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Athol Fugard

Athol Fugard

Actor · 1932–2025

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Biography

Harold Athol Lanigan Fugard (June 11, 1932 – March 8, 2025) was a South African playwright, novelist, actor and director. Widely considered South Africa's foremost playwright, he is best remembered for his anti-apartheid plays such as "Master Harold"...and the Boys and Blood Knot.

Acted in 7

2010s

  1. 2019

    The Space: Theatre of Survival

    as Self(rumored)

1980s

  1. 1984
  2. 1982
  3. 1980

    Marigolds in August

    Paulus Olifant

1970s

  1. 1979

    Meetings with Remarkable Men

    Professor Skridlov

  2. 1975

Wrote 11

2020s

  1. 2020

    "Master Harold" ...and the Boys

    Writer

2010s

  1. 2019

    National Theatre Live: 'Master Harold'... and the boys

    Writer

  2. 2010

2000s

  1. 2005
  2. 2000

    Boesman and Lena

    Theatre Play, Writer

1980s

  1. 1985

    'Master Harold'... and the Boys

    Author

  2. 1980

    Marigolds in August

    Writer

1970s

  1. 1974

    Sizwe Bansi Is Dead

    Writer

Appearances3

2010s

  1. 2012

    Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard

    Self

1990s

  1. 1994

    In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid

    Self (archive footage)

1970s

  1. 1974

    The Public's Right to Know

    Self