Athol Fugard

Athol Fugard

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

as General Jan Christiaan Smuts

The Killing Fields

as Dr. Sundesval

Tsotsi

Novel

Cast Credits

The Road to Mecca

as Rev. Marius Byleveld

The Killing Fields

as Dr. Sundesval

Gandhi

as General Jan Christiaan Smuts

Marigolds in August

as Paulus Olifant

Meetings with Remarkable Men

as Professor Skridlov

Crew Credits