Pete Edochie Biography
Pete Edochie is one of the Nigerian best actors, honored with an Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic and Lifetime Achievement by Africa Film Academy. He is highly talented and has won many acting awards in his name. Seasonally, he works as an administrator and a news broadcaster. He started acting in the year 1980 when he acted the role of Okonkwo in an NTA adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s masterpiece novel, Things Fall Apart.
Birthday and age
Edochie was born on the 7th of March, 1947, at Enugu in Nigeria. He is currently 73 years old as of 2020. Pete celebrates his birthday on the 7th of March every year alongside his family, relatives, and colleges from the multibillion Nollywood industry.
Pete Edochie family (parents and siblings)
Pete was born to both parents in Enugu, Nigeria. The real identity of his parents is not known. The Nollywood legend holds a Nigerian nationality and citizenship and is of the black race. He grew up in Zaria, Kaduna, and he currently lives in the Anambra State of Nigeria. He also speaks the Igbo language as he descends from the Igbo people of Nigeria. He is also a Christian by faith and a great member of the Roman Catholic Church. Pete Edochie is a brother to Rita Edochie, a famous Nollywood actress, and an uncle to the late Muna Obiekwe that has starred in many Nollywood movies before his demise.
Pete Edochie height and weight
Edochie has body measurements of 42-38-39. His chest measures 42 inches, with a waist of 38 inches and a hip size of 39 inches. The veteran actor stands at the height of 1.6m and weighs approximately 60kg. He has brown skin, black eyes, and hair. Pete is renowned for being soft-spoken despite appearing authoritative in most of his movies.
Pete Edochie’s marriage
Pete Edochie married his lovely wife, Josephine, at the age of 22. The details about the wife’s profession are not available. We are keeping a tab, and we shall update these details once they are available.
Pete Edochie children
Edochie is blessed with six children, five boys, and one girl. He is the father of the renowned Yul Edochie and Linc Edochie, who also acts in Nollywood movies alongside their father.
Pete Edochie salary
Pete Edochie has been in the Nollywood industry for a long time. There is no doubt that the legendary actor earns a lot of fortune from the Nollywood career. His payments per movie role are under review, and we shall update this section once we get the details.
Pete Edochie’s net worth
Edoche has a net worth approximated to be $3.8 million. Until now, Edochie is one of the richest actors in the Nollywood Industry.
Pete Edochie Wiki/Facts
- Full name: Pete Edochie
- Famous As: Pete Edochie
- Gender: Male
- Age: 73 Years
- Date of Birth: 7th of March, 1947
- Place of Birth: Enugu in Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Citizenship: Nigerian
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Religion: Christian, Roman Catholic
- Body Measurements: 42-38-39
- Height: 1.6m
- Weight: 60kg
- Skin Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Parents: Not Known
- Siblings: Rita Edochie
- Nephew: Muna Obiekwe
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Josephine Edochie
- Children: Six, five boys and a girl including Yul Edochie and Linc Edochie
- Education: Not Known
- Profession: Journalism and Television
- Occupation: Nollywood Actor
- Salary: Under Review
- Net Worth: 3.8 million
Pete Edochie’s Education
He acquired his primary education in St. Patrick and St. James Primary School, Zaria. He then proceeded to St. Johns College for his secondary education. Afterward, he went to England, where he joined the School of Journalism and Television. Additionally, he did some courses overseas corresponding to his career.
Pete Edochie Career life
Edochie started Radio Broadcasting in the year 1967at the age of 20, where he worked as a junior assistant. After that, he was promoted to the director of programs and acting as Deputy Managing Director and occasionally acting as the Managing Director. However, Odochie decided to leave his journalism profession and joined Nollywood because the government decided to politicize the radio station’s affairs. In 1962, when he was 15 years old, He performed the drama; Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare on stage when he was a student at St. Johns College. Due to his acting talent, the BBC came to Nigeria to interview him, gaining a strong recognition internationally.
Pete Ediochie Movies/ Filmography
Edochie has acted in several Nollywood movies. Some of his selected famous movies include the following.
