Nelson Mandela

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (18 July 1918 - 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid through tackling institutionalised racism and fostering racial reconciliation.

Politically an African nationalist and democratic socialist, he served as President of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.

Nelson Mandela is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 35 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Tribeca 25 (2026), The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019), The Edge of Democracy (2019), Whitney (2018), Mama Africa (2011), The Bang Bang Club (2011), Sophiatown (2003), Voices from the Island (1994). The recorded credits span 1948 to 2026, including 24 movies and 11 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.