Sotigui Kouyaté
Biography
Sotigui Kouyaté works in acting. Born July 19, 1936 in Bamako, Mali. Died April 17, 2010. Archytele tracks 41 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
41 titles- London River (2009) as Ousmane
- Faro: Goddess of the Waters (2007) as Village Chief
- The Ring Finger (2005) as Le cireur de chaussures
- Genesis (2004) as Narrator
- Dirty Pretty Things (2002) as Shinti
- The Truth About Charlie (2002) as Dealer Prophéte
- Sia, the Myth of the Python (2001) as Wakhané
- Little Senegal (2001) as Alloune
- Genesis (1999) as Jacob
- A Civilized People (1999) as Ousmane
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- Keita! The Voice of the Griot (1996) as Djeliba Kouyaté
- Keita! The Voice of the Griot (1996) Original Music Composer
- La Plante Humaine (1996) as Self
- Sotigui Kouyaté, a modern griot (1996) as Sotegui Kouyaté
- On the Edge (1995) as Gas station attendant
- Bad Kid (1995) as Tewfik
- Le Dur Métier de policier (1995) as Alan
- Names Live Nowhere (1994)
- Wendemi (1993)
- Lost in Transit (1993) as Knak
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Hijad
- IP5: The Island of Pachyderms (1992) as Emile
- Golem, the Spirit of Exile (1992) as Boaz
- Mamy Wata (1990)
- The Sheltering Sky (1990) as Abdelkader
- The Mahabharata (1990) as Bhisma / Parashurama
- The Mahabharata (1990) as Bhishma
- The African Woman (1990) as Schwarzer im Bistro
- Boulevards d'Afrique (1989) as Prospective Bridegroom
- How Good the Whites Are (1988) as Le chef de tribu
- Descent Into Hell (1986)
- Black Mic Mac (1986) as Le Marabout
- La Princesse Yennega (1986)
- Days of Torment (1985)
- Paweogo (1982)
- The Courage of Others (1982)
- Toula, or the Genie of the Water (1973)
- Toula, or the Genie of the Water (1973) Original Music Composer
- Women Cars Villas Money (1972)
- Les Cinq Dernières Minutes (1958) as Djoulai
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sotigui Kouyaté best known for?
Sotigui Kouyaté is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Revenge (2011), Dirty Pretty Things (2002), Genesis (1999), Vivement dimanche (1998).
When and where was Sotigui Kouyaté born?
Sotigui Kouyaté was born on July 19, 1936 in Bamako, Mali. They passed away on April 17, 2010.
How many credits does Sotigui Kouyaté have?
Sotigui Kouyaté has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2009.
What is Sotigui Kouyaté's background in cinema and television?
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...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Hijad — aged about 55
- Dirty Pretty Things (2002) as Shinti — aged about 65
- How Good the Whites Are (1988) as Le chef de tribu — aged about 51
- The Sheltering Sky (1990) as Abdelkader — aged about 53
- Genesis (1999) as Jacob — aged about 62
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self — aged about 61
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