Suleiman Ali Nashnush
| Suleiman Ali Nashnush | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1943 Tripoli, Libya |
| Died | February 25, 1991 (aged 47–48) |
| Height | 8 ft 0.4 in (2.449 m) |
Suleiman Ali Nashnush (1943 – February 25, 1991) was one of seventeen individuals in medical history 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 8'0 1/2" (246 cm) although he was around 7'10" (239 cm) when he played professional basketball.
Nashnush also had a small role in Federico Fellini's film Fellini Satyricon where he played the role of Tryphaena's attendant.[1][2] He died on February 25, 1991.
See also
?| Preceded by Alexander Sizonenko |
Tallest Recognized Person 1991 |
Succeeded by Alam Channa |
References
- ↑ "Suleiman Ali Nashnush Filmography - Yahoo! Movies". Movies.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
- ↑ "Suleiman Ali Nashnush at". Hollywood.com. 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
External links
- Eurobasket's TOP 50 TALLEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD
- Suleiman Ali Nashnush at the Internet Movie Database
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