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Dele Odule (born November 23, 1961) is a Nigerian film actor and film producer.[1][2] He was nominated in the "Best Supporting Actor (Yoruba)" category at the 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the film Kori Koto.[3] He currently serves as the President of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria.[4]
Dele Odule | |
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| Born | November 23, 1961 Ile-Ife, Osun State |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
Early life and education
Odule was born in the town of Ile-Ife, Osun State, but hails from Oru Ijebu, in Ijebu North local government of Ogun State in 1961,[5] where he had his basic and secondary school education.[6] He holds a Grade II Certificate from the Teacher's Training College, Oru before he proceeded to the University of Ibadan, Oyo State where he studied Theatre Arts.[7]
Career
Dele started acting in a drama group called Oloko Theatre Group under the mentorship of Mukaila Adebisi. He made his debut appearance in 1986 before he was shot into the limelight after starring in the movie titled Ti Oluwa Ni Ile.[7] He has since gone on to star in over 200 movies.[7]
Selected filmography
- Ti Oluwa Ni Ile (1993)
- Lakunle Alagbe (1997)
- Oduduwa (2000)
- Afonja (2002)
- Olorire (2003)
- Ògédé Didùn (2003)
- Ogbologbo (2003)
- Suku Suku Bam Bam (2004)
- Omo Olè (2004)
- Iwe Akosile (2005)
- Idajo Mi Tide (2005)
- Eru Ife (2005)
- Ó kojá Ofin (2007)
- Aye Ibironke (2007)
- Bolode O'ku (2009)
- Aworo (2012)
- The Ghost and the Tout (2018)
- Survival of Jelili (2019)
- Kakanfo (2020)
- The New Patriots (2020)
- The Mystic River (2021)
- King of Thieves (2022 film) (2022)
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
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| 2014 | 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Yoruba) | Nominated | |
| 2014 Yoruba Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in Supporting Role | Won | [8] | |
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor –Yoruba | Nominated | [9] |
See also
- List of Nigerian film producers
- List of Yoruba people
References
- Oludare, Ishola (2019-11-04). "Many young actors are fake - Nollywood Veteran, Dele Odule". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
- Kayode-Adedeji, Dimeji (21 December 2014). "Dele Odule, Antar Laniyan, Fathia Balogun others head breakaway Yoruba movie association". Premium Times. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- "Best Of Nollywood Awards releases nominees' list". Ecomium Magazine. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- Showemimo, Dayo (22 December 2014). "Dele Odule emerges new president of TAMPAN". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- "Dele Odule". Nigerian celebrities. January 9, 2016.
- "ALL NOLLYWOOD ACTORS & ACTRESSES & BRIEF INTRODUCTION & BIOGRAPHY". Daily Mail (Nigeria). 3 September 2014. Archived from the original on 5 November 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- "Dele Odule". Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- Jasanya, Olamide (31 March 2014). "Odunlade Adekola, Fathia Balogun win big at Yoruba Movie Academy Awards 2014". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- Augoye, Jayne (2020-12-02). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Archived from the original on 2020-12-02. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
External links
- Dele Odule at IMDb
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