Kenneth Nkosi (born 19 June 1973)[1] is a South African actor and comedian.[2][3][4][5] He portrayed Aap in the 2005 film Tsotsi (2005).[6][7] He also appeared in the films White Wedding (2009) and Otelo Burning (2011),[8] as well as Mad Buddies (2012) and Five Fingers for Marseilles (2017).[9][10][11] In July 2011, along with Rapulana Seiphemo, he acted on Paradise Stop short film with Rapulana Seiphemo, joined The Queen - portraying the role of Jaros.[12]

Kenneth Nkosi
Born19 June 1973 (1973-06-19) (age 51)
South Africa
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Notable work
  • Max and Mona
  • Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
  • Tsotsi
AwardsSouth African and Television Awards, 2010

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Awards and nominations

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South African Film and Television Awards

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South African Film and Television Awards
Year Nominated work Category Result Ref.
2010 White Wedding Best Actor - Feature Film Won
2016 Ayanda and the Mechanic Best Supporting Actor - Feature Film Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Kenneth Nkosi bio: age, assault charges, tv shows, movies, nominations, awards and profile". briefly.co.za.
  2. ^ Vomo, Munya (26 January 2015). "Kenneth Nkosi pays your bills". Independent Online (South Africa). Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Actor Kenneth Nkosi arrested in Bloemfontein". OFM (South Africa). 13 October 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  4. ^ Molosankwe, Botho (14 June 2019). "NPA drops assault charges against actor Kenneth Nkosi". Independent Online (South Africa). Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  5. ^ Samanga, Rufaro (13 June 2019). "South African Comedian and Actor Kenneth Nkosi Handed Himself in to the Police". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  6. ^ Willis, John; Monush, Barry (2006). Screen World Film Annual. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9781557837066.page 339
  7. ^ Zeeman, Kyle (28 May 2015). "Kenneth Nkosi is our nominee for Dad of the Year! Here's why..." News24. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  8. ^ "#TimeOut with Kenneth Nkosi". Radio 702. 2 December 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  9. ^ Neophytou, Nadia. "KENNETH NKOSI WAITED A LONG TIME FOR DRAMATIC MOVIE ROLE". Eyewitness News (South Africa). Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  10. ^ Mlambo, Sihle (10 June 2019). "Police probe actor Kenneth Nkosi for assault of 26-year-old woman". Independent Online (South Africa). Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  11. ^ Magadla, Mahlohonolo (10 June 2019). "Kenneth Nkosi faces common assault charge after allegedly beating girlfriend in Newtown". News24. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  12. ^ "The Queen Teasers - July 2020 | The Queen Teasers | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
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