Where were John Kani Born? Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio (Wiki), Relationship

Quick Facts of John Kani

Age: 79 years 5 months
Birth Date: August 30, 1943
Full Name: John Kani
Net Worth: $2 million
Last Updated: February, 2023
Birth Place: New Brighton, Gqeberha, South Africa
Horoscope (Sunshine): Virgo
Height / How tall : 6 feet 1 inches (1.85m)
Ethnicity (Race): South African
Nationality: South African
Profession: Actor
Hair Color: Grey
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Lucky Number: 2
Lucky Stone: Sapphire
Lucky Color: Green
Best Match for Marriage: Taurus, Capricorn

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Twitter Profile: Twitter
Instagram Profile: Instagram
Tiktok Profile: Tiktok
Youtube Profile: Youtube
Wikipedia Profile: Wikipedia
IMDB Profile: IMDB
Official Website: Website

John Kani is a South African actor, author, director, and playwright. John Kani is well-known for his roles in Black Panther (2018), Captain America: Civil War (2016), The Ghost and the Darkness (1996), and other films.

How much is John Kani’s Salary and Net Worth?

According to 2023 sources, The net worth of John Kani is estimated to be $2 million. His salary is swept under the rug. His acting credits currently stand at 44.

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Age, Parents, Ethnicity and Education of John Kani

His full birthdate is August 30, 1943, and he was born as Bonsile John Kani in New Brighton, Gqeberha, South Africa. Similarly, his father’s name and mother’s identity are unknown.

Furthermore, John Kani’s ancestry is South African, and he may have completed college studies.

Professional Career of John Kani

John Kani appeared in a number of films and television shows. His first appearance was as Buntu in an episode of BBC2 Playhouse in 1974.

He will appear as Colonel Ulenga in the mystery comedy film Murder Mystery 2 in 2023, alongside Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Mélanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Tony Goldwyn.

This is the sequel to the 2019 film Murder Mystery, and the main characters must now solve the case of their friend Maharajah’s unexpected kidnapping.

Mufasa: The Lion King as Rafiki (voice) and I am Khama! as King Khama III (voice) are currently in post-production and will be released soon.

Some of his small-screen credits with notable characters are,

  • Play for Today as George O’Brien for an episode
  • Hillside as Dr. Vincent Maloka for an episode
  • Silent Witness as Dr. Phiri for two episodes
  • iNkaba as Mkhuseli Mthetho for an episode
  • Wallander as Max Khulu for an episode
  • What If…? as T’Chaka (voice) for 2 episodes

He has shown his amazing skills in big projects where he was seen in notable characters. They are,

  • A Dry White Season as Julius in 1989
  • The Ghost and the Darkness as Samuel 1996
  • How to Steal 2 as Million Julius Twala Snr. in 2011
  • Captain America: Civil War as T’Chaka in 2016
  • Nothing but the Truth as Sipho in 2008
  • The Tichborne Claimant as Bogle in 1998

He has worked on iNkaba, Nothing But the Truth, and BBC2 Playhouse as a writer, producer, and director.

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What is John Kani’s Relationship Status?

John Kani is currently married and resides with his wife. He exchanged wedding vows with Mandi Kani. However, he has not revealed any information about his wedding. This lovely couple has been blessed with a son. His name is Atandwa Kani, and he works as an actor.

Controversy and Rumours

John Kani, the star of the television film Master Harold…and the Boys, is avoiding scandals and rumours.

Height and Weight

John Kani stands at an average height of 6 feet 1 inch and weighs a healthy amount. To add to that, he has dark brown eyes and grey hair.

Social Media

John Kani is not on social media platforms such as Instagram or Twitter. He is also not active on Facebook or YouTube.

Trivia/Facts

  • As of 2023, he is 79 years of age.
  • His zodiac sign is Virgo.