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Noma Dumezweni is listed as a film actor. Born on July 28, 1969, Noma Dumezweni is from Mbabane, Eswatini. The age as of 2026 is 57. Listed accolades include BBC 100 Women (2018) and Laurence Olivier Awards.
My Take
Noma Dumezweni is the sort of actor I respect without reservation. Born in Mbabane and forging a South African-British career, she won an Olivier Award in 2006 and later took on the grown-up Hermione on stage, weathering loud debate by simply being undeniable on the boards. To me that is the mark of a true theatre talent: she answers doubt with craft. Her 2018 inclusion on the BBC 100 Women list felt fully earned. I love performers who carry multiple worlds within them, and her presence always feels lived-in and authoritative.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Noma Dumezweni
- Name (Japanese)
- ノーマ・ドゥメズウェニ
- Reading
- のーま・どぅめずうぇに
- Born
- July 28, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Mbabane, Eswatini
- Occupation
- actor / film actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2018 BBC 100 Women
- Laurence Olivier Awards
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noma%20Dumezweni
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7048366
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Noma Dumezweni born?
Born July 28, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Noma Dumezweni from?
Noma Dumezweni is from Mbabane, Eswatini.
What does Noma Dumezweni do?
Noma Dumezweni works as actor, film actor.