Dumisani Mbebe was born and raised in Transkei, Nqamakwe. Watching western films inspired Dumisani’s career choice. Mbebe attended Lukhanyiso Junior Secondary School and Ngconolo Secondary School respectively.
He graduated with a B.A in English and Psychology in 1996 at Vista University, Port Elizabeth. In 1999 he graduated with a Performers Diploma in Theatre then moved to Scotland in the year 2000 to attend the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama for a Masters of Drama in Acting.
He is best known for his role as Dumisani Shabani in the SABC1 soapie Generations, from 2008-2011.
He is also known for his leading roles in the SABC1 drama series Interrogation Room and Divers Down; and his starring role in the e.tv drama series Shooting Stars.
He also starred as Kwezi Mthetho, the CEO of Kwezi Dezign, in the Mzansi Magic telenovela Inkaba, from 2012-2013.
Mbebe had small roles in the feature films Country Of My Skull (2004) and Primeval (2007). He also appeared in the made-for-TV movies Einmal So Wie Ich Will (2005) and The Poseidon Adventure (2005).
He had a recurring role as Officer Sadig in two episodes of medical drama ER in 2006.
In 2011 he was fired from Generations after repeated behavioural problems on set. In the same year he played the role of boxing gym owner Malusi in the eleventh season of the SABC1 drama series Soul City.
It is alleged that Dumisani would miss shootings with no valid excuses. It is also alleged that Mbebe would arrive on set drunk with no changed behaviour. After a couple of verbal warnings he was killed of the soapie.
Dumisani is married to fellow actress Mbali Maphumulo. So who is Mbali Maphumulo?