Paul Onsongo (born 21 July 1948) is a Kenyan actor. He is most notable for the roles in the films Mountains of the Moon, Küken für Kairo and The Flame Trees of Thika.
Personal life He was born on 21 July 1948 in Mombasa, Kenya.
Career In 1974, he made his film debut with the movie Wilby Conspiracy. In 1981, he made his 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. 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.Obituary: Joseph Olita on playing Idi Amin at YouTube
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'. His role became highly popular.
Filmography Year Film Role Genre Ref. 1974 Wilby Conspiracy Film 1981 The Flame Trees of Thika Juma TV mini-series 1981 Rise and Fall of Idi Amin Film 1985 Küken für Kairo Dealer Film 1987 We Are the Children Megitew TV movie 1987 The Kitchen Toto Thenge Oath giver Film 1989 Cheetah Abdullah Film 1990 Mountains of the Moon Sidi Bombay Film 1997 Baisikol TV movie 1999 Schwarzes Blut TV movie
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