SOTIGUI KOUYATÉ
Sotigui Kouyaté
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: July 19, 1936
Deathday: April 17, 2010
Place of Birth: Bamako, Mali
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.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
2009·
London RiverOusmane
Village Chief
2005·
The Ring FingerLe cireur de chaussures
2004·
GenesisNarrator
Dealer Prophéte
2002·
Dirty Pretty ThingsShinti
Wakhané
2001·
Little SenegalAlloune
1999·
A Civilized PeopleOusmane
1999·
GenesisJacob
1998·
Vivement dimancheSelf
Sotegui Kouyaté
1996·
La Plante HumaineDjeliba Kouyaté
1995·
Bad KidTewfik
1995·
On the EdgeGas station attendant
Alan
1994·
Names Live Nowhere1993·
Wendemi1993·
Lost in TransitKnak
Hijad
Boaz
Emile
1990·
The MahabharataParashurama / Bhishma, Bhishma, Parashurama
1990·
Mamy Wata1990·
The Sheltering SkyAbdelkader
1989·
Boulevards d'AfriqueProspective Bridegroom
Le chef de tribu
1986·
Descent Into Hell1986·
La Princesse Yennega1985·
Days of Torment1982·
PaweogoDjoulai
Production
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