Actor John Kani

John Kani
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John Kani is an actor whose name is forever inscribed in the history of cinema. Born on 30th November 1943 in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, he made an incredible career, starring in dozens of films and winning the love of millions of viewers.

His most famous works are «The Ghost and the Darkness», «Mufasa: The Lion King», «Murder Mystery 2» and «Seal Team». His roles are often noted by critics, and some of them have become true classics of cinema.

Place of birth
New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, South Africa New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Date of birth
30th November 1943
Movies that starred John Kani (6 in total)
Mufasa: The Lion King poster

Mufasa: The Lion King [2024]

Rafiki (voice)
Murder Mystery 2 poster

Murder Mystery 2 [2023]

Colonel Ulenga
Seal Team poster

Seal Team [2021]

Brick (voice)
The Lion King poster

The Lion King [2019]

Rafiki (voice)
Murder Mystery poster

Murder Mystery [2019]

Colonel Ulenga
The Ghost and the Darkness poster

The Ghost and the Darkness [1996]

Samuel