Paul Onsongo (born 21 July 1948), is a Kenyan actor.[1] He is most notable for the roles in the films Mountains of the Moon, Küken für Kairo and The Flame Trees of Thika.[2]
In 1974, he made film debut with the movie Wilby Conspiracy.[3] In 1981, he made television debut with the mini series The Flame Trees of Thika. He played the supportive role of 'Juma' in the four episodes of the mini series.[4] In the same year, he starred in the blockbuster biographical film Rise and Fall of Idi Amin where the film won five awards, including best actor, at the Las Vegas International Film Festival.[5]
Then in 1985, he made appearance in the thriller film Küken für Kairo in which he played a minor role as 'Dealer'. In 1987, he made the lead role of Megitew in the television movie We Are the Children, where he became very popular. In 1989, he played the villain role of Abdullah in the film Cheetah. In 1990, he appeared in the biographical film Mountains of the Moon with the role 'Sidi Bombay'.[6] His role became highly popular.[7]
paul, onsongo, born, july, 1948, kenyan, actor, most, notable, roles, films, mountains, moon, küken, für, kairo, flame, trees, thika, born, 1948, july, 1948, mombasa, kenyanationalitykenyanoccupationactoryears, active1993, presentnotable, workmountains, moonhe. Paul Onsongo born 21 July 1948 is a Kenyan actor 1 He is most notable for the roles in the films Mountains of the Moon Kuken fur Kairo and The Flame Trees of Thika 2 Paul OnsongoBornPaul Onsongo 1948 07 21 July 21 1948 age 74 Mombasa KenyaNationalityKenyanOccupationActorYears active1993 presentNotable workMountains of the MoonHeight1 63 m 5 ft 4 in Contents 1 Personal life 2 Career 3 Filmography 4 References 5 External linksPersonal life EditHe was born on 21 July 1948 in Mombasa Kenya Career EditIn 1974 he made film debut with the movie Wilby Conspiracy 3 In 1981 he made television debut with the mini series The Flame Trees of Thika He played the supportive role of Juma in the four episodes of the mini series 4 In the same year he starred in the blockbuster biographical film Rise and Fall of Idi Amin where the film won five awards including best actor at the Las Vegas International Film Festival 5 Then in 1985 he made appearance in the thriller film Kuken fur Kairo in which he played a minor role as Dealer In 1987 he made the lead role of Megitew in the television movie We Are the Children where he became very popular In 1989 he played the villain role of Abdullah in the film Cheetah In 1990 he appeared in the biographical film Mountains of the Moon with the role Sidi Bombay 6 His role became highly popular 7 Filmography EditYear Film Role Genre Ref 1974 Wilby Conspiracy Film1981 The Flame Trees of Thika Juma TV Mini Series1981 Rise and Fall of Idi Amin Film1985 Kuken fur Kairo Dealer Film1987 We Are the Children Megitew TV Movie1987 The Kitchen Toto Thenge Oath giver Film1989 Cheetah Abdullah Film1990 Mountains of the Moon Sidi Bombay Film1997 Baisikol TV Movie1999 Schwarzes Blut TV MovieReferences Edit Paul Onsongo Ranked 11 on the list Most famous Actors from Kenya Rankly Retrieved 6 November 2020 Paul Onsongo British Film Institute Retrieved 6 November 2020 Paul O Actor Extra starnow Retrieved 6 November 2020 Paul Onsongo Darsteller in Serien fernsehserien Retrieved 6 November 2020 Obituary Joseph Olita on playing Idi Amin at YouTube Kenyans who could have won oscars but didnt standardmedia Retrieved 6 November 2020 Paul Onsongo career Casting Files Retrieved 6 November 2020 External links EditPaul Onsongo at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Paul Onsongo amp oldid 1135625141, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
