Kadri Roshi

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. His performances were characterized by a profound depth and authenticity, making him a beloved figure in Albanian art.

Early life 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. 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.

Career 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. 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.

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.

Personal life and death Kadri was married to Drita Taho and they had a son, Kliti Roshi who is also an actor of Albanian film and stage, and a daughter named Ermira who is an opera singer.

Roshi died on 6 February 2007 at the age of 83 in Tirana. His legacy endures through his extensive body of work, which continues to inspire and influence Albanian actors and audiences alike.

Filmography 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