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 ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
-He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No-Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”.  He played "Estragon" in ''[[Waiting for Godot]]'' in 1962. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isintu]]'' (also known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or ''[[KwaZulu]]''). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968).
+He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No-Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”.  He played "Estragon" in ''[[Waiting for Godot]]'' in 1962. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isintu]]'' (later known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or ''[[KwaZulu]]''). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968).
-He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974. In the 1970s he and [[Zakes Mofokeng]] co-wrote ''[[The Train]]'', which toured the country and was staged at [[The Space]] in 197*. In 1991 he did a version of [[Can Themba]]’s ''[[Baby, Come Duze]]'' (with [[Mothobi Mutloatse]]). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974.
+He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974. In the 1970s he and [[Zakes Mofokeng]] co-wrote ''[[The Train]]'', which toured the country and was staged at [[The Space]] in 197*. In 1991 he did a version of [[Can Themba]]’s ''[[Baby, Come Duze]]'' (with [[Mothobi Mutloatse]]).
 Well-known for roles in popular television soap operas, such as Hamilton in the Zulu comedy series ''[['Sgudi 'Snaysi]]'' ([[SABC]] 1986-1992) and Ndosi in ''[[Ubambo Lwami]]''. Roles in feature films include: Carlton in ''[[Dragonard]]'' (1987)The Old Man (as '''Cornie Mbasa''') in ''[[The Kings's Messenger]]'' (1990), Meneer in ''[[Fools]]'' (1997).

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 ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
-He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isintu]]'' (also known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or ''[[KwaZulu]]''). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968).
+He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No-Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”.  He played "Estragon" in ''[[Waiting for Godot]]'' in 1962. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isintu]]'' (also known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or ''[[KwaZulu]]''). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968).
 He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974. In the 1970s he and [[Zakes Mofokeng]] co-wrote ''[[The Train]]'', which toured the country and was staged at [[The Space]] in 197*. In 1991 he did a version of [[Can Themba]]’s ''[[Baby, Come Duze]]'' (with [[Mothobi Mutloatse]]). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974.
 Well-known for roles in popular television soap operas, such as Hamilton in the Zulu comedy series ''[['Sgudi 'Snaysi]]'' ([[SABC]] 1986-1992) and Ndosi in ''[[Ubambo Lwami]]''. Roles in feature films include: Carlton in ''[[Dragonard]]'' (1987)The Old Man (as '''Cornie Mbasa''') in ''[[The Kings's Messenger]]'' (1990), Meneer in ''[[Fools]]'' (1997).
 == Sources ==

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-'''Cornelius ("Corney") Mabaso''' (1934-2009) was a South African stage, film and television actor and director. Started working in theatre with [[Athol Fugard]] in The [[Rehearsal Room]] in [[Dorkay House]], Johannesburg in the late 1950's. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art] in London (1963-1965) after which he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] in Johannesburg in 1965. He was the resident director for the [[Phoenix Players]] from the group's inception in 1967.
+[[Cornelius Mabaso]] ("Corney") (1934-2009) was a South African stage, film and television actor and director.
 Well-known for roles in popular television soap operas, such as Hamilton in the Zulu comedy series ''[['Sgudi 'Snaysi]]'' ([[SABC]] 1986-1992) and Ndosi in ''[[Ubambo Lwami]]''. Roles in feature films include: Carlton in ''[[Dragonard]]'' (1987)The Old Man (as '''Cornie Mbasa''') in ''[[The Kings's Messenger]]'' (1990), Meneer in ''[[Fools]]'' (1997).
 == Sources ==
-Tucker, 1997
+[[ESAT Bibliography Tra-Tz|Tucker]], 1997. 297.
-Return to [[ESAT Personalities M]]
+== Return to ==
 Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]]
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 Well-known for roles in popular television soap operas, such as Hamilton in the Zulu comedy series ''[['Sgudi 'Snaysi]]'' ([[SABC]] 1986-1992) and Ndosi in ''[[Ubambo Lwami]]''. Roles in feature films include: Carlton in ''[[Dragonard]]'' (1987)The Old Man (as '''Cornie Mbasa''') in ''[[The Kings's Messenger]]'' (1990), Meneer in ''[[Fools]]'' (1997).
-(“Corney”) (19**-) Actor and director, who had studied directing in London **** He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isuntu]]'' (also known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or [[KwaZulu]]). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974. In the 1970s he and [[Zakes Mofokeng]] co-wrote ''[[The Train]]'', which toured the country and was staged at [[The Space]] in 197*. In 1991 he did a version of [[Can Themba]]’s ''[[Baby, Come Duze]]'' (with [[Mothobi Mutloatse]]). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974.
+(“Corney”) (19**-) Actor and director, who had studied directing in London **** He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isintu]]'' (also known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or [[KwaZulu]]). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974. In the 1970s he and [[Zakes Mofokeng]] co-wrote ''[[The Train]]'', which toured the country and was staged at [[The Space]] in 197*. In 1991 he did a version of [[Can Themba]]’s ''[[Baby, Come Duze]]'' (with [[Mothobi Mutloatse]]). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974.
 == Sources ==