- Oduduwa
- Battle Line
- Rejection Son
- Set-Up
- Lost Kingdom
- Mummy Why
- Tiger King
- Test Your Heart
- Tears of Sacrifice
- Greatest Harvest
- Night Bus to Lagos
- Evil Agenda
- The Billionaires Club
- Fair Game
- Princes Revenge bondage
- Our President is Back
- Lionheart
- Unroyal
- Mummy Why
- Test Yoru Heart
- Three Evil Men
- Living With Death
- Simple Baby
- Heavy Battle
- Greatest Harvest
- Passage of Kings
- Holly Cross
- Living in Tears
- Baby Girl
- Never End
- No More War
- Prince of Ignorance
- Prince of Love: Life is Beautiful
- Sacred Traditions
- The Tyrant
- St. Michael
- My Desire
- Negative Influence
- Dogs Meetings
- Dons in Abuja
- Across the Niger
- Coronation
- The Heart of a Man
- My Desire
- The Only Solution
- A Narrow Escape
- Egg of life
- Rejected Son
- Super Love
- Tears in the Sun
- Tunnel of Love
- When God Says Yes
- Tears and Sorrow
- Greedy Genious
- Terrible Sin
- Living in Darkness
- Lion Throne
- Last Ofala
- Things Fall Apart
- Lion of Africa
- Idemili
- The Egg
- 50 Days with Christ
Pete Edochie Awards
In his acting profession, Edochie has won many awards in his name, therefore gaining popularity both locally and internationally. For example, he entered the world of fame in the year 2003 before he became a member of the Order of Nigeria. He won the following awards;
- Movie Personality of the Year, City People Magazine, 1999
- Best of Actor in Nigeria, Censors’ Board, 2001
- Best Actor in Nigeria, Censors’ Board, 2003
- Member of the Order of Niger, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, 2003
- Lifetime Achievement Awards, Africa Movie Academy Awards, 2013
- Special Recognition Award, Best of Nollywood, 2013
- Industry Merit Award, Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, 2014
- Life Impact Awards, Times Heroes Awards, 2017
Pete Edochie’s Quotes
- “A man who hangs around a beautiful girl without saying a word to ends up fetching water for guests at her wedding.”
- “Taking life easy and planning purposefully for everything makes life worth living as well as aging gracefully.”
- “A farmer who grows by the street and a man have a beautiful woman have the same problem.”
- “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing; that’s why we recommend it daily.”
- “Stupidity is what we all have in common as human beings, but some people insist that improving it is their entitlement,”
- “Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.”
- “Your Chi has to be strong for you to be able to sustain a long life- span on some of these social networks.”
- “Beware of the naked man who offers you clothes.”
- “Whenever you are feeling blue, remember the spirits of our ancestors are watching over us, and God cannot let you down.”
Pete Edochie’s Proverbs and Wise Sayings
- He who needs the services of the cripple soothsayer carries him to where ever he goes
- As powerful as the king is, he cannot command anybody to help him pass feces
- Never let negative and toxic people rent space in your head. Raise the rent and kick them out!
- The plantain that refuses to ripen because it does not want to be fried will be used for plantain chips.
Pete Edochie Social media
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Frequently asked questions about Pete Edochie
Who is Pete Edochie?
Pete Edochie is one of the Nigerian best actors, honored with an Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic and Lifetime Achievement by Africa Film Academy.
How old is Pete Edochie?
Edochie was born on the 7th of March, 1947, at Enugu in Nigeria. He is currently 73 years old as of 2020.
How tall is Pete Edochie?
Edochie has body measurements of 42-38-39. He has a height of 1.6m and weighs approximately 60kg.
Is Pete Edochie married?
Pete is currently married to Josephine Edochie. They have six children, five boys, and one girl.
Who is Pete Edochie’s child?
Pete is the biological father of the famous Yul Edochie and Linc Edochie in the Nollywood industry.
How much does Pete Edochie earn?
Pete Edochie has been in the Nollywood industry for a long time. There is no doubt that the legendary actor earns a lot of fortune from the Nollywood career. His payments per movie role are under review, and we shall update this section once we get the details.
How much is Pete Edochie worth?
Edochie has a net worth approximated to be $3.8 million. Until now, Edochie is one of the richest actors in the Nollywood Industry.
Is Pete Edochie Dead or alive?
Edochies is still alive and in good health. There is no information linking on his sickness, life threats, or death claims.
Where does Pete Edochie live?
Pete lives in Enugu State in Nigeria. His actual house address and pictures will be updated once they are available.
Where is Pete Edochie now?
Edoche is currently acting in Nollywood movies. He has not resigned from his acting career.
References
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