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| Alfred Ntombela | |
|---|---|
 Ntombela in 2001 | |
| Born | Alfred Ntombela 3 April 1972 (1972-04-03) (age 52) South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Citizenship | South Africa |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–2024 |
| Notable work | Sweet 'n Short |
Alfred Ntombela (born 3 April 1972) is a South African actor, known for his role in South African candid genre films alongside Leon Schuster, his fast-paced Joker-like laugh and for his small stature as an adult.
He became renowned for his roles in Sweet 'n Short and Mama Jack. His native language is Zulu but he also speaks English and Afrikaans.
He announced his retirement from acting in 2018 after 28 years in the industry.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Oh Shucks! Here Comes UNTAG (Kwagga Strikes Back) | Bambo | |
| 1991 | Sweet 'n Short | Alfred Short | |
| 1999 | Alec to the Rescue | Themba Ndlovu | |
| 2001 | Mr Bones | ||
| 2004 | Oh Shucks, I'm Gatvol! | Alf | |
| 2005 | Mama Jack | Shorty Dladla | |
| 2008 | Mr Bones 2 | Police | |
| 2010 | Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South Africa | Shorty | |
| 2012 | Mad Buddies | Minister Mda | |
| 2013 | Schuks! Your Country Needs You | Shorty |
References
- Blignaut, Johan; Botha, Martin (1992). Movies, moguls, mavericks: South African cinema 1979-1991. Showdata. pp. F–78, etc. ISBN 978-0-620-16529-7. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- "Five minutes with Alfred Ntombela aka Minister Mda in 'Mad Buddies'". Times Live. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2012.