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- Actor
- Composer
- Music Department
Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi was born on 22 September 1952 in Harare, Zimbabwe. He was an actor and composer, known for Zimbabwe - Respect for Africa (1994), My Lady (2014) and Neria (1991). He died on 23 January 2019 in Harare, Zimbabwe.- Lazarus Boora was born in Harare. He attended Mutare Teacher's college and studied drama. Later on he went to the University of Zimbabwe where he studied theatre and dance. He appeared on his first TV commercial for a beer commercial of Castle Lager. He later on worked for Joy TV and he appeared on some African TV shows. He was interviwed for Gringo. Lazarus also starred in Gringo the movie with the leading role as Gringo which premiered in Harare on the 19th of April 2013 at 7 Arts theatre.
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Menelik Shabazz was an award-winning film director, producer, and writer. Born in St. John, Barbados in 1954, he arrived in the UK at age six.
From an early age, he watched mobile cinema in his village in Barbados, but didn't entertain the idea of making films until age 18. This was when he was introduced to the first portable video technology whilst studying at North London College. This revolutionary technology, the Sony port-a-pack, demystified filmmaking and made the filmmaking process accessible. He enrolled at the London International Film School.
Shabazz was best known for his acclaimed debut feature Burning an Illusion (1982), which won the Grand Prix at the Amien International Film Festival in 1982. The film also won the lead actress, Cassie Macfarlane, the Evening Standard Award for 'Promising Actress' (1982). Burning An Illusion was only the second feature film by a black director produced in the UK.
The film continues to be shown today on media courses at Universities and Colleges and has become a cult classic.- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Billy Bray was born in 1890 in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Thunder in the City (1937), The Ticket of Leave Man (1937) and Love at Sea (1936). He died on 2 December 1965 in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia [ now Harare, Zimbabwe].- Actress
Ann Martin was born in 1918 in Bromley, Kent, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Invasion (1966), K.I.L. 1 (1962) and Touch of Death (1961). She was married to Albert Carl Heydorn and Peter Evans. She died on 13 March 1992 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.- Producer
- Writer
- Director
John Argyle was born on 6 March 1911 in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, UK. He was a producer and writer, known for The Last Tide (1931), The Final Reckoning (1932) and The Green Finger (1946). He died on 9 December 1962 in Salisbury, Rhodesia [now Harare, Zimbabwe].- Actor
Leonard Boucher was born on 5 May 1920 in London, England, UK. He was an actor. He was married to Helene Mladova. He died on 26 June 2006 in Harare, Zimbabwe.- Dornford Yates was born on 7 August 1885 in Wellesley House, Upper Walmer, Kent, England, UK. Dornford was a writer, known for Hannay (1988) and BBC2 Play of the Week (1977). Dornford died on 5 March 1960 in Umtali, Rhodesia [now Zimbabwe].
- Daniel Carney was born on 10 August 1944 in Beirut, Lebanon. Daniel was a writer, known for The Wild Geese (1978), The Night of the Askari (1976) and Wild Geese II (1985). Daniel died on 6 January 1987 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
- Chiwoniso Maraire was born on 5 March 1976 in Olympia, Washington, USA. She was a composer, known for Evil in Our Midst (2006) and Liemba (2010). She was married to Andy Brown. She died on 24 July 2013 in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe.
- Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Producer
Godwin Mawuru was born in 1961 in Shawka. He was a director and producer, known for Neria (1991), Studio 263 (2002) and I Am the Future (1993). He died on 24 May 2013 in Zimbabwe.- Hilton Mambo was born in 1951 in Mbare, Rhodesia. He was an actor, known for Shamwari (1982). He died on 12 June 2011 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
- Actor
- Production Manager
Walter Muparutsa was an actor and production manager, known for Evil in Our Midst (2006), Cry Freedom (1987) and Yellow Card (2000). He died on 11 April 2012 in Harare, Zimbabwe.- Rex Alderman was born on 13 November 1893 in Hackney, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Nothing Like Publicity (1936), Merely Mr. Hawkins (1938) and Men Without Honour (1939). He died on 22 March 1967 in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia [ now Harare, Zimbabwe].
- Fidelis Cheza was born in 1947 in Southern Rhodesia. He was an actor, known for Kini & Adams (1997), King Solomon's Mines (1985) and The Lost World (1992). He died on 25 October 2015 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
- John Love was born on 7 December 1924 in Bulawayo, Rhodesia. He died on 25 April 2005 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Cont Mhlanga was an actor and writer, known for Amakorokoza, A World Apart (1988) and The Members (2007). He died on 1 August 2022 in Zimbabwe.- Actress
- Composer
Stella Nekati-Chiweshe was an actress and composer, known for I Am the Future (1993) and Music of the Spirits (1989). She died on 20 January 2023 in Harare, Zimbabwe.- Director
- Actor
- Editor
Rob Dickson was a director and actor, known for Access All Areas: Shane Crawford Exposed (2004), Valentine's Day (2008) and Australian Survivor (2002). He died on 11 April 2009 in Zimbabwe.- Soul Jah Love was an actor, known for Soul Jah Love: Ndini Uya Uya (2014). He died on 16 February 2021 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
- Composer
- Additional Crew
Keith Goddard was born on 13 March 1960 in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia [now Zimbabwe]. He was a composer, known for Flame (1996) and On the Edge: Improvisation in Music (1992). He died on 9 October 2009 in Harare, Zimbabwe.- Adrian Stanley was born on 2 September 1922 in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Villette (1957), Big Guns (1958) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). He died on 10 August 2006 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
- Charles Mungoshi was born on 2 December 1947 in Rhodesia. He was a writer, known for Flame (1996). He was married to Jesesi Mungoshi. He died on 16 February 2019 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
- Betty Kaunda was born on 17 November 1928 in Chinsali, Zambia. She was married to Kenneth Kaunda. She died on 18 September 2012 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
- Josephine Quest was born on 5 January 1906 in Driffield, Yorkshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for God's Prodigal (1923). She died on 25 April 1997 in Harare, Zimbabwe.