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Fats Bookholane

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Fats Bookholane

Born January 4, 1934 · New Brighton, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Died October 12, 2012 · aged 78

Fats Bookholane (4 Jan 1934 - 12 Oct 2012) was a South African actor best known for his role as "Baba D" Dlamini in the SABC1 drama series Soul City, from 1999-2001. He was also known for his starring role in the 1999 feature film Chikin Biznis and for starring in a series of commercials for Castrol. Other films he acted in include The Wild Geese (1978) and Mr. Bones (2001). He also acted in one…

Known For

Cry, the Beloved CountryCry, the Beloved Country · 1995
Cry, the Beloved Country
★ 6.81995
MovieDrama
A South-African preacher goes to search for his wayward son who has committed a crime in the big city.
SweepersSweepers · 1998
Sweepers
★ 4.41998
MovieAction
Dolph Lundgren is Christian Erickson, a leading demolition expert trained to disarm mine fields in a humanitarian minesweeping operation in Angola. His son is killed and he discovers that mines are being planted during the war to kill people in the area.
Mr. BonesMr. Bones · 2001
Mr. Bones
★ 6.02001
MovieComedy
A medicine man is sent looking for the son of his tribal king, and brings back an American golfer and a host of goons intent on keeping him in the golf tournament.
Ernest Goes to AfricaErnest Goes to Africa · 1997
Ernest Goes to Africa
★ 4.21997
MovieComedyFamily
The title says it all. There's a mix up involving stolen diamonds which Ernest has (naturally) made into a yo-yo and given to his would be girlfriend, Rene. But Rene wants a man of action, and doesn't think that Ernest fits the bill. After the bad guys come looking for the stolen diamonds and kidnap Rene, all of her fantasies come true as Ernest has to go to Africa to rescue her.
Beat the DrumBeat the Drum · 2003
Beat the Drum
★ 7.62003
MovieDrama
Young Musa is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his grandmother, Musa sets out for Johannesburg with his father's last gift, a tribal drum, in search of work and his uncle. The journey confronts him with the stark realities of urban life, but his indomitable spirit never wavers; he returns with a truth and understanding his elders have failed to grasp.
Sign of the ApeSign of the Ape · 1997
Sign of the Ape
★ 8.01997
Movie
Chikin Biznis ... The Whole Story!Chikin Biznis ... The Whole Story! · 1999
Chikin Biznis ... The Whole Story!
★ 8.01999
Movie
Directed by Ntshaveni Wa Luruli.

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