David Phetoe (1933 – 31 January 2018) was a South African actor. He is best known for the lead role "Paul Moroka" in the soap opera Generations.
Personal life He had a brother, Molefe. He had two children including; Eugene.
He died on 31 January 2018 in Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa at the age of 85 after suffering from an undisclosed illness. The memorial service took place at the SABC studios in Johannesburg.
Career He started his career after joining with Dorkay House in Johannesburg. In 1959, he appeared in the play Nongogo produced by Athol Fugard. The show was performed at the Bantu Men’s Social Centre, but was later banned by the government. In 1979, he made his film debut with the feature Game for Vultures and played the role "Matambo". Since then he acted in many films of various genres such as; Dragonard, Tusks, Bush Shrink, Ipi Tombi and A Good Man in Africa. In 1993, he joined with the original cast of SABC1 soap opera Generations. In the soapie, he played the role "Paul Moroka" for many years.
In the meantime, he appeared in the South African-American blockbuster drama film Cry, The Beloved Country which was based on a novel. In the film, he played the critics acclaimed role "Black Priest". He later acted in the comedy sitcom Sgudi Snayisi and many serials such as; Velaphi, Going Up, and Imvelaphi. In 2007, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Naledi Theatre Awards.
Filmography
Year Film Role Genre Ref. 1979 Game for Vultures Matambo Film 1987 Master of Dragonard Hill Isaac Film 1987 Dragonard Isaac Film 1988 Tusks Watson Film 1988 Blind Justice Chipepo chief Film 1988 Diamond in the Rough Connors' Thug Film 1988 Bush Shrink Mukakwe Film 1990 The Fourth Reich Petrol Attendant Film 1992 Lethal Ninja African President Film 1993 Friends Priest Film 1993 Generations Paul Moroka TV series 1993 Drumbeats Stan Themba TV movie 1994 Ipi Tombi King Film 1994 A Good Man in Africa Isaiah Film 1995 Cry, the Beloved Country Black Priest Film 1997 The Principal Reverend Mchunu TV mini series 1997 A Woman of Color Zakes Mandla TV movie
References
External links IMDb