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Abdullah Ibrahim(1934-2026)

  • Composer
  • Actor
  • Music Department
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Abdullah Ibrahim was born on 9 October 1934 in Cape Town, South Africa. He was a composer and actor, known for Mandela's Gun (2016), Equinox (1992) and Closed Circuit (1983). He was married to Sathima Bea Benjamin. He died on 15 June 2026 in Prien am Chiemsee, Bavaria, Germany.
BornOctober 9, 1934
DiedJune 15, 2026(91)
BornOctober 9, 1934
DiedJune 15, 2026(91)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins total

Known for

Tumisho Masha in Mandela's Gun (2016)
Mandela's Gun
6.0
  • Composer
  • 2016
Matthew Modine, Marisa Tomei, Lara Flynn Boyle, Lori Singer, Tyra Ferrell, and Fred Ward in Equinox (1992)
Equinox
5.6
  • Soundtrack(as Dollar Brand)
  • 1992
Closed Circuit (1983)
Closed Circuit
6.6
  • Composer(as Dollar Brand)
  • 1983
The Law (1990)
The Law
6.9
  • Composer
  • 1990

Credits

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Composer

  • Tumisho Masha in Mandela's Gun (2016)
    Mandela's Gun
    6.0
    • Composer
    • 2016
  • Abdullah Ibrahim: A Struggle for Love (2005)
    Abdullah Ibrahim: A Struggle for Love
    7.8
    • Composer
    • 2005
  • Povl Dissing & Benny Andersen med the Brazz Brothers: Til Rosalina
    TV Special
    • Composer
    • 2004
  • No Fear, No Die (1990)
    No Fear, No Die
    6.6
    • Composer
    • 1990
  • The Law (1990)
    The Law
    6.9
    • Composer
    • 1990
  • The Cry of Reason: Beyers Naude - An Afrikaner Speaks Out (1988)
    The Cry of Reason: Beyers Naude - An Afrikaner Speaks Out
    6.5
    • Composer
    • 1988
  • Chocolat (1988)
    Chocolat
    7.3
    • Composer
    • 1988
  • A Brother with Perfect Timing
    8.4
    • Composer
    • 1987
  • Closed Circuit (1983)
    Closed Circuit
    6.6
    • Composer (as Dollar Brand)
    • 1983
  • Portrait of a Bushman
    Short
    • Composer (as Dollar Brand)
    • 1967

Actor

  • Mosafer Bila Hawya (1988)
    Mosafer Bila Hawya
    7.5
    TV Series
    • (as Ibrahim Abdullah)
    • 1988
  • Odo-Toum, d'autres rythmes
    • (as Dollar Brand)
    • 1979
  • Portrait of a Bushman
    Short
    • (as Dollar Brand)
    • 1967

Music Department

  • Moving with Purpose (2004)
    Moving with Purpose
    • composer: theme music
    • 2004

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Personal details

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    • Official Site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative names
    • Ibrahim Abdullah
  • Born
    • October 9, 1934
    • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Died
    • June 15, 2026
    • Prien am Chiemsee, Bavaria, Germany(Undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Sathima Bea BenjaminFebruary 1965 - 2011 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Children
    • Jean Grae

Did you know

  • Trivia
    On 25 November 1989, he made an extended appearance in the British Channel 4 television discussion series After Dark alongside Zoë Wicomb, Donald Woods, Shula Marks, and others.
  • Nickname
    • Dollar Brand

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