Quick Facts
Born:
1936-07-19
Birthplace:
Bamako, Mali
Credits:
39 Total Roles
Sotigui Kouyaté
Acting
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Biography
An African griot and actor of film and stage who made a name for himself in European productions, Sotigui Kouyaté (19 July 1936 – 17 April 2010) was one of the first Malian, Burkinabé actors. He was a member of the Mandinka ethnic group, and father of film director Dani Kouyaté, of storyteller Hassane Kassi Kouyaté and of actor Mabô Kouyaté.
Known For
Dirty Pretty Things
Shinti
Highlander: The Series
Hijad
The Sheltering Sky
Abdelkader
The Truth About Charlie
Dealer Prophéte
London River
Ousmane
Descent Into Hell
Self
Genesis
Narrator
The Ring Finger
Le cireur de chaussures
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | London River MOVIE | Ousmane |
| 2007 | Faro: Goddess of the Waters MOVIE | Village Chief |
| 2005 | The Ring Finger MOVIE | Le cireur de chaussures |
| 2004 | Genesis MOVIE | Narrator |
| 2002 | The Truth About Charlie MOVIE | Dealer Prophéte |
| 2002 | Dirty Pretty Things MOVIE | Shinti |
| 2001 | Sia, the Myth of the Python MOVIE | Wakhané |
| 2001 | Little Senegal MOVIE | Alloune |
| 1999 | Genesis MOVIE | Jacob |
| 1999 | A Civilized People MOVIE | Ousmane |