Kadri Roshi
Kadri Roshi | |
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 Roshi in 2000 | |
| Born | Kadri Maksut Roshi 4 January 1924 Mallakastër, Albania |
| Died | 6 February 2007 (aged 83) Tirana, Albania |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1945–2002 |
| Spouse |
Drita Taho
(m. 1947; died 2007) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards |  People's Artist |
Kadri Maksut Roshi (4 January 1924 – 6 February 2007) was an Albanian actor. His great performances in films and theater named him a truly legend, and People's Artist of Albania.[1] His performances were characterized by a profound depth and authenticity, making him a beloved figure in Albanian art.[2]
Early life
[edit]Born in Ballsh, Mallakastër, Albania, Roshi faced significant hardships from a young age. He lost his mother at the age of 2 and became an orphan at 12 following his father's death.[3] In his quest for survival, Roshi moved through various Albanian cities, including Vlora, Kavajë, Gjirokastër, Durrës, and finally Tirana. During this period, he undertook various jobs such as a port laborer, maintenance worker, and cinema ticket seller.[4]
Career
[edit]Roshi's passion for acting was ignited by his primary school teacher, leading him to join the People's Theater in Tirana at the age of 21. He began as a prompter and quickly rose to prominence, becoming a central figure in Albanian theater.[5] In 1947, he was granted the opportunity to study in Zagreb, Croatia. However, due to political tensions between Yugoslavia and Albania, he transferred to Prague, Czech Republic, where he completed his studies with distinction.[6]
Throughout his illustrious career, Roshi portrayed approximately 215 roles in theater and film. Some of his notable film appearances include: Tana, Gjeneral Gramafoni, Ballë për ballë, Kolonel Bunker etc.[7]
Personal life and death
[edit]Kadri was married to Drita Taho[8] and they had a son, Kliti Roshi[9] who is also an actor of Albanian film and stage, and a daughter named Ermira who is an opera singer.[10]
Roshi died on 6 February 2007 at the age of 83 in Tirana.[11] His legacy endures through his extensive body of work, which continues to inspire and influence Albanian actors and audiences alike.[12]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Tana | Lefter Dhosi |
| 1970 | I Teti në Bronx | Ademi |
| 1971 | Kur Zbardhi një ditë | Secretary of Council |
| 1971 | Malet me blerim mbuluar | Safa Yameri |
| 1976 | Lulëkuqet mbi Mure | Kujdestari |
| 1976 | Tokë e Përgjakur | |
| 1976 | Fijet që priten | Marko Ruvina |
| 1976 | Përballimi | Nazifi |
| 1977 | Zemrat që nuk plaken | |
| 1977 | Shembja e idhujve | |
| 1978 | Gjeneral Gramafoni | |
| 1979 | Liri a vdekje | |
| 1979 | Këshilltarët | |
| 1979 | Ballë për ballë | |
| 1980 | Ushtari i vogël Velo | |
| 1980 | Dëshmorët e monumenteve | |
| 1982 | Era e ngrohtë e thellësive | |
| 1983 | Apasionata | |
| 1984 | Fejesa e Blertës | |
| 1986 | Rrethimi i vogël | |
| 1986 | Kur ndahesh nga shokët | |
| 1988 | Rekonstruksioni | |
| 1988 | Pesha e kohës | |
| 1990 | Fletë të bardha | |
| 1991 | Vdekja e burrit | |
| 1994 | Një ditë nga një jetë | |
| 1998 | Kolonel Bunker |
References
[edit]- ^ "PORTRET/ Kadri Roshi, historia e gjeniut të skenës shqiptare – Tirana Observer". www.tiranaobserver.al. Archived from the original on 10 August 2017.
- ^ Nagy, Peter; Rouyer, Philippe (3 October 2014). World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre: Volume 1: Europe. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-136-11804-3.
- ^ Arsimi Dhe Kultura Ne Myzeqe (1912 - 1990) (in Albanian). Lulu.com. August 2010. ISBN 978-0-557-58307-2.
- ^ "The faint memory of Kadri Roshi on the anniversary of his birth". KOHA.net. 5 January 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ Hoxha, Abaz (2004). Albanian cinematography (in Albanian). Botimet Toena. ISBN 978-99927-1-914-5.
- ^ Dr, STEVE ESOMBA (12 March 2013). MOVING CAMERAS AND LIVING MOVIES. Lulu.com. ISBN 978-1-291-35157-6.
- ^ "Memorie for Kadri Roshi". Memorie.al. 15 February 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Kadri Roshi: Familja, pasuritë dhe borxhet e aktorit". Zemra Shqiptare. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "I biri i dedikon libër Kadri Roshit për 100-vjetorin e lindjes: Më janë dashur tre vite punë, ja çfarë zbulon kopertina" (in Albanian). Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "10 vjet pa aktorin Kadri Roshi!Institucionet kulturore e harrojnë - Shqiptarja.com". shqiptarja.com (in Albanian). Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Më 6 shkurt 2007 u nda nga jeta Kadri Roshi, aktor i shquar shqiptar". VOAL - Voice of Albanians. 6 February 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ Qendro, Gëzim (27 May 2022). Il Kinostudio "La vecchia Albania": (o L'avventura seminale dell'impronta) (in Italian). Rubbettino Editore. ISBN 978-88-498-6920-0.
External links
[edit]- Kadri Roshi at IMDb
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