Olu Jacobs Biography
Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, famously known as Olu Jacobs, is a renowned Nollywood actor, producer, scriptwriter, director, television broadcaster, business investor, and entrepreneur. He is the Chief Executive of Royal Practitioner Academy, which aims at training movie practitioners in acting, modeling, directing, producing, scriptwriting, costumier, photography, makeup, editing, and many others. He is highly talented in acting in his movies, where he executes the trait of wisdom, thereby gaining popularity in Nigeria, Africa, and internationally. Olu Jacobs is famous for the occult, traditional ruler, high chiefs, and evil men characters in most of the movies he features in. His creativity and talent have won him millions of fans all over the world. He has been nominated to many Nollywood Awards, of which he has bagged many of them.
Birthday and age
Olu Jacobs was born on 11th July 1942, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in Nigeria. He is currently 78 years old as of 2020 records. He celebrates his birthday party with his family, friends, and fellow actors on 11th July every year. Being born in Abeokuta, he grew up in Kano state in the northern part of Nigeria.
Olu Jacobs family (Parents and siblings)
Olu Jacobs was born to both parents and raised in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in Nigeria. He holds Nigerian nationality and citizenship. The details about his family, including parents and siblings, were not accessible. We are keeping a tab, and we shall update this section once the data is available.
Olu Jacobs height and weight
Olu Jacobs is a veteran Nollywood actor with average body height and weight. He appears taller than most of the objects in his pictures. He has a body measurement of 37-30-34. His chest measures 37 inches, a waist of 30 inches, and a hip size of 34 inches. Olu Jacobs has a height of 1.7m and weighs about 58Kg. Jacobs has black hair, eyes, and skin. He has a strong sound, which he exploits with emotions to achieve movie role performance.
Olu Jacobs’ Marriage
Jacobs married his beautiful and lovely wife, Joke Silva, in the year 1989. The couple has lived a successful marriage life, without complications or challenges. The wife, Silva, is also a popular actress in the Nigerian Film Industry. The two live a happy life, which drives much inspiration to our young people. Jacobs met Joke in the year 1981 when he traveled to Lagos International Theatre to rehearse for Wole Soyinka’s Jero’s Metamorphosis. The veteran actor liked her, fell in love with her, and discovered Silver was his missing rib. He engaged and later married her, a blessed marriage of two veteran Nollywood icons.
Olu Jacobs children
Olu Jacobs is blessed with three children; two sons and a daughter. His sons are Olusoji and Olugbenga. The only beautiful daughter of the Nollywood legend is Dayo Jacobs.
Olu Jacobs salary
Olu Jacobs is one of the scarce and highly paid Nollywood actors. There is no doubt that the veteran actor gets better to pay for movie roles in the Nollywood industry. His salary is under review, and we shall update this section once we access the information.
Olu Jacobs Net Worth
Jacobs has a net worth estimated to be $3.5 million, making him one of the richest and influential Nigerian actors in the Nollywood Industry. The veteran Nollywood legend derives most of his income from his movie acting, scriptwriting, and business ventures.
Olu Jacobs Wiki/Facts
- Full Name: Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs
- Famous as: Olu Jacobs
- Gender: Male
- Age: 78 years
- Date of Birth: 11th July 1942
- Place of Birth: Abeokuta, Ogun State, in the western part of Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Citizenship: Nigerian
- Ethnicity/Race: Black
- Body Measurements: 37-30-34
- Height: 1.7m
- Weight: 58Kg
- Skin Color: Black
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Father: Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Joke Silva
- Children: Three, three Olusoji, Olugbenga, and Dayo Jacobs
- Education: Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London
- Profession: Dramatic arts
- Occupation: Nollywood actor, producer, scriptwriter, director, newscaster, investor, and entrepreneur
- Salary: Under Review
- Net Worth: $3.5 million
Olu Jacobs’ Early Education
Olu Jacobs acquired his early education at Holy Trinity School, where he was a debating and drama society member. His inspiration to acting was from attending one of the Hubert Ogunde’s annual concert party in Kano at the Colonial Hotel. After the party, Olu traveled to England to study and expound on his acting career at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.
