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Darlington Michaels (1946?-2024) was a stage, film and TV actor.

Biography

Born Teboho Ndarana in Pimville, Soweto, he grew up in a household influenced by a mix of cultures, with a Lesotho mother and a father from East London.

According his obituary, it is believed that the surname Michaels from his grandfather, a "coloured" man.

His family later relocated to the culturally rich environment of Sophiatown neighbourhood, before moving to White City.

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He began his acting career as a teenager during the Apartheid years, joining the legendary Gibson Kente's company, later moving on to film and TV, becoming a household name for his portrayla of Georgie "Papa G" Zamdela on the long-running soap opera Isidingo.

He passed away on 14 September, 2024 after a short illness, survived by his wife, two children, and six grandchildren.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Stage work

His stage work began when he joined Gibson Kente’s company