Hakeem Kae-Kazim facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Kae-Kazim at a 24 screening event in Los Angeles (2009)
Born	(1962-10-01) 1 October 1962 (age 62) Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality	British
Alma mater	Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Occupation	Actor producer
Years active	1987–present
Children	3

Hakeem Kae-Kazim (born 1 October 1962) is a talented actor and producer from Nigeria and Britain. He is well-known for playing Georges Rutaganda in the movie Hotel Rwanda (2004). He also won an award for his acting in the film Riding with Sugar (2020).

On TV, Hakeem Kae-Kazim has starred in popular shows like Black Sails (2014–2016) and Troy: Fall of a City (2018), where he played Zeus. He also produced and acted in Man on Ground (2011), which earned him two nominations for the Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Early Life and Training

Hakeem Kae-Kazim was born in Lagos, Nigeria. When he was a baby, his family moved to South London, England. He became interested in acting through school plays and the National Youth Theatre. This is where he found his "love for theatre, for acting."

He studied acting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and finished in 1987. After that, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he continued to train in classical acting.

Acting Career Highlights

After working with famous actors like Brian Cox and Ian McKellen, Hakeem Kae-Kazim started appearing on British TV. He was in shows such as The Bill and Love Hurts. In 1994, he got a regular role as Mr. Manyeke in the BBC children's show Grange Hill.

Kae-Kazim later moved to South Africa. His first big movie role was in After the Rain (1999). But it was his part as Georges Rutaganda in the 2004 film Hotel Rwanda that made him famous around the world. This movie was nominated for an Academy Award.

Big Roles in Movies and TV

After Hotel Rwanda, Hakeem Kae-Kazim appeared in many films. He played Captain Jockard in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. He also made guest appearances in popular TV shows like Lost and Criminal Minds. In 2008, he joined the cast of the TV series 24 as Colonel Iké Dubaku.

He also starred in Nigerian films like Inale (2010) and Last Flight to Abuja (2012). He produced and acted in Man on Ground (2011), a film about Nigerian immigrants in South Africa. This movie earned him nominations for Best Film and Best Actor.

From 2014 to 2016, Kae-Kazim was a main actor in the Starz series Black Sails. He played Mr. Scott, a character based on a real-life pirate named Black Caesar. He also played Samson in the 2016 miniseries Roots.

In 2018, Kae-Kazim starred as Zeus, the king of the gods, in the BBC fantasy series Troy: Fall of a City. For his role in the 2020 Netflix film Riding with Sugar, he won the South African Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also appeared in Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) and the Nigerian fantasy film Aníkúlápó (2022). In 2022, it was announced that he would direct his first movie, It’s the Blackness.

Voice Acting Work

Hakeem Kae-Kazim is known as the 'Man with a Beautiful Voice'. He has done a lot of voice acting for video games. His voice can be heard in games like Final Fantasy XIV, Halo 3 ODST, Halo: Reach, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. He has said that voice-over work is "a lot of fun" and something he really enjoys.

Helping Others: Philanthropy

Kae-Kazim is a global ambassador for Africa 2.0. This is an organization that helps African leaders work together to improve Africa. He feels very honored to be part of Africa 2.0. He believes it's a great platform for new African leaders to create a better future for the continent.

Personal Life

Hakeem Kae-Kazim is married to Bronwyn, who is from South Africa. They have three daughters. Throughout his career, he has lived and worked in different countries, including South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Nigeria.

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Hakeem Kae-Kazim para niños