Age, Biography and Wiki
Taliep Petersen was born on 15 April, 1950 in District Six, South Africa, is a South African actor, singer and theatre director. Discover Taliep Petersen'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 56 years old?
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| Occupation |
singer, composer and director |
| Age |
56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
15 April 1950 |
| Birthday |
15 April |
| Birthplace |
District Six, South Africa |
| Date of death |
16 December, 2006 |
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| Nationality |
South Africa
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Taliep Petersen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Taliep Petersen height not available right now. We will update Taliep Petersen's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Taliep Petersen's Wife?
His wife is Najwa Petersen (m. ?–2006)
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Najwa Petersen (m. ?–2006) |
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Not Available |
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Taliep Petersen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Taliep Petersen worth at the age of 56 years old? Taliep Petersen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Taliep Petersen'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 |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Singer |
Taliep Petersen Social Network
Timeline
Taliep Petersen (15 April 1950 – 16 December 2006) was a South African singer, composer and director of a number of popular musicals.
He worked most notably with David Kramer, with whom he won an Olivier Award.
One of "South Africa's best known theatre personalities", Petersen was born in the multi-cultural neighbourhood of Cape Town, District Six.
He first sang publicly aged six, at the Coon Carnival.
His first theatre performance was a part in a 1974 production of Hair, followed by Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar.
After a period studying classical guitar at the Fitznell School of Music in England, he wrote his first revue, called Carnival a la District Six, based on the New Year celebrations in Cape Town.
In the 1980s, Petersen formed a band, called Sapphyre, that played interpretations of traditional Cape Malay songs.
In 1986 he and David Kramer collaborated on the first of a number of musicals together, District Six: The Musical, exploring the culture and history of the Coloured community in Cape Town.
This was followed by Poison, Fairyland, Crooners, Kat and the Kings, Klop Klop and Spice Drum Beat: Ghoema.
A number of these toured internationally; Kat and the Kings had runs in Las Vegas, New York's Broadway and in London's West End.
Ghoema had opened in London's Tricycle Theatre shortly before Petersen's death.
In 1999, he and Kramer won the Best New Musical Olivier Award for Kat and the Kings, with the cast sharing the Best Actor in a Musical award.
In 2001, he presented a television series about District Six called O'se Distrik Ses and has featured on South Africa reality talent shows, Idols and Joltyd.
in 2002, he created a sitcom called Alie Barber.
In 2005, a second season of Alie Barber was shown and Petersen released songs from the series on the 2006 album Deur Dik en Dun, his first in Afrikaans.
Petersen, a practising Muslim, was twice married and fathered six children.
He was shot dead at his home on 16 December 2006.
In tribute Ebrahim Rasool, premier of the Western Cape, praised Petersen's ability to "capture our entire history, express our deepest pain, articulate our joy, and demonstrate our humanity through music and drama."
On 18 June 2007, Najwa Petersen, the wife of Taliep Petersen, was arrested at the family home in connection with the murder.
Together with three men she was charged with his "planned and/or premeditated" murder.
Najwa Petersen was convicted in the Cape High Court on 2 December 2008 along with two hitmen, Abdoer Emjedi and Waheed Hassen.
All three were found "guilty of murder and of robbery with aggravating circumstances".
Judge Siraj Desai postponed the matter to 4 February 2009 for sentencing procedures, at which Najwa Petersen was sentenced to 28 years in prison.
The Cape Town Taliep Pietersen Bridge crosses over Woodstock, Nelson Mandela Boulevard.
