Paul Onsongo

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]

Paul Onsongo
Born
Paul Onsongo

(1948-07-21) July 21, 1948
Mombasa, Kenya
NationalityKenyan
OccupationActor
Years active1993–present
Notable workMountains of the Moon
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)

Personal life

He was born on 21 July 1948 in Mombasa, Kenya.

Career

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]

Filmography
YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
1974Wilby ConspiracyFilm
1981The Flame Trees of ThikaJumaTV mini-series
1981Rise and Fall of Idi AminFilm
1985Küken für KairoDealerFilm
1987We Are the ChildrenMegitewTV movie
1987The Kitchen TotoThenge Oath giverFilm
1989CheetahAbdullahFilm
1990Mountains of the MoonSidi BombayFilm
1997BaisikolTV movie
1999Schwarzes BlutTV movie

References
  1. "Paul Onsongo: Ranked #11 on the list Most famous Actors from Kenya". Rankly. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  2. "Paul Onsongo". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  3. "Paul O: Actor, Extra". starnow. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  4. "Paul Onsongo: Darsteller in Serien". fernsehserien. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  5. Obituary: Joseph Olita on playing Idi Amin at YouTube
  6. "Kenyans who could have won oscars but didnt". standardmedia. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  7. "Paul Onsongo: career". Casting Files. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
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