David Phetoe (1933 – 31 January 2018), was a South African actor.[1][2] He is best known for the lead role "Paul Moroka" in the soap opera Generations.[3][4][5][6]

David Phetoe
Born
David Phetoe

1933
South Africa
Died31 January 2018 (aged 85)
Johannesburg, South Africa
OccupationActor
Years active1959–2018
Children2

Personal life

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He had a brother, Molefe.[7] He had two children including; Eugene.[8][9]

He died on 31 January 2018 in Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital,[8] Johannesburg, South Africa at the age of 85 after suffering from an undisclosed illness.[10] The memorial service took place at the SABC studios in Johannesburg.[7]

Career

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He started career after joined with Dorkay House in Johannesburg.[11] In 1959, he appeared in the play Nongogo produced by Athol Fugard. The show was performed at the Bantu Men’s Social Centre, but was later banned by the government.[7] In 1979, he made film debut with the feature Game for Vultures and played the role "Matambo". Since then he acted in many films of various genre such as; Dragonard, Tusks, Bush Shrink, Ipi Tombi and A Good Man in Africa.[8] In 1993, he joined with the original cast of SABC1 soap opera Generations.[12] In the soapie, he played the role "Paul Moroka" for many years.[13][14]

In the meantime, he appeared in the South African-American blockbuster drama film Cry, The Beloved Country which was based on a novel.[15] In the film, he played the critics acclaimed role "Black Priest". He later acted in the comedy sitcom Sgudi Snayisi and many serials such as; Velaphi, Going Up, and Imvelaphi.[11][16] In 2007, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Naledi Theatre Awards.[7]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Genre Ref.
1979 Game for Vultures Matambo Film
1987 Master of Dragonard Hill Isaac Film
1987 Dragonard Isaac Film
1988 Tusks Watson Film
1988 Blind Justice Chipepo chief Film
1988 Diamond in the Rough Connors' Thug Film
1988 Bush Shrink Mukakwe Film
1990 The Fourth Reich Petrol Attendant Film
1992 Lethal Ninja African President Film
1993 Friends Priest Film
1993 Generations Paul Moroka TV series
1993 Drumbeats Stan Themba TV movie
1994 Ipi Tombi King Film
1994 A Good Man in Africa Isaiah Film
1995 Cry, the Beloved Country Black Priest Film
1997 The Principal Reverend Mchunu TV mini series
1997 A Woman of Color Zakes Mandla TV movie

References

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  1. ^ Radio 702. "Sello Maake Ka-Ncube remembers David Phetoe". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 12 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "David Phetoe paved the way for upcoming actors, says SABC". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Former Generations actor David Phetoe dies". Drum. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Editorial: Celebrate our artists while they are alive". Citypress. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  5. ^ "'He gave us hope' - Sello Maake Ka-Ncube pays tribute to David Phetoe". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  6. ^ Tabalia, Jedidah (19 November 2018). "A list of South African celebrities who died in 2017 and 2018". Briefly. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  7. ^ a b c d Langa, Phumlani S. "David Phetoe: Farewell to a legend of the theatre". Citypress. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  8. ^ a b c "'Commander of the creative forces' David Phetoe honoured at memorial service".
  9. ^ "Former Generations actor David Phetoe has died". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  10. ^ Tabalia, Jedidah (19 November 2018). "A list of South African celebrities who died in 2017 and 2018". Briefly. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  11. ^ a b "Veteran actor David Phetoe dies at 86". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  12. ^ "For Mzansi, David Phetoe will always remain their beloved Paul Moroka". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  13. ^ Sekhotho, Katleho. "David Phetoe's death a great loss, says SABC". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  14. ^ "David Phetoe was go-to man of the industry". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  15. ^ Sekhotho, Katleho. "Veteran actor David Phetoe dies aged 85". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  16. ^ Magadla, Mahlohonolo. "Connie Ferguson on David Phetoe: 'My heart breaks'". Drum. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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