Agim Kaba
Encyclopedia
Agim Kaba is an Albanian actor
, artist
and filmmaker. He is perhaps best known for his Daytime Emmy
-nominated role of Aaron Snyder
on As the World Turns
. He is of Albanian
descent.
in Florida, he was selected for Florida's Olympic Development soccer teams five years in a row. He later attended New York City's St. John's University, where he played soccer.
in April 2002. In March 2004, the then 24–year old actor received his first Daytime Emmy nomination, in the category Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series. Kaba continued to play the role of Aaron Snyder
on the long-running daytime soap opera until April 2005, later returning to the series in June, 2007.
He has also made guest appearances on the television series Charmed and CSI: NY. Having already executive produced the award-winning short film Happy Ending, Agim landed starring roles in the low-budget horror films Haunted Forest and Neowolf before getting his big break on The Last Film Festival
, where he worked opposite Dennis Hopper
, Leelee Sobieski
, and Chris Kattan
.
Soap Opera Digest Awards
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, artist
Artist
An artist is a person engaged in one or more of any of a broad spectrum of activities related to creating art, practicing the arts and/or demonstrating an art. The common usage in both everyday speech and academic discourse is a practitioner in the visual arts only...
and filmmaker. He is perhaps best known for his Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Award
The Daytime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles-based Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American daytime television programming...
-nominated role of Aaron Snyder
Aaron Snyder
Aaron Snyder is a resident of Oakdale on the American TV soap opera, As the World Turns.-Story:Aaron Snyder was born from a one-night stand between Julie Kinney and Holden Snyder, but was adopted after birth by Iva Snyder. Aaron's parentage was hidden from Holden, but the secret didn't stay hidden...
on As the World Turns
As the World Turns
As the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera Guiding Light...
. He is of Albanian
Albanians
Albanians are a nation and ethnic group native to Albania and neighbouring countries. They speak the Albanian language. More than half of all Albanians live in Albania and Kosovo...
descent.
Early life
Kaba is an American actor, artist and former footballer currently living in New York City. The third of four children born to Sal and Sally Kaba, his early interests were soccer and acting. While a student at Countryside High SchoolCountryside High School
Countryside High School, also known as CHS, is a public high school located in Clearwater, Florida. Established in 1981, it is a part of the Pinellas County Schools system, and is one of the larger schools in Pinellas County...
in Florida, he was selected for Florida's Olympic Development soccer teams five years in a row. He later attended New York City's St. John's University, where he played soccer.
Career
While a student at St. John's, Agim began as a double-major in Business and History before switching to Fine Arts, a decision that not only allowed him to hone his painting and drafting skills but would ultimately inspire him to pursue a career in television and cinema. After modeling for three years in New York and Milan, including a major campaign for Guess Jeans, Agim landed his first television role on CBS's As the World TurnsAs the World Turns
As the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera Guiding Light...
in April 2002. In March 2004, the then 24–year old actor received his first Daytime Emmy nomination, in the category Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series. Kaba continued to play the role of Aaron Snyder
Aaron Snyder
Aaron Snyder is a resident of Oakdale on the American TV soap opera, As the World Turns.-Story:Aaron Snyder was born from a one-night stand between Julie Kinney and Holden Snyder, but was adopted after birth by Iva Snyder. Aaron's parentage was hidden from Holden, but the secret didn't stay hidden...
on the long-running daytime soap opera until April 2005, later returning to the series in June, 2007.
He has also made guest appearances on the television series Charmed and CSI: NY. Having already executive produced the award-winning short film Happy Ending, Agim landed starring roles in the low-budget horror films Haunted Forest and Neowolf before getting his big break on The Last Film Festival
The Last Film Festival
The Last Film Festival is an upcoming American comedy film starring the late Dennis Hopper, Chris Kattan and Jacqueline Bisset. It is written and directed by Linda Yellen. Yellen hosted a special screening of the film on 15 September in New York City...
, where he worked opposite Dennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper
Dennis Lee Hopper was an American actor, filmmaker and artist. As a young man, Hopper became interested in acting and eventually became a student of the Actors' Studio. He made his first television appearance in 1954 and appeared in two films featuring James Dean, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant...
, Leelee Sobieski
Leelee Sobieski
Liliane Rudabet Gloria Elsveta Sobieski , known professionally as Leelee Sobieski, is an American actress. Sobieski achieved recognition in her mid-teens for her performance in the 1998 film Deep Impact...
, and Chris Kattan
Chris Kattan
Christopher Lee "Chris" Kattan is an American actor/comedian, best known for his work on Saturday Night Live.-Early life:Kattan was born in Sherman Oaks, California. His father, Kip King, was an actor and voice actor who appeared on the series Reno 911! as Larrie Plum. His mother, Hajnalka E....
.
Television
- As the World TurnsAs the World TurnsAs the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera Guiding Light...
as Aaron SnyderAaron SnyderAaron Snyder is a resident of Oakdale on the American TV soap opera, As the World Turns.-Story:Aaron Snyder was born from a one-night stand between Julie Kinney and Holden Snyder, but was adopted after birth by Iva Snyder. Aaron's parentage was hidden from Holden, but the secret didn't stay hidden...
(2002–2005, 2007–2009) - CSI: NYCSI: NYCSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
(2005) - CharmedCharmedCharmed is an American television series that originally aired from October 7, 1998, until May 21, 2006, on the now defunct The WB Television Network. The series was created in 1998 by writer Constance M...
(2005)
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Character | Note(s) |
| 2001 | 3 Ceilings | Stud | |
| 2007 | Haunted Forest | J.R | |
| 2009 | Neowolf | Vince | |
| 2010 | An American Hero | Jesus/Christian | |
| 2010 | Nomads | Actor | |
| 2011 | The Last Film Festival The Last Film Festival The Last Film Festival is an upcoming American comedy film starring the late Dennis Hopper, Chris Kattan and Jacqueline Bisset. It is written and directed by Linda Yellen. Yellen hosted a special screening of the film on 15 September in New York City... |
Young Star | |
| 2011 | Impostor Impostor An impostor or imposter is a person who pretends to be somebody else, often to try to gain financial or social advantages through social engineering, but just as often for purposes of espionage or law enforcement.... |
Ray/Arthur |
Awards and nominations
Daytime Emmy Awards- Nominated: Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series, As the World Turns (2004)
Soap Opera Digest Awards
- Nominated: Outstanding Younger Lead Actor, As the World Turns (2005)