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- Patrick Allen was born on 17 March 1927 in Nyasaland [now Malawi]. He was an actor, known for Dial M for Murder (1954), Glencannon (1959) and UFO (1970). He was married to Sarah Lawson. He died on 28 July 2006 in London, England, UK.
- Eugene Khumbanyiwa is a Malawian, South Africa- based stage, television, film and voice actor, popularly known for playing the role of 'Obesandjo' in the 2009 Oscar- nominated sci-fi hit 'District 9.'
Khumbanyiwa was born at Cobbe Barracks Hospital in Zomba, Malawi's former capital. His father is Major Stewart Khumbanyiwa, a retired soldier, and his mother a retired primary school teacher. He moved to South Africa and worked as an IT specialist before pursuing his childhood dream of becoming a professional actor.
He started his acting career in a most humble way possible, as an extra in the 2004 Oscar-nominated 'Hotel Rwanda,' starring Don Cheadle and Sophie Okonedo, playing one of the hotel staff members. After that he worked sporadically, hustling his way in the film industry by appearing in TV commercials and prime-time soaps like 'Generations,' 'Scandal,' and also had a role in South African independently produced hit film Jerusalema (Gangster's Paradise) before landing a role as an underground war-lord in the Peter Jackson-produced and Neill Blomkamp-directed four-times Oscar-nominated sci-fi hit 'District 9.' Upon gaining critical acclaim for his performance in 'District 9,' he appeared in an American TV commercial for a famous security product.
He went on to feature in Hollywood movies like 'Death Race 3,' alongside stars like Danny Trejo and Luke Goss, 'Chappie,' starring Sharlto Copley, Hugh Jackman, Dev Patel and Sigourney Weaver. He teamed up with Sigourney Weaver again playing a lead role in a short film called 'Rakka.' Khumbanyiwa has appeared in three of Hollywood director Neill Blomkamp's films.
Khumbanyiwa has over 25 screen acting credit to his name. He continues to soar in pursuit of his dream of making Africa proud in film industry.
On 9th July, 2016, Khumbanyiwa was awarded an award for the Best Achiever in Entertainment at the Malawi Achievers Awards- South Africa. - Actress
- Soundtrack
Lily Banda was born in Malawi. Lily is an actor, known for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019), Deep State (2018) and The Hunted (2024).- Additional Crew
- Writer
- Actor
Kit Hesketh-Harvey was born on 30 April 1957 in Malawi, Central Africa. He was a writer and actor, known for Maurice (1987), A God and His Gifts and The Vicar of Dibley (1994). He was married to Catherine Rabett. He died on 1 February 2023.- Actor
- Composer
David Banda was born on 24 September 2005 in Malawi. He is an actor and composer, known for Madonna: Batuka (2019) and Madonna: The Celebration Tour in Rio (2024).- William Kamkwamba was born on 5 August 1987 in Dowa, Malawi. He is a writer, known for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019), William and the Windmill (2013) and The Daily Show (1996).
- Producer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Additional Crew
Currently Head of Production at Known Associates Entertainment, Leo's first notable work was as a Director in the acclaimed HIV/AIDS documentary 'A Fighting Spirit' (STEPS), a special jury prize winner at the 2002 BANFF Film Festival. The year 2001 saw Leo collaborating as co-Director with South African filmmaker Rehad Desai ('Miner's shot Down') in the internationally acclaimed documentary film 'My land My Life', a story that tackles the land issue in Zimbabwe commissioned by Australian broadcaster SBS.
In a career spanning almost 30 years, credits as a Feature Film Assistant Director include Idrissa Ouedraogo's 'Kini and Adams', Charles Burnett's "Namibia- The Struggle for Liberation" and Raoul Peck's 'Lumumba'.
Leo has become one of South Africa's most sought-after Television Producers with producing credits for popular TV shows that include 'Muvhango' and 'Isidingo' and Line Producing credits for 'Uzalo', 'Imbewu' and the first African Netflix Original Documentary Crime Drama Series 'Senzo:Murder of a soccer star'. Leo is the Creator and Executive Producer for all content under the 'Being Mandela' production banner, a content platform that Produced 'Nelson Mandela' themed content in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation to celebrate Madiba's centenary year in 2018. The first film project under the banner 'Joko Ya Hao' directed by Mmabatho Montsho and nominated in the 2020 South African Film and Television awards for 'Best short Film' was picked up by Showmax and Mnet. The 2nd film 'July 18th is' directed by Mandla N was completed in 2023.
As Producer, Leo's first Feature length film 'Blind Eye', a drama that explores municipal corruption in Kwa-Zulu Natal was released by evod in 2023 and has been picked up for worldwide distribution by Known Associates Entertainment's distribution arm. As of 2021 Leo has been Showrunner on 'ubettina Wethu', a South African adaptation of the popular Colombian telenovela 'Yo soy Betty, La fea' produced by Known Associates Entertainment.- Pete Lawson was born on 31 December 1968 in Malawi, Central Africa. He is a writer, known for EastEnders (1985), Casualty (1986) and Boys on Film 22: Love to Love You (2022).
- Brenda Peters was born on 1 August 1929 in Zomba, Malawi. She was an actress, known for Softly Softly (1966), A for Andromeda (1961) and The Ragman's Daughter (1972). She died on 14 January 2005 in Surrey, England, UK.
- Bronte Campbell was born on 14 May 1994 in Blantyre, Malawi.
- Malia was born in Malawi, Central Africa.
- Bob Dahmen was born on 11 August 1965 in Malawi. He is an actor, known for Operation Hit Squad (1987), American Gladiators (1989) and Gladiators (1992).
- Editor
- Sound Department
- Editorial Department
Mike Crozier was born in Malawi. Mike is known for Cats in my Dreams (2017), Dickens in America (2005) and Film '72 (1971).- Jill Nyasa was born on 1 July 1903 in Malawi. She was an actress, known for Murder in the Cathedral (1951), ITV Play of the Week (1955) and Noah (1946). She died on 13 December 1964 in Highgate, London, England, UK.
- Michelle Paver was born on 7 September 1960 in Nyasaland [now Malawi]. She is a writer, known for Dark Matter, Christmas University Challenge (2011) and Rêves et Cris (2011).
- Assistant
I was born and raised in Lilongwe, Malawi. I have worked as a Radio personality, producer and Journalist in Malawi from 2003 to 2010. I have also worked as Dj and Music producer since the late 90's early 2000s and continue to date. My Film journey, though I can safely say it started when I was five years old, watching a lot of films; I officially harnessed my passion in 2019 by joining a film school in Oslo, Norway. I finished my Film studies in 2022 and am now in my further film exploration journey.- Cate Campbell was born on 20 May 1992 in Blantyre, Malawi.
- Mataya Tsoyo was born on 22 August 1976 in Blantyre, Malawi.