David Phetoe
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David Phetoe (1934?-2018) is an actor and director.
He died in Johannesburg on 31 January, 2018.
He was part of Johannesburg’s vibrant black cultural scene in the 1950s and in 1959 appeared in Athol Fugard’s Nongogo at the Bantu Men's Social Centre . He later also appeared in Waiting for Godot, The Tempest, The Death of Bessie Smith, King Kong, Of Mice and Men, Marat/Sade.
His TV work included roles in Generations and 'Sgudi 'Snaysi.
Films include the South African-American Cry, The Beloved Country.
Sources
SACD 1981/82)
Jessica Levitt. 2018. "SABC on David Phetoe: He was instrumental in paving the way for upcoming actors", Times Live [1]
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