Olu Jacobs’ career Life
The acting was Olu’s passionate career, and he made his effort and made sure that his career dream was highly and effectively fulfilled. In 1964, he traveled to London, where he acquired his acting studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. He also attended the British television shows in the year 1970 s. Such shows include The Goodies, Till Death Us Do Part, Barlow at Large, The Venturers, Angels, The Tomorrow People, among many. In the year 1978, He did President Mageeba in Michael Codron’s presentation of Sir Tom Stoppard’s play Night and Day. He started acting in international films in 1980. The films include The Dogs of War, Secret of the Lost Legend, and Pirates. He is famous and known for his interesting acting in the whole world, starring in both Nigerian and international movies. His achievement is an inspiration to many upcoming Nollywood stars and fans at large.
Olu Jacobs Movies/Filmography
- The Dogs of War
- Baby: The Secrets of the Lost Legends
- Pirates
- Potomanto
- The Antique
- Dancing Heart
- Dry
- The Throne of Tears
- Forest of Tears
- The Throne is Mine
- The United Kingdom
- Royal Tears
- Adesuwa
- Palace Slave
- Eye of the Gods
- Bloody Ring
- Enemy of the Kingdom
- Eagles Bride
- Hidden Treasure
- League of Gentlemen
- To Love a Stranger
- Total Love
- Queen Sheba
- Oganigwe
- Peace of My Soul
- Desperate Throne
- Real Love
- Bent Arrows
- Smoke and Mirrors
- African Soldier
- Perfect Temptation
- Heroes and Zeros
- The Prince and Me
- Runaway Bride
- Prince of my Land
- Evil Manipulation
- The Blind but Wise King
Olu Jacobs Awards
In his acting career, Jacobs has received several awards as follows.
- Best Actor in Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards
- City People Movie Lifetime Achievement Award
- Merit Award at African Magic Viewer’s Choice Award
- African Movie Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement
Olu Jacobs sickness
In 2020, there were rumors on social media that the legendary actor was very sich to the point of death. The rumors spread faster on Facebook and Twitter wig pictures of a frail and emaciated Olu Jacobs to justify his health deterioration. However, his wife Joke Silva said that the personal doctor is attending to him and Jacobs was in stable condition.
Olu Jacobs Fake death
Breaking news of a veteran Nollywood actor’s death began making rounds on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram in June 2020. It shook the Nigerian Movie industry and Olu Jacobs fans to learn of his death. However, actress Joke Silva debunked the rumors terming them false and depressing to the family and Nollywood industry. She assured his fans that the legend is still alive and in good health conditions. These claims were further affirmed by Lala Akidoju, a Nollywood actress and family friend to Olu Jacobs family. Lala warned Nigerians from spreading false rumors on Twitter and confirmed that Olu Jacobs is still alive and in good health condition.
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Frequently asked questions about Olu Jacobs
Who is Olu Jacobs?
Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, famously known as Olu Jacobs, is a renowned Nollywood actor, producer, scriptwriter, director, television broadcaster, business investor, and entrepreneur. He is the Chief Executive of Royal Practitioner Academy, which aims at training movie practitioners in acting, modeling, directing, producing, scriptwriting, costumier, photography, makeup, editing, and many others.
How old is Olu Jacobs?
Olu Jacobs was born on 11th July 1942, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in Nigeria. He is currently 78 years old as of 2020 records.
How tall is Olu Jacobs?
Jacobs has a body measurement of 37-30-34, with a height of 1.7m, and weighs about 58Kg.
Is Olu Jacobs married?
Jacobs married his beautiful and lovely wife, Joke Silva, and in the year 1989, a fellow collogues in the Nollywood industry. The couple has lived a successful marriage life, without complications or challenges.
Who is Lou Jacobs’s child?
Olu Jacobs has three children, namely Olusoji, Olugbenga, and Dayo Jacobs.
How much does Olu Jaciobs earn?
There is no doubt that the veteran actor gets better to pay for movie roles in the Nollywood industry. His salary is under review, and we shall update this section once we access the information.
How much is Olu Jacobs worth?
Jacobs has a net worth estimated to be $3.5 million, making him one of the richest and influential Nigerian actors in the Nollywood Industry. The veteran Nollywood legend derives most of his income from his movie acting, scriptwriting, and business ventures
Is Olu Jacobs dead or alive?
Breaking news of a veteran Nollywood actor’s death began making rounds on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram in June 2020. However, actress Joke Silva debunked the rumors terming them false and depressing to the family and Nollywood industry. She assured his fans that the legend is still alive and in good health conditions.
Where is Olu Jacobs now?
Olu Jacobs is retired from active Nollywood acting. His retirement came as a result of his old age and strenuous movie acting roles.
References
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