Hakeem Kae-Kazim

Hakeem Kae-Kazim is a Nigerian-born, England-raised actor whose career spans film, television, theatre and voice performance. He is known for screen roles including Georges Rutaganda in Hotel Rwanda, Mr. Scott in Black Sails and Samson in Roots.

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About Hakeem Kae-Kazim

Profile information current to 2026-08-19.

United Kingdom and Nigeria · Actor, Voice performer · 1 affiliation

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Known for: Film acting; Television acting; Theatre and voice performance
Country: United Kingdom and Nigeria

Actor
Voice performer

At a glance

His screen credits include Hotel Rwanda, Black Sails and Roots.
He graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 1987 and subsequently received an offer to perform with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
His professional work also includes voice performance.

Background and training

Kae-Kazim was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and moved with his family to Great Britain in early childhood. He trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, graduating in 1987, and later received an offer to perform with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Film and television work

His notable screen performances include Georges Rutaganda in the 2004 film Hotel Rwanda, Mr. Scott in the television series Black Sails and Samson in the television miniseries Roots. The Hotel Rwanda role is cited by multiple sources as significant to his international recognition.

Theatre and voice performance

Alongside his film and television career, Kae-Kazim has worked in theatre and voice performance. The Joneses Voice Agency publicly listed him as a voice performer as of August 2026, although that listing does not establish the full scope or exclusivity of his representation.

Affiliations

The Joneses Voice Agency Voice performer present

Timeline

1987 Graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
2004 Portrayed Georges Rutaganda in Hotel Rwanda, a role cited by multiple sources as significant to his international screen recognition.

Additional verified details

Current context

The Joneses Voice Agency publicly listed Hakeem Kae-Kazim as a voice performer. The public roster listing supports an agency association at the observation date but does not establish the full scope or exclusivity of representation.

Biographical facts

He was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and moved with his family to Great Britain during early childhood.
He trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and graduated in 1987.
After drama-school training, he received an offer to perform with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
He portrayed Georges Rutaganda in the 2004 film Hotel Rwanda.
He played Mr. Scott in the television series Black Sails.
He portrayed Samson in the television miniseries Roots.