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 '''Cornelius ("Corney") Mabaso''' (1934-2009) was a South African stage, film and television actor and director. Started working in theatre with [[Athol Fugard]] in The [[Rehearsal Room]] in [[Dorkay House]], Johannesburg in the late 1950's. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art] in London (1963-1965) after which he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] in Johannesburg in 1965. He was the resident director for the [[Phoenix Players]] from the group's inception in 1967.
-Well-known for roles in popular television soap operas, such as Hamilton in ''[['Sgudi 'Snaysi]]'' (SABC 1986-1992),
+Well-known for roles in popular television soap operas, such as Hamilton in the Zulu comedy series ''[['Sgudi 'Snaysi]]'' ([[SABC]] 1986-1992) and Ndosi in ''[[Ubambo Lwami]]''. Roles in feature films include: Carlton in ''[[Dragonard]]'' (1987)The Old Man (as '''Cornie Mbasa''') in ''[[The Kings's Messenger]]'' (1990), Meneer in ''[[Fools]]'' (1997).
 (“Corney”) (19**-) Actor and director, who had studied directing in London **** He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isuntu]]'' (also known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or [[KwaZulu]]). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974. In the 1970s he and [[Zakes Mofokeng]] co-wrote ''[[The Train]]'', which toured the country and was staged at [[The Space]] in 197*. In 1991 he did a version of [[Can Themba]]’s ''[[Baby, Come Duze]]'' (with [[Mothobi Mutloatse]]). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974.

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	'''Cornelius ("Corney") Mabaso''' (1934-2009) was a South African stage, film and television actor and director. Started working in theatre with [[Athol Fugard]] in The [[Rehearsal Room]] in [[Dorkay House]], Johannesburg in the late 1950's. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art] in London (1963-1965) after which he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] in Johannesburg in 1965. He was the resident director for the [[Phoenix Players]] from the group's inception in 1967.		'''Cornelius ("Corney") Mabaso''' (1934-2009) was a South African stage, film and television actor and director. Started working in theatre with [[Athol Fugard]] in The [[Rehearsal Room]] in [[Dorkay House]], Johannesburg in the late 1950's. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art] in London (1963-1965) after which he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] in Johannesburg in 1965. He was the resident director for the [[Phoenix Players]] from the group's inception in 1967.
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		+	Well-known for roles in popular television soap operas, such as Hamilton in ''[['Sgudi 'Snaysi]]'' (SABC 1986-1992),
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	Roles in feature films include: Carlton in ''[[Dragonard]]'' (1987)The Old Man (as '''Cornie Mbasa''') in ''[[The Kings's Messenger]]'' (1990), Meneer in ''[[Fools]]'' (1997).		Roles in feature films include: Carlton in ''[[Dragonard]]'' (1987)The Old Man (as '''Cornie Mbasa''') in ''[[The Kings's Messenger]]'' (1990), Meneer in ''[[Fools]]'' (1997).

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−	'''Cornelius ("Corney") Mabaso''' (1934-2009) was a South African stage and television actor and director. Started working in theatre with [[Athol Fugard]] in The [[Rehearsal Room]] in [[Dorkay House]], Johannesburg in the late 1950's. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art] in London (1963-1965) after which he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] in Johannesburg in 1965. He was the resident director for the [[Phoenix Players]] from the group's inception in 1967.	+	'''Cornelius ("Corney") Mabaso''' (1934-2009) was a South African stage, film and television actor and director. Started working in theatre with [[Athol Fugard]] in The [[Rehearsal Room]] in [[Dorkay House]], Johannesburg in the late 1950's. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art] in London (1963-1965) after which he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] in Johannesburg in 1965. He was the resident director for the [[Phoenix Players]] from the group's inception in 1967.
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		+	Roles in feature films include: Carlton in ''[[Dragonard]]'' (1987)The Old Man (as '''Cornie Mbasa''') in ''[[The Kings's Messenger]]'' (1990), Meneer in ''[[Fools]]'' (1997).

	(“Corney”) (19-) Actor and director, who had studied directing in London ** He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isuntu]]'' (also known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or [[KwaZulu]]). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974. In the 1970s he and [[Zakes Mofokeng]] co-wrote ''[[The Train]]'', which toured the country and was staged at [[The Space]] in 197*. In 1991 he did a version of [[Can Themba]]’s ''[[Baby, Come Duze]]'' (with [[Mothobi Mutloatse]]). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974.		(“Corney”) (19-) Actor and director, who had studied directing in London ** He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isuntu]]'' (also known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or [[KwaZulu]]). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974. In the 1970s he and [[Zakes Mofokeng]] co-wrote ''[[The Train]]'', which toured the country and was staged at [[The Space]] in 197*. In 1991 he did a version of [[Can Themba]]’s ''[[Baby, Come Duze]]'' (with [[Mothobi Mutloatse]]). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974.

