Abduragman Adams

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Abduragman Adams
Born
Cape Town, South Africa
Other namesAbdu Adams
Occupation(s)Actor, director, drama lecturer
Years active1990s–present
Known for Noem My Skollie , Suidooster, Indemnity
Awards SAFTA Best Supporting Actor (2017)

Abduragman Adams (also known as Abduragmaan Adams) is a South African actor, director, and drama lecturer. He is known for his performances in film, television, and theatre, as well as his contributions to arts education in South Africa.

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Early life and education

Adams was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. He initially trained and worked as a nurse before pursuing a career in the performing arts. He studied for a Bachelor of Drama (B.Dram) degree at the University of Stellenbosch Drama Department. [1]

Career

Adams has had a diverse career spanning stage, television, and film. He has alternated between freelance acting/directing and lecturing at the University of Stellenbosch. Notable stage performances include the lead in Brecht's Baal during the Brecht Centenary year, and roles in productions such as Naelstring / Honour Thy Mother, Fuck Thy Father and Boetman is Bedônit. [1]

In television, Adams has appeared in series such as Heartlines, Known Gods, Rugby Motors, Die Boland Moorde, and 7de Laan. Since 2015, he has portrayed Ian October in the kykNET soap opera Suidooster. [2]

His film credits include roles in Four Corners (2013), Noem My Skollie (2016), and Indemnity (2021). For his performance in Noem My Skollie, Adams won the South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best Supporting Actor in 2017. [3]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Four CornersTito Hanekom
2016 Noem My Skollie Mr. C
2021IndemnitySam Isaacs
2022 The Umbrella Men Tariek Cupido
2023 The Umbrella Men: Escape From Robben IslandTarieq CupidoSequel
2023Free StateCpt. Baskind
2024Rust RoadTraffic Officer

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Known GodsRodney Horing
2006HeartlinesPastor JimmyEpisode: "The Good Fight"
2008Rugby MotorsWhitey the Landlord
2013Die Boland MoordeRory
N/A 7de Laan David AbrahamsRecurring role
2015–presentSuidoosterIan OctoberMain cast
2020Projek DinaMahmud
2023UnseenEnricoNetflix series
2024 Kelders van Geheime Dewald Piedt

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultReference
1997André Huguenet AwardBest Actor in a Lead RoleTheatre (unspecified)Won [4]
1998 Fleur du Cap Most Promising StudentUniversity of StellenboschNominated [4]
2012 Fleur du Cap Best Supporting Actor in a MusicalSome Like It VrotNominated [4]
2017 SAFTA Best Supporting Actor – Feature FilmNoem My SkollieWon [3]
2019 SAFTA Best Actor – TV Drama SeriesMelodyNominated [5]
2021 SAFTA Best Supporting Actor – Feature FilmIndemnityNominated [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Abduragman Adams". Encyclopaedia of South African Theatre and Performance. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  2. ↑ "Abduragman Adams". TVSA. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Noem My Skollie: Call Me Thief (2016) – Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Abduragman Adams – CV" (PDF). Stella Talent. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  5. ↑ "Afda lecturer Abduragman Adams receives Ministerial Award". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
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