Acting
John Matshikiza
- Titles
- 19movies5TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19781996
- Leading roles
- 5top three billing
- Average score
60/100
- Highest rated
Cry Freedom72/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 9 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Biographical4.7average 0.9
- Politics6.1average 2.6
- Historical5.7average 2.6
- Class & Capitalism6.1average 3.3
- Spiritual4.3average 2.0
- Social Commentary7.2average 4.9
- Warfare3.4average 1.2
- Pathos6.7average 5.2
Rarely in their work
- Situational Comedy1.4, average 2.7
- Pop Culture1.1, average 2.2
- Physical Comedy1.3, average 2.5
- Contemporary Realism4.3, average 5.2
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Social Justice 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Movies and TV shows
232000s
5 titles · average score 64
73
Shake Hands with the Devil (2007)
as President Habyarimana
63
Wah-Wah (2005)
as Dr. Zim Mzimba
Hard Copy (2005)
TV show · as Xolani Modise
64
Beyond Borders (2003)
as Dawit Ningpopo
58
Hijack Stories (2001)
as 'Bra Biza' director
1990s
8 titles · average score 58
58
Born Free: A New Adventure (1996)
as George Luello
44
The Redemption: Kickboxer 5 (1995)
as Police Detective
59
The Air Up There (1994)
as Mingori Mining Company Clerk
Yankee Zulu (1993)
as Zulu Mashabela
62
Dust Devil (1992)
as Joe Niemand
African Skies (1992)
TV show
67
Soldier Soldier (1991)
TV show · as Sgt Samuel Kekana
Escape From Kampala (1991)
as Wycliffe Kato
1980s
6 titles · average score 59
72
Cry Freedom (1987)
as Mapetla
54
Mandela (1987)
as Walter Sisulu
The Trial of Klaus Barbie (1987)
as M'bemba
53
Dust (1985)
as Hendrick
Desert of Lies (1984)
as Bushman
By George (1982)
as Ebangu
1970s
4 titles · average score 70
Victims of Apartheid (1978)
as Henry
Child of Hope (1975)
as Shihungeleni
Playhouse (1974)
TV show · as Ebangu
70
Play for Today (1970)
TV show · as Henry