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Dubaku Is A Nigerian by Keenysbojan(m): 6:02pm On May 21, 2013 |
1 October 1962, Nigeria Mini Biography Actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim, classically trained in the UK at the highly regarded Bristol Old Vic and soon after graduation was invited to join the Royal Shakespeare Company. Whilst performing at the National Theatre,Hakeem received glowing reviews, sharing the stage with critically acclaimed actors for his performances as Edmund in 'King Lear' with Brian Cox, and Tyrell in 'Richard III' with Sir Ian McKellan. Hakeem's transition to British television ensued with memorable leading roles in 'Trial and Retribution', 'The Bill', 'Grange Hill', 'Ellington' and the distinguished title role of 'Julius Caesar' for the BBC. After settling in South Africa, his work in film and television gave Hakeem a huge following making him a household name and one of the country's top actors. Whilst in South Africa, Hakeem appeared in numerous television productions and feature films including 'Hotel Rwanda', 'Human Cargo' and 'King Solomon's Mines'. Hakeem was nominated for an Avanti award (South Africa) for 'Madame and Eve' and his sense of style led to a nomination for Elle Magazine's (South Africa) Fashionably First award. Hakeem was also nominated for the highly regarded Gemini award for 'Best Actor in a supporting role' for his performance in 'Human Cargo' and he gained international notoriety for his awesome portrayal of George Rutugunda in the Oscar-nominated film 'Hotel Rwanda'. His performance gained the attention of Hollywood leading to roles in 'The Front Line','Pirates of the Carribean III','Lost','Law & Order: SVU','Cane','The Fourth Kind' and 'Wolverine'. He then starred in 'Black Gold' and the musical 'Inale', both filmed in his motherland, Nigeria. Hakeem is often recognized for his intensely captivating role of 'Colonel Ike Dubaku' in '24 - Season 7' and its prequel movie 'Redemption'. He guest starred in 'Human Target' and his fans eagerly await DARFUR (Attack on Darfur, USA) which won best film at the New York International Film Festival. His Mother was an accountant and father was a civil engineer. Bungee jumped off Table Mountain in South Africa. Born in Lagos, Nigeria. Parents emigrated to study in the United Kingdom when Hakeem was 1 and moved South Africa when he was 25. Spent time with the Breslov's, followers of Rabbi Nachman in Israel. 1 Like |
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