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Olu Jacobs

Acting

Born July 11, 1942 · Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Also known as Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs

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Biography

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

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Filmography6 titles

The Professionals

1977as Sylvester

Rumpole of the Bailey

1975as David Mazenze

Pirates

1986as Boomako

Ashanti

1979as Commissioner Batak

Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend

1985as Col. Nsogbu

The Antique

2014