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Olu Jacobs

Nigerian actor (born )

Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, Listenⓘ (born 11 July ), known professionally as Olu Jacobs, is a veteran Nigerian actor and film executive.[1] He began his career starring in several British television series and international films.[2]Vanguard described him as one of the "godfathers of Nollywood", along with Pete Edochie.[3][4][5] Trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, England, Olu Jacobs worked with various repertoire theatres in Britain and starred in some international movies.

In , Jacobs won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.[6][7][8][9] He received the Industry Merit Award for outstanding achievements in acting at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and the MAA Lifetime Achievement Award in

Biography

Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs was born to parents from Egba Alake.

He spent his early childhood in Kano[10] and attended Holy Trinity School where he was a member of the debating and drama societies.[11] He was inspired to take a chance with acting when he attended one of Chief Hubert Ogunde's annual concert party at Colonial Hotel in Kano.[10] Afterwards, he secured a visa and travelled to England to study acting.[12]

In England, Jacobs trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.

One of his earliest stage roles was to play the part of The Boy in 'A Taste of Honey' at the newly opened Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, in He then appeared in various British television shows and series in the s (including The Goodies, Till Death Us Do Part, Barlow at Large, The Venturers, Angels, , The Tomorrow People and The Professionals).[13] In , he played the role of President Mageeba in Michael Codron's presentation of Sir Tom Stoppard's play Night and Day.

In the s, Jacobs appeared in several international films, including John Irvin's war film The Dogs of War, Roman Polanski's adventure-comedy Pirates () and the family-adventure film Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (). On television, he was a cast member in TVS's The Witches and the Grinnygog.[14] In , upon his return to Nigeria, he starred in the NTA detective series The Third Eye.[15]

Jacobs has subsequently starred in over Nollywood films and is considered one of the top Nigerian Nollywood actors.[3] He has also appeared in television commercials for food companyRibena and electronic giant, Binatone.[16]

Personal life

Jacobs has been married to fellow Nollywood actor Joke Silva since They have two children.[17] Asked why his wife still bears her maiden name, Jacobs answered: "She is her own individual.

When I met her, she was an actress known as Joke Silva; so why should marrying me now deny her and her audience her name. She is Miss Joke Silva who is Mrs. Joke Jacobs. It is as simple as that. People began to say what they like. They have even written that we are separated and all sorts of stuff. When she is working, she is Joke Silva and as well as Mrs.

Joke Jacobs at home."[18] The couple founded and operate the Lufodo Group, a media corporation that consists of film production, distribution assets and the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts.

Olu jacob He is widely regarded as a cultural icon. Accolades [ edit ]. Archived from the original on 10 December Olu Jacobs married Nollywood actress Joke Silva in

Rumours that Jacob had died circulated in , until he attended Afriff in November where he was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.[19] His wife Silva later revealed in an interview with Chude Jideonwo that he is battling Dementia with Lewy bodies.[20]

Accolades

Olu Jacobs was honoured with the Industry Merit Award for outstanding achievements in acting at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[21]

In August , he was presented an icon award and a membership certificate along with his wife by Audio-Visual Rights Society of Nigeria (AVRS) [22][23]

Stage (selected)

Filmography

Film

Television

Year Programme Role Notes
The GoodiesSeason 2, Episode 4 – "Lost Tribe of the Orinoco"
Till Death Us Do PartTelevision repair man Season 5, Episode 3 – "Strikes and Blackouts"
Barlow at LargeMotamba Season 4, Episode 8 – "Protection"
The VenturersMbela Season 1, Episode 10 – "Dangerous and the Lonely Hearts"
AngelsMusa Ladipo 3 episodes
Alan Msawi Season 2, Episode 2 – "The Market Price"
The Tomorrow PeopleGeneral Papa Minn Season 6, Episode 5 & 6 – "The Thargon Menace: Part 1 & 2"
The ProfessionalsSylvester Season 3, Episode 5 – "The Madness of Mickey Hamilton"
SquadronPresident Gadin Season 1, Episode 10 – "Cyclone"
The Witches and the GrinnygogMr Alabaster Episodes 1–4, 6
Rumpole of the BaileyDavid Mazenze Season 3, Episode 2 – "Rumpole and the Golden Thread"
Play for TodayDavid Mazenze Season 14, Episode 16 – "The Amazing Miss Stella Estelle"
The Third EyeInspector Best Idafa Lead role (–)

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