Olu Jacobs
Olu Jacobs | |
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Olu Jacobs at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, March 2007 | |
| Born | Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs 11 July 1942 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Television | The Goodies Till Death Us Do Part Barlow at Large The Venturers Angels The Tomorrow People The Professionals The Third Eye |
| Spouse | Joke Silva |
Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, ⓘ (born 11 July 1942), 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.
In 2007, Jacobs won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He received the Industry Merit Award for outstanding achievements in acting at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and the MAA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.