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Suleiman Ali Nashnush

Suleiman Ali Nashnush

Libyan basketball player (1943–1991)

Suleiman Ali Nashnush (1943 – February 25, 1991) was a Libyan basketball player and actor and one of the 28 individuals in medical history to reach or surpass eight feet (244 cm) in height.

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He was the tallest basketball player ever at 244.9 cm (8 ft 2⁄5 in) although he was only 239 cm (7 ft 10 in) when he played professional basketball.[1][2]

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

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    "10 Tallest Men In The World Ever (With Photos)". 10Largest. 2014-10-27. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
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    "The Largest Athletes Of All Time Are Truly Massive • Page 17 of 59 • FRANK151". FRANK151. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
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    "Suleiman Ali Nashnush Filmography - Yahoo! Movies". Movies.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
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    "Suleiman Ali Nashnush at". Hollywood.com. 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
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1990 – 1991		 Succeeded by
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