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−	'''Cornelius ("Corney") Mabaso''' (1934-2009) was a South African actor and director. Started working in theatre with [[Athol Fugard]] in The [[Rehearsal Room]] in [[Dorkay House]], Johannesburg in the late 1950's. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art] in London (1963-1965) after which he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] in Johannesburg in 1965. He was the resident director for the [[Phoenix Players]] from the group's inception in 1967.	+	'''Cornelius ("Corney") Mabaso''' (1934-2009) was a South African stage and television actor and director. Started working in theatre with [[Athol Fugard]] in The [[Rehearsal Room]] in [[Dorkay House]], Johannesburg in the late 1950's. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art] in London (1963-1965) after which he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] in Johannesburg in 1965. He was the resident director for the [[Phoenix Players]] from the group's inception in 1967.

	(“Corney”) (19-) Actor and director, who had studied directing in London ** He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isuntu]]'' (also known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or [[KwaZulu]]). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974. In the 1970s he and [[Zakes Mofokeng]] co-wrote ''[[The Train]]'', which toured the country and was staged at [[The Space]] in 197*. In 1991 he did a version of [[Can Themba]]’s ''[[Baby, Come Duze]]'' (with [[Mothobi Mutloatse]]). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974.		(“Corney”) (19-) Actor and director, who had studied directing in London ** He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isuntu]]'' (also known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or [[KwaZulu]]). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974. In the 1970s he and [[Zakes Mofokeng]] co-wrote ''[[The Train]]'', which toured the country and was staged at [[The Space]] in 197*. In 1991 he did a version of [[Can Themba]]’s ''[[Baby, Come Duze]]'' (with [[Mothobi Mutloatse]]). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974.

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−	'''Cornelius ("Corney") Mabaso''' (1934-2009) was a South African actor and director. Started working in theatre with [[Athol Fugard]] in The [[Rehearsal Room]] in [[Dorkay House]], Johannesburg in the late 1950's. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art] in London (1963-1965) after which he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] in Johannesburg. He was the resident director for the [[Phoenix Players]] from the group's inception in 1967.	+	'''Cornelius ("Corney") Mabaso''' (1934-2009) was a South African actor and director. Started working in theatre with [[Athol Fugard]] in The [[Rehearsal Room]] in [[Dorkay House]], Johannesburg in the late 1950's. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art] in London (1963-1965) after which he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] in Johannesburg in 1965. He was the resident director for the [[Phoenix Players]] from the group's inception in 1967.

	(“Corney”) (19-) Actor and director, who had studied directing in London ** He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isuntu]]'' (also known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or [[KwaZulu]]). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974. In the 1970s he and [[Zakes Mofokeng]] co-wrote ''[[The Train]]'', which toured the country and was staged at [[The Space]] in 197*. In 1991 he did a version of [[Can Themba]]’s ''[[Baby, Come Duze]]'' (with [[Mothobi Mutloatse]]). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974.		(“Corney”) (19-) Actor and director, who had studied directing in London ** He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isuntu]]'' (also known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or [[KwaZulu]]). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974. In the 1970s he and [[Zakes Mofokeng]] co-wrote ''[[The Train]]'', which toured the country and was staged at [[The Space]] in 197*. In 1991 he did a version of [[Can Themba]]’s ''[[Baby, Come Duze]]'' (with [[Mothobi Mutloatse]]). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974.

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		+	'''Cornelius ("Corney") Mabaso''' (1934-2009) was a South African actor and director. Started working in theatre with [[Athol Fugard]] in The [[Rehearsal Room]] in [[Dorkay House]], Johannesburg in the late 1950's. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art] in London (1963-1965) after which he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] in Johannesburg. He was the resident director for the [[Phoenix Players]] from the group's inception in 1967.
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	(“Corney”) (19-) Actor and director, who had studied directing in London ** He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isuntu]]'' (also known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or [[KwaZulu]]). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974. In the 1970s he and [[Zakes Mofokeng]] co-wrote ''[[The Train]]'', which toured the country and was staged at [[The Space]] in 197*. In 1991 he did a version of [[Can Themba]]’s ''[[Baby, Come Duze]]'' (with [[Mothobi Mutloatse]]). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974.		(“Corney”) (19-) Actor and director, who had studied directing in London ** He was one of the collaborators in the workshop led by [[Athol Fugard]] at [[Dorkay House]] to create ''[[No Good Friday]]'' (1958), in which he played the role of “Guy”. In 196* he worked with [[Phoenix Players]] to produce the variety show ''[[Isuntu]]'' (also known as ''[[Meropa]]'' or [[KwaZulu]]). In 1965 he founded the [[Soweto Ensemble]] and directed their first production, ''[[Shaka]]'' (1968). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974. In the 1970s he and [[Zakes Mofokeng]] co-wrote ''[[The Train]]'', which toured the country and was staged at [[The Space]] in 197*. In 1991 he did a version of [[Can Themba]]’s ''[[Baby, Come Duze]]'' (with [[Mothobi Mutloatse]]). He was artistic director [[Phoenix Players]] circa 1974.