Lindani Nkosi Explained
| Lindani Nkosi |
| Birth Date: | 5 March 1968 |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Notable Works: | Of Good Report |
Lindani Nkosi (born 5 March 1968) is a South African actor. He is known for portraying Lincoln Sibeko in the soap opera Isidingo.[1] [2] [3] He also portrayed Nelson Mandela in the 2004 film Drum[4] [5] and has been the muppeteer of Moshe the giant meerkat from the hit South African children’s show Takalani Sesame (a co-production of the American series Sesame Street) since the series debuted in 2000.
Select filmography
- Generations (1993 TV Series) as Thulani
- Takalani Sesame (since 2000)
- Drum (2004) as Nelson Mandela
- A Small Town Called Descent (2010) as Jackie Mbizo
- Of Good Report (2013) as Vicktor
- Cry of Love (2016) as Julius
- Takalani Sesame (2020 TV Series) as Moshe
- The Brave Ones (2022 TV Series) as Counsellor Nkomo
- Adulting (2023 TV Series) as Vuyani's Father
Notes and References
- Web site: Zeeman. Kyle. Isidingo's Lindani Nkosi on dealing with insecurities & fame. 23 October 2018. The Times (South Africa). 1 November 2019.
- Web site: Zeeman. Kyle. How Lindani Nkosi took over from Barker Haines: I'm not the evil person everyone thinks I am. 7 January 2019. The Times (South Africa). 1 November 2019.
- Web site: Mathe. Sam. Kgomotso Christopher's small screens 'seductress' of note. 15 January 2019. Independent Online (South Africa). 1 November 2019.
- Web site: Balderston. Michael. 9 of Hollywood's Actors Who Portrayed Nelson Mandela (Photos). 24 June 2013. TheWrap. 1 November 2019.
- Web site: Smith. David. Mandela the movie: Idris Elba gives short shrift to South African actors. 19 March 2012. The Guardian. 1 November 2019.
