Hugh Quarshie
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Hugh Antony Kobna Quarshie (born 1954) is a British actor.
Quarshie was born in Accra, Ghana, and emigrated with his family to the United Kingdom when he was aged three. He was educated at Dean Close School, Cheltenham, where he was Head of School, and then read PPE at Christ Church, University of Oxford. Following his education, Quarshie considered becoming a journalist, but took up acting instead. He is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, and has appeared in many stage productions and television programs.
Quarshie is probably best known for playing the roles of Sunda Kastagir in Highlander and Captain Panaka, head of the Royal Naboo Security Force in the film Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. He is currently starring in the hospital drama series Holby City as Ric Griffin.
Due to appear in Doctor Who episode Daleks in Manhattan in 2007. He also appeared at the Star Wars fan event Star Wars Celebration in 1999.
