Suleiman Ali Nashnush

Suleiman Ali Nashnush (1943 – February 25, 1991) was a Libyan basketball player and actor and one of the twenty individuals in medical history to reach or surpass eight feet (244 cm) in height. In 1960, he successfully underwent surgery to correct his abnormal growth. He was the tallest basketball player ever at 245.1 cm (8 ft 1⁄2 in) although he was only 239 cm (7 ft 10 in) when he played professional basketball.[1][2]

Suleiman Ali Nashnush
Born1943
Tripoli, Libya
DiedFebruary 25, 1991(1991-02-25) (aged 47–48)
Riga, Latvia
Height2.45 m (8 ft 1⁄2 in)

Nashnush also had a small role in Federico Fellini's film Fellini Satyricon where he played the role of Tryphaena's attendant.[3][4] He died on February 25, 1991.

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References
  1. "10 Tallest Men In The World Ever (With Photos)". 10Largest. 2014-10-27. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
  2. "The Largest Athletes Of All Time Are Truly Massive • Page 17 of 59 • FRANK151". FRANK151. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
  3. "Suleiman Ali Nashnush Filmography - Yahoo! Movies". Movies.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  4. "Suleiman Ali Nashnush at". Hollywood.com. 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
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