Duncan Johnson (actor)

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Duncan Johnson
Born
Duncan Johnson

South Africa
Nationality South African
Alma mater University of Stellenbosch
Occupation(s)Actor, TV presenter
Years active1986–present

Duncan Johnson, is a South African actor and television presenter. He is best known for his role 'Marvin Peterson' in the popular serial 7de Laan . [1]

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Personal life

He graduated with a bachelor's degree in drama at the University of Stellenbosch. [2]

Career

In 1986, he was the winner of the Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Most Promising Student. He started professional acting career with minor roles in 1988 home movie Uitdraai. In November 1994, he made a role in the radio broadcast of Kanna hy kô Hystoe. [2]

He is a popular South African presenter works as one of the continuity presenters for the DStv channel M-Net Africa. He starred in the serial on 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls as Doctor #2, which made his mark in South African television.[ citation needed ] In 2011, he appeared in the variety comedy show Colour TV which was aired on SABC2. In 2019, he was invited to act in the popular television serial 7de Laan . [3] He made his debut in the serial on 25 December 2019 with the role of 'Marvin Peterson'. [1]

Television serials

Filmography

YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
1988UitdraaiDenisTV movie
2002Een SkoenlapperFather StanleyTV movie
2013KhumbaJockFilm
2019DraadloosJohnTV movie
20207de LaanMarvin PetersonTV series

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References

  1. 1 2 "Duncan Johnson career". tvsa. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Duncan Johnson biio". ESAT. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  3. ↑ "A new family on the block: New cast members join '7de Laan'". news24. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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