Desmond Elliot Biography
Desmond Elliot is a seasonal actor-politician and film producer who came infamous because of the roles he plays in Nollywood. He is viewed as one of the popular Nigerian actors and an international celebrity who has been featured in more than 200 Nigerian movies. He is so talented and well-skilled, exercising his roles in a perfect way both physically and emotionally. Additionally, he has contributed much to the production and performance of several soap operas as well as television series. His natural talent and perfection in the Nigerian Movie Industry have made his name become popular hence attracting more fans both locally and internationally.
Desmond Elliot Age
He was born on 4th February 1974, in Lagos, Nigeria. He is now 46 years old and celebrates his happy birthday together with his family, friends, and workmates on 4th February every year. He is originally from OloWoGbowo, Lagos, and his mother is from Illah, Oshimili, in Delta State. He grew up in Jos, the Middle Belt of Nigeria. Elliot was born in a family of five children, and his four siblings are Chinedu Elliot, Femi Elliot, Funmilola Elliot, and Shegun Elliot. It is said that he was raised in a family of polygamy where his father had married two wives and had a total of eleven children. We have no idea if his mother is the first or second wife.
Desmond Elliot Education
Elliot acquired his primary education at Air Force Primary School and proceeded to St. Johns College in Jos for his secondary education. Upon completion of his secondary education, he joined the University of Lagos State, venturing a course in Economics. He finally graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics.
Desmond Elliot Marriage and other Relations
Desmond married his beautiful and lovely wife, Victoria Elliot, on 25th December 2003. The two met each other at the University of Lagos State, where they were students. The coupe lives in Akwa, Ibom, after dating and engaging in courtship for a period of eight years. Unlike Desmond, His wife Victoria was a degree holder of Mathematics.
After the completion of her university education, she decided to word as a banker shortly, but she resigned later and concentrated on the marketing of the Nigerian movies. Desmond, together with his wife, started and managed the video production company known as Denziot Productions. Desmond’s marriage is blessed with four kids, of whom three are boys while one is a girl. Their names are Denzel Elliot, Desmond Elliot Jr, Donald Elliot, and Dawn Elliot.
Desmond Elliot Career Life
Elliot started acting after being encouraged by a friend to venture into the Nollywood Film Industry. He started acting Soap Opera after then; he has been featuring in several soap operas such as One Too Much, Saints and Sinners, Everyday People, among others. He has also acted some of the movies like Atlanta, Jesu Mushin, Men who cheat, and Yahoo Million, among others. Besides acting, Desmond has enormous skills and techniques in movie production; He produced one of the movies called ‘Reloaded stands out,’ which was an essential project in Nollywood.
Desmond Elliot movies
Desmond Elliot, in the course of acting, has been featured in several Nigerian movies. He featured in the following films playing different roles and characters.
- Falling
- Black Val
- The Department
- When Love Happens
- 30 Days in Atlanta
- Kiss and Tell
- I’ll Take My Chances
- Nollywood Hustlers
- Before the Light
- Bursting Out
- Guilty Pleasures
- Uyai
- Before the Light
- Black Night in South America
- Fine Things
- Double Game
- In Love With My Maid
- Secret Pain
- Men Who Cheat
- Caught up
- Ghetto Queens
- Yahoo Millionaires
- Efficacy
- Behind The Plot
- Asunder
- Divided Attention
- Ekaette
- Extreme Measure
- Love Wins
- Married to the Enemy
- My Little Secret
- My Sister My Love
- Naked Sin
- Put It on Me
- Strange Love
- Without Apology
- Traumatized
- The Wolves
- Romeo
- 2 Face
- Destiny’s Challenge
- Fools In Love
- Flying Without Wings
- Games Women Play
- Behind Closed Doors
- Broadway
- Girls in The Hood
- It is Juliet or No One Else
- Just Me
- The Kings Son
- Knowing You
- Men Do Cry
- My Precious Son
- My Sisters Act
- The Price of Love
- My Sister My Child
- Knowing You
- Shackles of Death
- Wheel of Change
- Images in the Mirror
- Wedding Gift
- Above Love
- Big Pretenders
- Cinderella
- Atlanta
- Lake of Fire
- Magic Moments
- Life in New York
- A Kiss from Rose
- For Real
- Discord
- Melody of Life
- Magic Love
- My Faithful Friend
- Passion and Pain
- Power of Trust
- Missing Angel
- Passion of Mind
- Promise & Fail
- Tunnel of Love
- Fire Love
- Jesu Munish
- Fishers of Men
Desmond Elliot Television soap Opera
- Every People
- One Too Much
- Saints and Sinners
- Santalal
- Super Story
Desmond Elliot Awards and Nominations
- As an actor and a film producer, he has won many awards, some of them are as follow
- Best Supporting Actor in a Drama at the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Award
- Renaissance Award at the Afroglobal Award
- AMAA Price for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- African Movie Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Desmond Elliot Net Worth
Desmond Elliot is one of the wealthiest people in Nollywood as his net worth is approximated to be $10million. He lives an accomplished life. The man drives expensive cars and lives in multi-million mansions. He is a compelling, rich, and influential Nollywood actor in Nigeria.
