Jeffery Kissoon

Jeffery Kissoon

77 · Born: Sep 4, 1947

Personal Details

BornSep 4, 1947 Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

Biography

Born on September 4, 1947, in the tropical paradise of Trinidad and Tobago, a land renowned for its captivating cultural heritage and eclectic blend of traditions, Jeffery Kissoon, a man of many talents and a profound love for the performing arts, embarked on his extraordinary journey of life.

Kissoon, a multifaceted and accomplished thespian, has had the esteemed privilege of embodying a diverse array of characters across various mediums, including the realm of theatre and the silver screen, thereby captivating the attention of numerous audiences worldwide with his remarkable acting abilities and boundless versatility.

Throughout his illustrious career, Kissoon has had the opportunity to tread the boards in a multitude of productions, each one showcasing his remarkable range and adaptability as an actor. Notable among these is his portrayal of the titular character in the iconic Shakespearean tragedy "Hamlet", which premiered in the year 1996 and left an indelible mark on the world of theatre.

In addition to his work in the realm of classical theatre, Kissoon has also demonstrated his prowess in more contemporary and gritty dramas, such as the thought-provoking and critically acclaimed "Dirty Pretty Things", which was released in the year 2002 and garnered widespread critical acclaim for its unflinching portrayal of the human condition.

Furthermore, Kissoon has also had the privilege of being a part of some of the most highly anticipated and action-packed cinematic endeavors of recent years, including the highly anticipated space opera "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens", which premiered in the year 2015 and marked a major milestone in the beloved franchise's storied history.

Career

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2023
Allelujah
Allelujah as Neville
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2022
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2015
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2012
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar as Julius Caesar
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2008
Kiss of Death
Kiss of Death as Commissioner
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2006
The Nativity Story
The Nativity Story as Herod's Architect
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2002
The Tragedy of Hamlet
The Tragedy of Hamlet as Claudius / Ghost
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Dirty Pretty Things
Dirty Pretty Things as Cab Controller
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1999
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1996
Hamlet
Hamlet as Fortinbra's Captain
{"id":159328,"title":"The Mahabharata","year":"1990","character":"Karna","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mahabharata","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159328.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159328.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":10129,"title":"Grange Hill","year":1986,"character":"Mr. Kennedy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/grange-hill","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10129.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10129.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Grange Hill
Grange Hill as Mr. Kennedy
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1982
Cosmic Princess
Cosmic Princess as Dr. Ben Vincent
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1978
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1976
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Space: 1999
Space: 1999 as Ben Vincent
{"id":17584,"title":"Carry on Up the Jungle","year":"1970","character":"Nosha","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carry-on-up-the-jungle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/312rt3nefji0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/312rt3nefji0.jpg"},"released":1}
1970