Tongayi Chirisa - Actor Profile

Tongayi Chirisa

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
16Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 8, 1981
Birth Place: Harare, Zimbabwe

About Tongayi Chirisa

Tongayi Arnold Chirisa is a Zimbabwean actor known for playing Man Friday on NBC's Crusoe television series, Father Nicholas on The Jim Gaffigan Show, and Hekule on Leon Schuster's Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past movie. He is also an occasional singer.

Tongayi Chirisa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tongayi Chirisa reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Tongayi Chirisa's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Tongayi Chirisa's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Zimbabwe, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tongayi Chirisa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tongayi Chirisa's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Tongayi Chirisa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Rise Coach Tobias Super Hit Similar →
2023 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Cheetor (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Courting Anathi - Flop Similar →
2022 Next Exit Father Jack Average Similar →
2022 The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11 Agent Shaw Hit Similar →
2021 Trees of Peace Francois Hit Similar →
2020 Antebellum Eli / Professor Tarasai Average Similar →
2020 Palm Springs Jerry Hit Similar →
2017 The Zim William Zimunya Flop Similar →
2016 Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word Thomas Super Hit Similar →
2015 Whitney Gary Houston Average Similar →
2014 Whipping Boy Olly 'Napalm' Harris Flop Similar →
2008 Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past Hekule Average Similar →
2008 Zimbabwe Charles Super Hit Similar →
2007 Tanyaradzwa - Flop Similar →
N/A Steal Away Hiram Jackson Flop Similar →

Tongayi Chirisa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tongayi Chirisa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tongayi Chirisa is "Zimbabwe" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tongayi Chirisa acted in?

Tongayi Chirisa has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tongayi Chirisa?

Other notable films include "Rise", "Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word", and "Palm Springs".

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