Olu Jacobs Net Worth: Bio, Age, Career, Awards [Nollywood Veteran]

Olu Jacobs is not a new name to anyone in Nigeria, the name is a household name and Olu Jacobs has contributed immensely to the growth of the Nigerian Movie Industry (Nollywood), with this and other qualities he stands for we have decided to bring you Olu Jacobs net worth, his biography, family, career, awards and some of Olu Jacobs movies.

As a top star in Nollywood you cannot doubt the talent of this man, it speaks for him, he has been involved in over 200 movies both in Nigeria and abroad, he is an international actor.

Most of us grow up watching Olu Jacobs on our black and white TV, he has been on top of his game ever since up till this moment.

Without further ado, let us take you through brief profile information of Olu Jacobs, then we go into Olu Jacobs full biography.

Olu Jacobs Profile

Full Name:	Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs
Popular Name:	Olu Jacobs
Date of Birth:	July 11, 1942
Age:	78 Years
Place of Birth:	Kano state, Nigeria
State of Origin:	Ogun State (Abeokuta)
Native language:	Yoruba
Nationality:	Nigerian
Education:	Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA)
Married to:	Joke Silva (Actress)
Children:	2
Occupation:	Actor, Writer & Producer
Instagram:	@_olujacobs

Now that you have known little about him sure you are willing to know more about him, read along.

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Early Life

Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs popularly known as Olu Jacobs was born on the 11th of July 1942, he is originally from Abeokuta Ogun State in the South-Western region of Nigeria.

Though he is from Ogun state but he was brought up in Kano state where his parents reside. He had his basic primary school likewise his secondary school in Kano at Holy Trinity School, after that he moved to England to further his education at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) where he bagged his Degree in Theatre Arts.

Immediately he was done with schooling he started his acting career and this made him travel through different countries, doing that he was able to gain much more experience and this has really helped his career and placed him at the top in Nigeria.

Career

Olu Jacobs as stated earlier started his career immediately after his tertiary education. Though he is very active in church activities but he by himself developed an interest in acting which made him pursue it, he got inspiration from his role model the late Hubert Ogunde.

He has acted in numerous Nollywood movies and his roleplays have been top-notch, very skillful and talented, his interpretation is exceptional.

He has featured and starred in various movies and also TV series like The Venturers, Angels, Till Death Us Do Part, The goodies and so many others.

Olu Jacobs is an award-winning actor, writer and producer and he has worked with many top Nollywood veterans in the Nigerian movie space and also abroad.

You must have seen him act in many Yoruba movies, English movies, Igbo movies and even in some Hausa movies, his talent speaks volumes and as someone who spent a quite huge number of his life in England, he has acted in a lot of British movies.

Personal Life & Relationship

Olu Jacobs is happily married to his wife the popular Joke Silver, they are both very intelligent and talented and also doing well individually. Their marriage is blessed with two children and also grandchildren.

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Awards

As a talented thespian who has been in the movie industry for decades, you definitely know he has won numerous awards and Olu Jacobs net worth and his biography will not be complete without mentioning this, below are some of Olu Jacobs awards.

• Best Actor in Lead Role, “Dancing Heart” by African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) – 2007
• Recognition and National Honours of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) by Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan – 2011
• Merit Award for Outstanding Achievement in Acting by Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards – 2013
• Life Time Achievement Award by City People Movie – 2015
• Lifetime Achievement Awards together with his wife, Actress Joke Silva by Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) – 2016
• Best Actor in Supporting Role “Oloibiri” by African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) – 2017

These are just few we have mentioned, Olu Jacobs Shelf is filled with numerous awards.

Net Worth

Olu Jacobs net worth is estimated to be $10 million, his earnings are attributed to years of acting, his investments, published content, deals and many more.

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Filmography

Below are some of the movies Actor Olu Jacobs has appeared in:

• The Professionals – 1977
• The Dogs of War – 1980
• Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend – 1985
• Pirates – 1986
• Vigilante – 1988
• The Venturers, Angels – 1990
• Iva – 1993
• Onome – 1996
• Aba Riot 1&2 -1999
• The Last Vote – 2001
• Obstacles – 1998
• Eye of the God’s – 2004
• Dear Sister – 2004
• Eagle’s Bride – 2005
• Omaliko 1&2 – 2005
• To Love a Stranger – 2005
• Dancing Heart – 2006
• Jealous Heart 1&2 – 2006
• 21 Days with Christ 1&2 – 2005
• Before the Sunrise 1&2 – 2005
• Kingdom Apart, 1&2 – 2007
• Hidden Treasure – 2008
• Beauty & the Beast 1-3 – 2008
• League of Gentlemen 1&2 – 2009
• Sacred Lies, 1-4 – 2011
• A Better Tomorrow, 1&2 – 2011
• Adesuwa – 2012
• Heroes and Zeros – 2012
• Potomanto – 2013
• The Antique – 2014
• Bloody Ring – 2014
• Dry – 2014
• Oloibiri – 2015
• Unviel – 2017
• The Royal Hibiscus Hotel – 2017