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Patrick Shai (Patrick Molefe Shai) was born on 9 December, 1956 in Triomf, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa (modern-day Sophiatown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa), is a South African actor and director (1956–2022). Discover Patrick Shai's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?
| Popular As |
Patrick Molefe Shai |
| Occupation |
Actor, director |
| Age |
65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
9 December 1956 |
| Birthday |
9 December |
| Birthplace |
Triomf, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa (modern-day Sophiatown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa) |
| Date of death |
22 January, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Dobsonville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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He is a member of famous actor with the age 65 years old group.
Patrick Shai Height, Weight & Measurements
At 65 years old, Patrick Shai height not available right now. We will update Patrick Shai's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Patrick Shai's Wife?
His wife is Mmasechaba Shai
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Mmasechaba Shai |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Patrick Shai Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Patrick Shai worth at the age of 65 years old? Patrick Shai’s income source is mostly from being a successful actor. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Patrick Shai's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
actor |
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Timeline
Patrick Molefe Shai (9 December 1956 – 22 January 2022) was a South African actor and director.
He was best known for the roles in the television series and shows Soul City, Generations, Zone 14, Ashes to Ashes, and Zero Tolerance.
He was one of the founding members of Free Film Makers of South Africa.
During a protest in Dobsonville due to electricity cuts, he was wounded by 11 rubber bullets and rushed to Tshepo Themba Hospital.
He was shot in the neck, back, leg, and arms.
After the incident, he opened a complaint against police with the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) for the brutal activity of the police.
Shai was married to Mmasechaba Shai, and together they had two children.
He committed suicide in Dobsonville on 22 January 2022.
He started career as a dancer at Safari Ranch with Mzumba African Drama and Ballet.
In 1994, he joined with the cast of drama serial Soul City, for which he won the Avanti Trophy for Best Actor at the NTVA Avanti Awards in 2000.
In 1995, he wrote and acted in the film Hearts & Minds by playing the role "Mathews Kage".
He later won the Silver Dolphin Award for Best Screenplay at the Festróia - Tróia International Film Festival.
In 1996, he also played the role of "Christmas" in the 1996 BBC mini-series Rhodes.
For his role as "Enoch Molope" in the 2004 television serial Zero Tolerance, he was nominated for the SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Actor in TV Drama category at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA).
In 2005, he joined with the SABC2 mini-series Noah's Arc and nominated for the SAFTA Golden Horn for Best Actor at 2010 SAFTA.
In 2008, he acted in the SABC2 sitcom Moferefere Lenyalon and played the lead role of "Kgosi Matlakala".
After that, in 2010, he played the role "Bra Sporo" in the SABC2 drama series Hola Mpinji and as "Tiger Sibiya" for the third season of the SABC1 drama series Zone 14.
At the 2014 SAFTA, he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in the serial Skeem Saam.
In 2017, Shai joined with the cast of popular SABC2 soap opera 7de Laan and played the role "Jacob Moloi".
For his role, he was again nominated for the SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actor at the SAFTA 2018.
