Sotigui Kouyaté

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.

Sotigui Kouyaté is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 15 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Faro: Goddess of the Waters (2007), Dirty Pretty Things (2002), Sia, the Myth of the Python (2001), Little Senegal (2001), A Civilized People (1999), Wendemi (1993), The Sheltering Sky (1990), The Mahabharata (1990). The recorded credits span 1982 to 2007, including 14 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.