Athol Fugard

Born: 1932-06-11

Biography

Harold Athol Lanigan Fugard (June 11, 1932 – March 8, 2025) was a South African playwright, novelist, actor and director. Widely considered South Africa's foremost playwright, he is best remembered for his anti-apartheid plays such as "Master Harold"...and the Boys and Blood Knot.

Known For

Gandhi
The Killing Fields
Tsotsi
Master Harold... and the Boys
Boesman and Lena
Meetings with Remarkable Men
'Master Harold'... and the Boys
Boesman and Lena
Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard
The Road to Mecca

Top Movie Credits

Gandhi General Jan Christiaan Smuts
The Killing Fields Dr. Sundesval
Tsotsi Novel