{"id":273158,"date":"2023-11-22T08:31:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T07:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/?p=273158"},"modified":"2023-11-22T08:31:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T07:31:34","slug":"john-kanis-net-worth-and-best-movies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/john-kanis-net-worth-and-best-movies\/","title":{"rendered":"John Kani\u2019s Net Worth and Best Movies"},"content":{"rendered":"

John Kani’s net worth is estimated at $6 million (R110.3 million) in 2024. His best movies include Hollywood blockbusters like Captain America: Civil War (2016), Black Panther (2018), and The Lion King (2019).<\/strong><\/p>\n

The legendary actor began acting in the theatres in the early 1960s. Throughout his over five decades-long career, he has featured in numerous plays and has also written critically acclaimed plays, including Sizwe Banzi is Dead. John Kani has further racked up his total wealth by starring in many commercially successful movies. For his remarkable impact and dedication to art, he was honored with the Order of British Empire (OBE).<\/p>\n

How Much is John Kani’s Net Worth as of 2024?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

John Kani is said to have a net worth of $6 million (R110.3 million) as of 2024. He ranks as one of the top ten richest actors in South Africa. The talented playwright, director, producer, and author has achieved a decorated career on stage, TV, and film. He is famously known for co-writing the Tony Award-winning plays Sizwe Banzi is Dead<\/em> and The Island<\/em> with Winston Ntshona and Athol Fugard.<\/p>\n

The two plays have been performed in repertory at the Edison Theatre on Broadway in New York for a total of 52 times<\/a>. Kani also has conducted workshops in Washington DC, New York, and Los Angeles. He additionally diversified his income sources by co-founding the Market Theatre Laboratory with Barney Simon in 1989\/1990. The institution provides training to underprivileged young people who are unable to acquire theatrical skills.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, John Kani’s successful career has attained him numerous accolades in South Africa and beyond. While he was awarded The Order of Ikhamanga in Silver by the South African Government, he was honored with the Special Obie Award in the United States.<\/p>\n

John Kani’s Net Worth Sources<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Through the years, John Kani has explored diverse aspects of entertainment and has not limited his talent to only acting and playwriting. They include film\/TV production, play directing, and TV content creation. He also has penned a few books that have sold thousands of copies. That said, here is a sneak peek into John Kani’s net worth sources.<\/p>\n

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