Suleiman Ali Nashnush
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| Suleiman Ali Nashnush | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 Tripoli, Libya |
| Died | February 25, 1991 |
| Height | 8 ft 0.4 in (2.449 m) |
Suleiman Ali Nashnush (1943 - February 25, 1991) is one of thirteen individuals in medical history[citation needed] to reach or surpass eight feet in height. He was a Libyan basketball player and actor. In 1960, he successfully underwent surgery to correct his abnormal growth. He was one of the tallest basketball players ever at 8'0½" (245 cm) and played for Libya.
Nashnush also had a small role in Federico Fellini's film Satyricon where he played the role of Tryphaena's attendant.[1][2] He died on February 25, 1991.
[edit] See also
| Preceded by Alexander Sizonenko |
Tallest Recognized Person 1991 |
Succeeded by Alam Channa |
[edit] References
- ^ "Suleiman Ali Nashnush Filmography - Yahoo! Movies". Movies.yahoo.com. http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1809103970. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
- ^ "Suleiman Ali Nashnush at". Hollywood.com. 2008-11-21. http://www.hollywood.com/celebs/detail/id/1446433. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
[edit] External links
- Eurobasket's TOP 50 TALLEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD
- Suleiman Ali Nashnush at the Internet Movie Database
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