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Khayalethu Anthony

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Khayalethu Anthony
Born(1986-07-15)15 July 1986
Khayelitsha, South Africa
Died29 September 2022(2022-09-29) (aged 36)[1]
Occupation(s)Actor, Writer, Director
Years active2011–2022

Khayalethu Anthony (15 July 1986 – 29 September 2022)[2] was a Xhosa[3] writer, director and actor, most famous for playing the role of Militant Prisoner on Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Reyka and Shepherds and Butchers.

Career

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In 2011, Khayalethu Anthony marked his entrance into the professional acting arena with his debut performance in Lara Foot's theatrical drama, Solomon and Marion,[4] which premiered at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre.[5] Following this, in 2012, he ventured into television with his debut role as a security guard in an episode of SABC 1's romantic comedy-drama series, Forced Love. The year 2013 saw his film acting debut in the notable production Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.

References

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  1. ^ Maako, Keitumetse. "Reyka star Khayalethu Anthony, 36, has died". Life.
  2. ^ "Come along and enjoy the Zabalaza Theatre Festival on now at the Baxter". News24.
  3. ^ Durnford-Slater, Sandi (14 November 2014). ""I would like to say I'm one of the stars of the township," says newcomer to the London Stage, Khayalethu Anthony". The South African.
  4. ^ https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/anthony-out-to-make-his-mark-1531755
  5. ^ Kellaway, Kate (16 November 2014). "Solomon and Marion review – a knockout of a play" – via The Guardian.
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