Winston Ntshona
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Winston Ntshona (6 October 1941 – 2 August 2018) was a South African playwright and actor. He won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1975. Description above from the Wikipedia article Winston Ntshona, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Winston Ntshona Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Winston Ntshona reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Winston Ntshona's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Winston Ntshona's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Gandhi, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Winston Ntshona Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Winston Ntshona's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Winston Ntshona has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Blood Diamond | Old Mende | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Malunde | Grandfather Khumalo | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | I Dreamed of Africa | Old Pokot Chief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Tarzan and the Lost City | Mugambe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Storekeeper | The Storekeeper | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Air Up There | Urudu | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Power of One | Mlungisi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Night of the Cyclone | Quett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | A Dry White Season | Gordon Ngubene | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Stick | The Witchdoctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Gandhi | Porter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | A Sizwe Bansi Workshop | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Marigolds in August | Daan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Dogs of War | Dr Okoye | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ashanti | Ansok | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Wild Geese | Julius Limbani | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Sizwe Bansi is Dead | Sizwe Bansi | Flop | Similar → |
Winston Ntshona - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Winston Ntshona?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Winston Ntshona is "Gandhi" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Winston Ntshona acted in?
Winston Ntshona has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Winston Ntshona?
Other notable films include "Blood Diamond", "The Power of One", and "The Wild Geese".