Sotigui Kouyaté
Person
0
Popularity
39
Credits
1936
Born
Mali
Origin
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
Acting
Birthday
1936-07-19
Place of Birth
Bamako, Mali
Died
2010-04-17
Also Known As
Sotigui Kouyate, Sotiguy Kouyate, Sottigui Kouyaté
