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John Kani was born on November 30, 1942 in New Brighton, South Africa. He is an actor and writer, known for Black Panther (2018), Captain America: Civil War (2016) and Coriolanus (2011).
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Actor (43 credits)
Actor (43 credits)
2021
What If...?
(TV Series)
T'Chaka
T'Chaka
- What If... Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?
(2021)
... T'Chaka (voice)
- What If... T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?
(2021)
... T'Chaka (voice)
2008
Silent Witness
(TV Series)
Dr. Phiri
Dr. Phiri
- Finding Rachel: Part 2
(2008)
... Dr. Phiri (as Dr. John Kani)
- Finding Rachel: Part 1
(2008)
... Dr. Phiri (uncredited)
2008
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
(TV Series)
Daddy Bapetsi
Daddy Bapetsi
- The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
(2008)
... Daddy Bapetsi
1974
2nd House
(TV Series)
Styles and Buntu in Sizwe Banzi Is Dead / John in The Island
Styles and Buntu in Sizwe Banzi Is Dead / John in The Island
- Athol Fugard
(1974)
... Styles and Buntu in Sizwe Banzi Is Dead / John in The Island
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Writer (3 credits)
Writer (3 credits)
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Producer (2 credits)
Producer (2 credits)
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Director (2 credits)
Director (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Self (10 credits)
Self (10 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
He acted in Athol Fugard's play, "Playland," at the Donmar Warehouse Theatre in London, England with Sean Taylor and Bill Flynn in the cast. See more »Alternate Names:
Dr. John KaniChildren:
Kani, Atandwa
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