Desmond Elliot wiki
- Full Name: Desmond Elliot
- Popular as: Desmond Elliot
- Age: 46 years
- Date of birth: 4th February 1974
- Place of Birth: Lagos, Lagos state Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Citizenship: Nigerian
- Religion: Unspecified
- Sexual orientation: Straight
- Marital status: Married
- Spouse: Victoria Elliot
- Kids: Denzel Elliot, Desmond Elliot Jr, Donald Elliot, and Dawn Elliot
- Education: the University of Lagos State, Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
- Occupation: Nollywood actor, film director, and politician
Desmond in Politics
Just like some other actors, Desmond has entered into politics besides acting. In 2014, he wanted to run for the Lagos State House of Assembly. He vied for the post, and on 15th April 2015, he has announced the winner of the election and thus gaining the position of the Surulere constituency, House of Assembly representative in Lagos. At the end of his period, he contested the same position in2019 and again emerged the winner.
Desmond Elliot’s Quotes
- Resilience, persistence, and belief is always the watchword.
- Always seize the opportunity to develop yourself.
- Paradigm Shift-Youth in politics is a discuss every sphere should be having at the moment.
- Women are a major force in our society, have them on your side, and your job is 100% done.
- Proud to be a Lagosian, supper proud to be Nigerian, Ecstatic to be African.
- Our resolve is to serve our nation diligently, be dedicated to the development of our dear state-Lagos, and that we would do by God’s special grace.
- I am hoping we begin to teach our kids a lot of skills, now that they are way younger, instead of waiting till they get to a tertiary level so that they can have something profitable to do during their leisure time.
Lessons Learnt from Desmond’s Achievements
- Never give up in life for whatever reason and focus much on your dreams to fulfill them.
- In entrepreneurship, when you start small, you won’t end small; find ways in order to expand your business beyond success.
Frequently asked questions about Desmond Elliot
Who is Desmond Elliot?
Desmond Elliot is a seasonal actor-politician and film producer who came infamous because of the roles he plays in Nollywood.
How old is Desmond Elliot?
He was born on 4th February 1974, in Lagos, Nigeria. He is 46 years of age as of 2020.
Is Desmond Elliot Married?
Desmond married his beautiful and lovely wife, Victoria Elliot, on 25th December 2003. The marriage is blessed with four kids, and three are boys, while one is a girl. Their names are Denzel Elliot, Desmond Elliot Jr, Donald Elliot, and Dawn Elliot.
Where does Desmond Elliot Live?
Desmond Elliot lives in a mansion within Lagos town, in Nigeria. However, the house address and pictures are currently unavailable.
Is Desmond Elliot Dead or alive?
Desmond is alive and in good health. There are no reports asserting that he is dead or his life is in danger.
Where is Desmond Elliot?
Desmond Elliot is still active in the creative arts and in the politics of Nigeria.
Desmond Elliot contacts
- YouTube
- TikTok
- Website
References
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- Wikipedia
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