrenaline5.7average 5.1
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.8, average 5.2
- Pop Culture1.1, average 2.2
- Dark Humor2.0, average 2.9
- Eroticism1.1, average 1.8
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 4
- Historical Drama 4
- South Africa 3
- Political Intrigue 3
- Character-Driven 2
- Thought-Provoking 2
- Coming-of-Age 2
- Apartheid Era 2
- Political Drama 2
- Social Justice 2
- Political Awakening 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Winston NtshonaActorPlayhouse, Sizwe Bansi is Dead, Marigolds in August
Athol FugardActorPlayhouse, Sizwe Bansi is Dead, Marigolds in August
Derek JacobiActorEndgame, Jail Caesar
Chiwetel EjioforActorThe Lion King, Endgame
Mark StrongActorMurder Mystery 2, Endgame
Sandra PrinslooActorMiss Julie, Soweto Green- JJames RobbCinematographerOptions, Nothing But The Truth
Jeff NathansonWriterMufasa: The Lion King, The Lion King
Movies and TV shows
72020s
2 titles · average score 72
73
What If...? (2021)
TV show · as T'Chaka (voice)
70
Marvel Studios Legends (2021)
TV show · as T'Chaka (archive footage) (uncredited)
2000s
1 title · average score 79
79
Wallander (2008)
TV show · as Max Khulu
1990s
2 titles · average score 75
75
Silent Witness (1996)
TV show · as Dr. Phiri
African Skies (1992)
TV show
1970s
2 titles · average score 72
Playhouse (1974)
TV show · as Styles / Buntu
72
Play for Today (1970)
TV show · as George O'Brien