Zakes Mokae

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Characters played by Zakes Mokae

Dargent Peytraud — The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)

The ruthless commander of the Tonton Macoute and a powerful bokor who uses voodoo to create zombies, steal souls, and eliminate his enemies.

Stanley Makhaya — A Dry White Season (1989)

Ben's driver, Stanley joins the small group of Black people Ben supports as they interview others to promote social change. At the end of the story, after Captain Stolz runs over Ben, Stanley shoots Stolz in revenge. His actions connect Ben's campaign with its violent consequences.

Detective Sawchuck — Body Parts (1991)

Detective Sawchuck is the lead detective and Bill Chrushank’s police contact during the investigation. He helps examine the transplanted arm’s fingerprints, responds after Mark Draper’s death, and pursues Charley Fletcher during the car chase. He also provides the gun Bill uses to destroy the handcuff and confront Charley.

Dr. Chad — Dad (1989)

A sympathetic hospital doctor who volunteers his assistance and support for Jake during his critical illness and recovery.

Ben Mukurob — Dust Devil (1992)

A sergeant investigating the strange murder scene and the deaths linked to Dust Devil. Initially skeptical of Joe's explanation of the magic symbols, he accepts the danger after reviewing old case records, receives a kierie and sacred root, pursues the demon, and helps Wendy defeat him.

Big Kathy — A Rage in Harlem (1991)

An associate who tracks the crew to their headquarters. She helps Goldy overpower Gus, enters the apartment posing as police, and is killed by Slim during the gold recovery.

Career Overview

Zakes Mokae has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1957. Their work is anchored in the Agatha Christie (Helen Hayes) Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Outbreak, The Serpent and the Rainbow, A Dry White Season. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
39
Birth Date
1934-08-05
Birth Place
Johannesburg, South Africa

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