King Ampaw
King Ampaw | |
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| Born | 25 July 1940 Kukurantumi, Eastern Region, Ghana |
| Alma mater | Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, filmmaker, producer |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Notable work | Kukurantumi: Road to Accra (1983) |
King Boama Darko Ampaw (born 25 July 1940) is a Ghanaian filmmaker and actor. He is known for starring as the second lead role alongside Klaus Kinski in Werner Herzog's 1987 film Cobra Verde, which he also co-produced, and for his 1983 film Kukurantumi: Road to Accra, which he wrote, directed, and produced. He has been honoured for his contributions to the African film industry.