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Ken Gampu ( Germiston, August 28, 1929 – Vosloorus, November 4, 2003) was a South African actor. Before he began his career, Gampu was a physical training instructor, salesman, interpreter and police officer. His first acting job was in Athol Fugard 's play, No Good Friday (1958).
Ken Gampu (1929-2003) was one of the first black South Africans to be featured in Hollywood films, such as The Gods Must Be Crazy and King Solomon's Mines. He spoke seven native dialects and was discovered by playwright Athol Fugard.
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- Germiston, South Africa
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- Vosloorus, South Africa
Nov 4, 2003 · South African actor, Ken Gampu, dies in Vosloorus. 4 November 2003. At the time of his death at the age of 74, Ken Gampu was a well known veteran actor in South Africa. Gampu was the first South African actor to act in Hollywood films, having spent two years in the United States.
Ken Gampu was one of the first black South Africans to be featured in Hollywood films, working alongside such stars as Edward G. Robinson and Burt Lancaster. A former schoolteacher, law clerk and interpreter, he spoke seven native dialects in addition to English and Afrikaans.
- August 28, 1929
- November 4, 2003
Ken Gampu was a South African actor who starred in local and international films and theatre productions. He received the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver for his outstanding achievement in the dramatic arts and film productions.
Nov 4, 2003 · Ken Gampu (born 28 August 1929 in Germiston, South Africa; died 4 November 2003 in Vosloorus, South Africa) was a South African actor. Before he began his career, Gampu was a physical training instructor, salesman, interpreter and police officer.
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Nov 15, 2003 · Ken Gampu, 74, one of the first black South Africans to be featured in Hollywood films, died Tuesday at his home in Vosloorus, South Africa. He had been ill, but the cause of death...
