Kenneth Nkosi

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Kenneth Nkosi
Born19 June 1973 (1973-06-19) (age 51)
South Africa
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Notable work
  • Max and Mona
  • Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
  • Tsotsi
AwardsSouth African and Television Awards, 2010

Kenneth Nkosi (born 19 June 1973) [1] is a South African actor and comedian. [2] [3] [4] [5] He portrayed Aap in the 2005 film Tsotsi (2005). [6] [7] He also appeared in the films White Wedding (2009) and Otelo Burning (2011), [8] as well as Mad Buddies (2012) and Five Fingers for Marseilles (2017). [9] [10] [11] In July 2011, along with Rapulana Seiphemo, he acted on Paradise Stop short film with Rapulana Seiphemo, joined The Queen - portraying the role of Jaros. [12]

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Awards and nominations

South African Film and Television Awards

South African Film and Television Awards
YearNominated workCategoryResultRef.
2010 White Wedding Best Actor - Feature FilmWon
2016 Ayanda and the Mechanic Best Supporting Actor - Feature FilmNominated

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