Alfred Ntombela facts for kids
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Alfred Ntombela
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Ntombela in 2001
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Alfred Ntombela
3 April 1972 (age 53) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Citizenship | South Africa |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–2024 |
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Notable work
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Sweet 'n Short |
| Spouse(s) | Nompumelelo Berryl Ntombela |
Alfred Ntombela is a well-known actor from South Africa. He was born on April 3, 1972. Many people recognize him from his funny roles in movies, especially those he made with fellow actor Leon Schuster. He is also famous for his quick, funny laugh and for being a short adult.
He became very popular for his parts in movies like Sweet 'n Short and Mama Jack. His first language is Zulu, but he also speaks English and Afrikaans.
In 2018, after working as an actor for 28 years, Alfred Ntombela announced that he was retiring from acting.
Alfred Ntombela's Acting Career
Alfred Ntombela started his acting journey in 1990. He quickly became a favorite because of his unique style and funny characters. He often played roles that made audiences laugh, especially in movies known for their hidden camera pranks and comedy.
Famous Movies and Roles
Alfred Ntombela starred in many popular South African films. Here are some of his most memorable movies:
- Sweet 'n Short (1991): In this movie, he played a character named Alfred Short. This role helped make him famous.
- Mr Bones (2001): This was a very successful comedy film where he also appeared.
- Mama Jack (2005): Here, he played Shorty Dladla, another role that audiences loved.
- Mr Bones 2 (2008): He returned for the sequel to Mr Bones.
- Mad Buddies (2012): In this film, he played Minister Mda.
- Mr Bones 3 (2022): He appeared as Mathambo in the third Mr Bones movie.
His roles often involved funny situations and his special laugh, which became his trademark. He continued to act in films until 2024, even after his retirement announcement, showing his lasting impact on South African cinema.
