Abduragman Adams
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Abduragman Adams | |
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| Born | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Other names | Abdu Adams |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, drama lecturer |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Known for | Noem My Skollie, Suidooster, Indemnity |
| Awards | SAFTA Best Supporting Actor (2017) |
Abduragman Adams (also known as Abduragmaan Adams) is a South African actor, director, and drama lecturer. He is known for his performances in film, television, and theatre, as well as his contributions to arts education in South Africa.
Early life and education
[edit]Adams was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. He initially trained and worked as a nurse before pursuing a career in the performing arts. He studied for a Bachelor of Drama (B.Dram) degree at the University of Stellenbosch Drama Department.[1]
Career
[edit]Adams has had a diverse career spanning stage, television, and film. He has alternated between freelance acting/directing and lecturing at the University of Stellenbosch. Notable stage performances include the lead in Brecht's Baal during the Brecht Centenary year, and roles in productions such as Naelstring / Honour Thy Mother, Fuck Thy Father and Boetman is Bedônit.[1]
In television, Adams has appeared in series such as Heartlines, Known Gods, Rugby Motors, Die Boland Moorde, and 7de Laan. Since 2015, he has portrayed Ian October in the kykNET soap opera Suidooster.[2]
His film credits include roles in Four Corners (2013), Noem My Skollie (2016), and Indemnity (2021). For his performance in Noem My Skollie, Adams won the South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best Supporting Actor in 2017.[3]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Four Corners | Tito Hanekom | |
| 2016 | Noem My Skollie | Mr. C | |
| 2021 | Indemnity | Sam Isaacs | |
| 2022 | The Umbrella Men | Tariek Cupido | |
| 2023 | The Umbrella Men: Escape From Robben Island | Tarieq Cupido | Sequel |
| 2023 | Free State | Cpt. Baskind | |
| 2024 | Rust Road | Traffic Officer |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Known Gods | Rodney Horing | |
| 2006 | Heartlines | Pastor Jimmy | Episode: "The Good Fight" |
| 2008 | Rugby Motors | Whitey the Landlord | |
| 2013 | Die Boland Moorde | Rory | |
| N/A | 7de Laan | David Abrahams | Recurring role |
| 2015–present | Suidooster | Ian October | Main cast |
| 2020 | Projek Dina | Mahmud | |
| 2023 | Unseen | Enrico | Netflix series |
| 2024 | Kelders van Geheime | Dewald Piedt |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | André Huguenet Award | Best Actor in a Lead Role | Theatre (unspecified) | Won | [4] |
| 1998 | Fleur du Cap | Most Promising Student | University of Stellenbosch | Nominated | [4] |
| 2012 | Fleur du Cap | Best Supporting Actor in a Musical | Some Like It Vrot | Nominated | [4] |
| 2017 | SAFTA | Best Supporting Actor – Feature Film | Noem My Skollie | Won | [3] |
| 2019 | SAFTA | Best Actor – TV Drama Series | Melody | Nominated | [5] |
| 2021 | SAFTA | Best Supporting Actor – Feature Film | Indemnity | Nominated | [4] |
External links
[edit]- Abduragman Adams at IMDb
- Abduragman Adams at TVSA
- Abduragman Adams – CV at Stella Talent
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Abduragman Adams". Encyclopaedia of South African Theatre and Performance. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Abduragman Adams". TVSA. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Noem My Skollie: Call Me Thief (2016) – Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Abduragman Adams – CV" (PDF). Stella Talent. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Afda lecturer Abduragman Adams receives Ministerial Award". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 8 May 2025.