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Desmond Dube

b. 1969

South African actor

Singer Actor Mime artist
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About Desmond Dube

Born 1969. Desmond Dube is a South African singer, actor and mime artist.

Desmond Dube (born 25 January 1969) is a South African comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for starring in the 'Amaglug-glug television commercial and for his comedy show called Dube on Mondays on SABC 2and Netflix's How To Ruin Christmas, Marked and 180.

Career He has performed in the plays Jozi Jozi and Peto and the musical Street Sisters, and appeared in the play Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. He appeared in industrial theatre productions for Eskom, Siyabonga and the AIDS Show. He also played a role in the "Amaglugglug" commercial for SASOL, which won him a Loerie Award for Best Contribution.

Dube appeared in the feature film Inside and the series Tarzan: The Epic Adventures in 1996 and 1999. In 2002, he appeared in the film The Long Run, and in 2004, he appeared in the film Hotel Rwanda. In 2008, Dube starred as BK in the TV series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.

Dube on Monday, a comedy variety show in South Africa, is broadcast on SABC 3 TV. The show brought Dube controversy when, in 2003, he compared members of the Shangaan ethnic group to baboons during the show. Dube apologized on air later, though he defended his statements the next day. The National Assembly Deputy Speaker criticized the SABC for not taking strong action against Dube in the aftermath, and for failing to condemn his statements.

Personal life He is married to Tlotliso Matsela.

Filmography 7 episodes 2019Impilo: The ScamKhulubuseTV series; starring role

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Who is Desmond Dube?

South African actor

When was Desmond Dube born?

Desmond Dube was born on 27 November 1969 in Lesotho.

What is Desmond Dube's occupation?

Desmond Dube is a singer, actor and mime artist.

What nationality is Desmond Dube?

Desmond Dube is South African.

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Β· Wikidata: Q5264704

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