Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu (born 31 July 1994), is a South African actor.[1] He is best known for his roles in the popular serials The River, The Gamechangers, Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu and a short film called Ngeculo.
Thembinkosi Mthembu | |
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| Born | Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu (1994-07-17) July 17, 1994 (age 28) Durban, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | Durban University of Technology |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Children | 1 |
He was born on 17 July 1994 in the village KwaNdengezi, Durban, South Africa.[2] In 2017, he obtained a diploma in drama and production studios from Durban University of Technology.[3]
After completing the diploma, he moved to City of Gold in Johannesburg to pursue acting career. Then he worked at Checkers and Cell C as a dancer. During this period, he received the minor role 'Junior' in the television series The Republic.[2] Then he appeared in the series The River with the role 'Mabutho' in the third season.[3][4]
In 2019, he made a recurring role as 'Shift Manager' on the MTV Base drama series MTV ShugaL Down South 2.[citation needed]
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Republic | Junior | TV Series | |
| 2018 | The River | Mabutho | TV Series | |
| 2019 | Shuga | Shift Manager | TV Series | |
| 2020 | Ngeculo | Malusi | TV short film | |