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Hassani Shapi
Kenyan actor (–)
Hassani Shapi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hassani Shapi ()15 July Mombasa, Kenya |
| Died | 7 July () (aged&#;50) Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years&#;active | – |
| Children | 1 |
Hassani Shapi (15 July – 7 July ) was a Kenyan actor, particularly active in Italian cinema.[1][2] He was best known for the roles in the films Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, The World Is Not Enough and Il maresciallo Rocca.[3]
Personal life
Shapi was born on 15 July in Mombasa, Kenya. He obtained his master's degree in Paris, France, in veterinary science. After becoming a veterinary doctor, he worked in a private clinic in Paris. After a few years, he quit the job to get into acting.
Shapi died in Kenya on 7 July , at the age of 50, shortly before his 51st birthday.[4]
Career
Shapi first worked with an English theatre company in Paris called ACT. He has been involved in theater and played in several plays such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Animal Farm, The Old Man and the Sea and Don Quixote. In , he made his television debut in some episodes of the series Runaway Bay directed by Tim Dowd. After six years in , he reappeared in television for a single episode of the serial The Ambassador. In , Shapi starred in the role of 'Saddam Hussein' in the Italian television serial Intelligence - Servizi & Secrets.
After he moved to America, he joined the cast of Law & Order in However, his most notable film appearance came through the role of Jedi Master 'Eeth Koth' in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace which was filmed by George Lucas in In the film, he acted along with renowned actors, Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman.
With the success of Star Wars, he was invited to take part in several major international productions such as Agent , The world is not enough, Irina Palm and Don't desire the woman of others. Meanwhile, he appeared in several Italian comedies such as Our Marriage Is In Crisis, Lezioni of Chocolate, Today Married, Sharm el Sheikh - An Unforgettable Summer, Nobody Can Judge Me, Females Versus Males, Without Art or Part, Chocolate Lessons 2 and The Extra Day With Fabio Volo.
Filmography
Television
- Runaway Bay (1 episode, )
- The Ambassador (1 episode, )
- Arabian Nights – 1st Army Kaptain ()
- Murder Prevention (1 episode, )
- Apparitions ()
- Intelligence - Services & Secrets (3 episodes, )
- Inspector Coliandro (3rd season, episode 4, )
- Law & Order: UK (1 episode, )
- The Island ()
- Welcome to Table 2 - North vs South (1 episode, )
- Anti-Mafia Squad - The Boss Returns Episode 8 ()
- The Island of Pietro ()