Suleiman Ali Nashnush

Suleiman Ali Nashnush (1943 - February 25, 1991) is one of seventeen individuals in medical history to reach or surpass eight feet in height. He was a Libyan basketball player and actor. In 1960, he successfully underwent surgery to correct his abnormal growth. He was one of the tallest basketball players ever at 8'0½" (245 cm) though when he played basketball he was closer to 7'10" (239 cm) and played for Libya.

Nashnush also had a small role in Federico Fellini's film Satyricon where he played the role of Tryphaena's attendant. He died on February 25, 1991.