Ousmane Sembène
Senegalese film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author (1923–2007)
1923 — 2007
Quick Facts
Profession
Senegalese film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author (1923–2007)
Born
January 1, 1923
Died
2007 (age ~84)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, playwright
SenegalBorn in ZiguinchorDied in Dakar
1923
Born in Ziguinchor (1923-01-01)
1961
EducationStudied at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography
1963
Notable workBorom Sarret
1966
AwardPrix Jean Vigo
1966
AwardTanit d'or
1997
AwardGrand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ousmane Sembène?+
Ousmane Sembène is Senegalese film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author (1923–2007). Born in 1923.
When was Ousmane Sembène born?+
Ousmane Sembène was born on January 1, 1923.
When did Ousmane Sembène die?+
Ousmane Sembène died in 2007, at approximately 84 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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