Basorge Tariah Jr. (born June 9, 1967) is a Nigerian actor and comedian.

Early life and education

Tariah Jr. is from

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, Kalabari, in

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. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port-Harcourt.

Career

Tariah Jr. made his first professional appearance as a stand-up comedian at the

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in 1989, and was paid 171 naira ($24, per 1989 exchange rate) for the job. He has been described as an ace actor & Nollywood veteran by reputable Nigerian media house,

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. Tariah Jr. is best remembered for the character of ''Do Good'' in

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’s award-winning soap opera ''Candle Light'', featuring alongside

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Personal life

Tariah Jr. is married to Doris Basoene Tariah, and together they have four children. In 2017, the former governor of Rivers State,

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& current Nigerian minister of transportation (as of 2019) organized a birthday party for Tariah Jr for his 50th birthday.

Selected filmography

*''Camouflage (2020) as Oghene'' *''Lagos Landing (2018) as A.K.'' *''Run (2017)'' *''Head Gone (2014)'' *''The Meeting (2012) as Prof. Akpan Udofia'' *''Felicima: One Gift (2009) as Charles'' *''Blood On Ice (2006) as Dean'' *''Playing Games (2004)'' *''Fools (2003)'' *''Unforgeable (2003)'' *''Runs! (2002) as James'' *''My Guy (1999)'' *''Full Moon (1998) as Nana'' *''Domitilla (1996) as Tony'' *''Silent Night (1996)''

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tariah Jr., Basorge Living people 1967 births Nigerian male comedians University of Port Harcourt alumni People from Rivers State Nigerian male television actors 20th-century Nigerian male actors Nigerian comedians 21st-century Nigerian male actors African comedians