Tongayi Chirisa
ActingAbout 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.
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.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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".