Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba

actress, composer, music department

Miriam Makeba was born on Mar 04, 1932 in South Africa. Miriam Makeba's big-screen debut came with Amok directed by Souheil Ben-Barka in 1983.

Miriam Makeba was born on March 4, 1932 in Prospect Township, near Johannesburg, South Africa. She was an actress and composer, known for Transamerica (2005), Sarafina! (1992) and Bobby (2006). She was previously married to Stokely Carmichael, Hugh Masekela and Sonny Pilay. She died on November 10, 2008 in Castel Volturno, Campania, Italy.

  • Birthday

    Mar 04, 1932
  • Place of Birth

    Prospect Township, near Johannesburg, South Africa

Awards

2 wins & 8 nominations

Taormina International Film Festival
2001
Winner - Taormina Arte Award
Grammy Awards
1966
Best Folk Recording
Winner - Grammy
1966
Best Folk Recording
Winner - Grammy

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