Tongayi Chirisa

Tongayi Chirisa

43 · Born: Aug 8, 1981

Personal Details

BornAug 8, 1981 Harare, Zimbabwe

Biography

Tongayi Arnold Chirisa, a distinguished Zimbabwean thespian, has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his versatility and range as an actor. One of his most notable roles is that of Man Friday on the NBC television series Crusoe, a testament to his ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters. In addition, he has also impressed audiences with his portrayal of Father Nicholas on The Jim Gaffigan Show, showcasing his capacity to adapt to diverse roles and settings. Furthermore, his performance as Hekule in the comedy film Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past, directed by the renowned Leon Schuster, has earned him widespread recognition and acclaim. Moreover, Tongayi's talents extend beyond acting, as he is also an occasional singer, demonstrating his multifaceted nature and ability to excel in various artistic endeavors.

Career

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2023
{"id":103841388,"title":"Mayfair Witches","year":2023,"character":"Ciprien 'Sip' Grieve","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/mayfair-witches","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3ptaaisu0br0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3ptaaisu0br0.jpg"},"released":1}
Mayfair Witches
Mayfair Witches as Ciprien 'Sip' Grieve
{"id":205667,"title":"Next Exit","year":"2022","character":"Father Jack","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/next-exit","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3e41ubik5fqg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3e41ubik5fqg.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
Next Exit
Next Exit as Father Jack
{"id":207605,"title":"The Anthrax Attacks","year":"2022","character":"Agent Shaw","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-anthrax-attacks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_207605.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_207605.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":198829,"title":"Happiness Ever After","year":"2021","character":"Thomas","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/happiness-ever-after","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198829.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198829.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
{"id":197632,"title":"Trees of Peace","year":"2021","character":"Francois","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/trees-of-peace","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/n72klvu5n940.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/n72klvu5n940.jpg"},"released":1}
Trees of Peace
Trees of Peace as Francois
{"id":103832538,"title":"Another Life","year":2021,"character":"Richard Ncube","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/another-life","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/47t4q530t4r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/47t4q530t4r0.jpg"},"released":1}
Another Life
Another Life as Richard Ncube
{"id":143371,"title":"Antebellum","year":"2020","character":"Eli \/ Professor Tarasai","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/antebellum","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/44n9045s1qc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/44n9045s1qc0.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Antebellum
Antebellum as Eli / Professor Tarasai
{"id":143686,"title":"Palm Springs","year":"2020","character":"Jerry","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/palm-springs-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4iu92jc0s7c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4iu92jc0s7c0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2406,"title":"iZombie","year":2017,"character":"Justin Bell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/izombie","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/kmcaqr9g5tc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/kmcaqr9g5tc0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
iZombie
iZombie as Justin Bell
{"id":128957,"title":"Happiness Is a Four-letter Word","year":"2016","character":"Thomas","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/happiness-is-a-four-letter-word-2016","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_128957.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_128957.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":483,"title":"Sleepy Hollow","year":2013,"character":"Arthur Bernard","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/sleepy-hollow","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3bb5drguijp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3bb5drguijp0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow as Arthur Bernard
{"id":46255,"title":"Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past","year":"2008","character":"Hekule","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mr-bones-2-back-from-the-past","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_46255.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_46255.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":149213,"title":"Zimbabwe","year":"2008","character":"Charles","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/zimbabwe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_149213.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_149213.jpg"},"released":1}
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe as Charles
{"id":7877,"title":"Crusoe","year":2008,"character":"Friday","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/crusoe","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7877.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7877.jpg"},"released":1}
Crusoe
Crusoe as Friday