Dele Odule

Dele Odule
Born (1961-11-23) November 23, 1961
Oru-Ijebu, Ijebu North, Ogun State, Nigeria
Alma mater University of Ibadan
Occupation
  • Actor
  • thespian
  • film producer
  • film director
Years active 1986–present

Dele Odule (born November 23, 1961) is a Nigerian film actor, producer and thespian.[1] 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.[2] He currently serves as the President of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria.[3]

Early life and education

Dele was born in the town of Oru Ijebu, in Ijebu North local government of Ogun State in 1961[4] where he had his basic and secondary school education.[5] 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.[6]

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 shot into limelight after starring in the movie titled Ti Oluwa Ni Ile.[6] He has since went on to star in over 200 movies.[6]

Selected filmography

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  • 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)

Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2014 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor (Yoruba) Nominated
2014 Yoruba Movie Academy Awards Best Actor in Supporting Role Won[7]

References

  1. ↑ Kayode-Adedeji, Dimeji (21 December 2014). "Dele Odule, Antar Laniyan, Fathia Balogun others head breakaway Yoruba movie association". Premium Times. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  2. ↑ "Best Of Nollywood Awards releases nominees’ list". Ecomium Magazine. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  3. ↑ Showemimo, Dayo (22 December 2014). "Dele Odule emerges new president of TAMPAN". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  4. ↑ "Dele Odule". Nigerian celebrities. January 9, 2016.
  5. ↑ "ALL NOLLYWOOD ACTORS & ACTRESSES & BRIEF INTRODUCTION & BIOGRAPHY". Daily Mail. 3 September 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 "Dele Odule". Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  7. ↑ Jasanya, Olamide (31 March 2014). "Odunlade Adekola, Fathia Balogun win big at Yoruba Movie Academy Awards 2014". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 4 February 2016.


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