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He was born in Accra, Ghana, to Emma Wilhelmina (née Phillips; 1917–2004) and Richard Quarshie (1913–2006). His mother was of chiefly ancestry; her relatives currently serve as the chiefs of the Ghanaian village of Abii. Hugh emigrated with his family to the United Kingdom at the age of three.
Jun 27, 2019 · He also has three children, daughters, Maya and Freya, and a son named Caspar. He is often spotted at various events with his wife. Hugh Quarshie attends the BAFTA craft awards with wife Annika Sundstrom on 28 April 2013 (Photo: zimbio.com) His wife Annika is a therapist and health instructor at Muskel & Nervstudion.
Hugh Quarshie was born on December 22, 1954 in Accra, Ghana. He is an actor and director, known for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), Highlander (1986) and Nightbreed (1990). He is married to Annika Sundström.
- December 22, 1954
The Richards family are of Nigerian origin, but Quarshie was born in Ghana (“We humble Ghanaians really do admire the feistiness of Nigerians”), and moved to the UK with his parents when he was...
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Dec 22, 2022 · The Bafta-nominated star of ‘Stephen’ talks to Nicole Vassell about his new ITVX drama, his deep respect for the Lawrence family and why it was time to leave ‘Holby City’ behind.
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Apr 29, 2022 · Immediate Family. Private. spouse. Private. child. Private. child. Private. child. Richard Quarshie. father. Emma Wilhelmina Phillips. mother. About Hugh Quarshie. Hugh Anthony Quarshie (born 22 December 1954) is a Ghanaian-born British actor of stage, television and film.
Family Life. He comes from Ghanaian, English, and Dutch roots, and his father, Richard Quarshie, descended from African chiefs. Associated With. He appeared in the two-part Doctor Who episode, "Daleks in Manhattan" and "Evolution of the Daleks" in April 2007, during David Tennant's tenure as the 10th doctor.
