Sotigui Kouyaté

Acting

Born 1936-07-19 · died 2010-04-17 · Bamako, Mali

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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

Mamy WataThe African WomanToula, or the Genie of the WaterLa Plante HumaineBad KidWendemiThe Courage of OthersDays of TormentHighlander: The SeriesThe Mahabharata