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Afrikaans, English
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Sheila Meiring Fugard (1956-2015), Paula Fourie (2016-2025)
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♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Old Irish (Ath-fhotla)
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Athol Fugard: South African playwright (1932–2025).
Born (died at age 92).
Athol Fugard has 6 credits in our database.
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Filmography (6)
Biography
Harold Athol Lanigan Fugard ( ATH-əl FYOO-gard; 11 June 1932 – 8 March 2025) was a South African playwright, novelist, actor and director. Widely regarded as South Africa's greatest playwright and acclaimed as "the greatest active playwright in the English-speaking world" by Time magazine in 1985, he published more than thirty plays. He is best known for his political and penetrating plays opposing the system of apartheid, some of which have been adapted to film. His novel Tsotsi was adapted as a film of the same name, which won an Academy Award in 2005. Three plays he wrote, and two plays he co-authored, were nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play.
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How old was Athol Fugard?
Athol Fugard was born on and passed away on at the age of 92.
What movies or shows has Athol Fugard been in?
Athol Fugard has 6 credits in our database. Notable titles include Boesman and Lena (2000), The Road to Mecca (1991), The Killing Fields (1984), Gandhi (1982), Marigolds in August (1980).
Where can I find more information about Athol Fugard?
You can find more about Athol Fugard on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
