Akin Lewis (born 1957) is a Nigerian film actor, director, and producer.[1]
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Born | 1957 (age 64–65) Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
Education | graduated from the University of Ife and did his master's in Dramatic Arts at the University in Sophia, Bulgaria. |
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Years active | 1973 till;present |
Notable work | Silver Lining (2012) Heroes and Zeroes (2010) TinselHotel Majestic, Jemeji, Borokini, Madam Dearest, Mind Bending, Why Worry, Koko Klose, Alantakun, Were Alaso, King of Boys, No Budget, Up North |
Lewis was born on 1957 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, and grew up in Zaria Kaduna State[2] He began his acting career in 1973, the same year he joined a drama group led by Professor Bode Sowande, a Nigerian writer and dramatist.[3] He came into limelight when he played the lead role in Why Worry a 1980 comedy sitcom on NTA Ibadan he won best actor in 1982 based on the series and national limelight in Madam Dearest, a 2005 Nigerian film produced and directed by Tade Ogidan.[4] Over the years, he has featured, produced and directed several films.[5][6] He featured in Tinsel, a Nigerian soap opera that began airing in August 2008 and Heroes and Zeroes, a 2010 Nigerian film written and directed by Niji Akanni.[7] In October 2010, he won the Audio Visual Awards (TAVA) for best actor.[8] He celebrated his 40th years on stage in December 2013.[9]
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