Abduragman Adams
Abduragman Adams is a South African actor, director, and drama lecturer. He is known for his performances in film, television, and theatre, as well as his contributions to arts education in South Africa.
Early life and education
Adams was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. He initially trained and worked as a nurse before pursuing a career in the performing arts. He studied for a Bachelor of Drama degree at the University of Stellenbosch Drama Department.Career
Adams has had a diverse career spanning stage, television, and film. He has alternated between freelance acting/directing and lecturing at the University of Stellenbosch. Notable stage performances include the lead in Brecht's Baal during the Brecht Centenary year, and roles in productions such as Naelstring / Honour Thy Mother, Fuck Thy Father and Boetman is Bedônit.In television, Adams has appeared in series such as Heartlines, Known Gods, Rugby Motors, Die Boland Moorde, and 7de Laan. Since 2015, he has portrayed Ian October in the kykNET soap opera Suidooster.
His film credits include roles in Four Corners, Noem My Skollie, and Indemnity. For his performance in Noem My Skollie, Adams won the South African Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2017.