Samuel Dedetoku, popularly known by his stage name Sam Dede (born 17 November 1968), is a

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veteran actor, director, politician and lecturer. Sam Dede as he is widely known in movies studied Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt.

Biography

Sam Dede was born on 17 November 1965 in

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and moved to

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Career

He entered the

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industry in 1995 and rose to prominence for his role in the film '' Ijele''. In 2005, Dede won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in the 2004 film '' The Mayors''. He was honoured with SVAFF 2014 Special Recognition Award for his lifetime achievement and contributions to Nigerian cinema. He was nominated for the

Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role The Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role is an annual merit by the Africa Film Academy to recognize and reward portrayer by a male actor in a major role in a film. References {{Africa Movie Academy Awards Lists of ...

in 2018 for his performance in the 2017 film ''In My Country''. He was appointed as the Director-General of the

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in 2012 and served in the position for a short period of time. He is also a lecturer in the

University of Port Harcourt The University of Port Harcourt is located in Choba in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Nigeria. It was established in 1975 as University College, Port Harcourt and was given university status in 1977. The University of Port Harcourt was rank ...

teaching acting to upcoming actors. One of his students,

Yul Edochie Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie populary known as Yul Edochie (born 7 January 1982) is a Nigerian actor, named after Russian actor Yul Brynner. He is from Anambra state Nigeria, the son of Nigerian actor Pete Edochie. He was raised both in Lagos a ...

went onto become a lead actor in Nollywood. He however said in 2012 that he would not drop acting for politics.

Selected filmography

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Our Jesus Story ''Our Jesus Story'', is a 2020 Nigerian religious drama film directed by Tchidi Chikere and produced by Ojiofor Ezeanyaeche for O.J Production. The film stars Frederick Leonard in the lead role as Jesus the Christ, whereas Zack Orji, Sam Dede ...

'' (2020) *'' The Good Husband'' (2020) *'' The Legend of Inikpi'' (2020) *''Kamsi'' (2018) *''In My Country'' (2017) *''The Lost Number'' (2012) *'' The Mayors'' (2004) *''

The Last Burial ''The Last Burial'' is a 2000 Nigerian classic supernatural film, directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. Plot This movie tells a story of a man who had financial difficulties, as a result of his predicament he was introduced to an occult group by ...

'' (2000) *'' Issakaba'' (2000) *'' Igodo'' (1999) * ''Blood Money'' (1997) *''Mission to Nowhere'' *''Darkest Night'' *''Blood and Oil'' *''Bumper to Bumper'' *''Never Die for Love'' *''5 Apostles'' *''Undercover'' *''Ijele'' *''Ashes to Ashes'' *''Gone''

References

External links

Official website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dede, Sam 1965 births Living people Nigerian male film actors Nigerian male stage actors Nigerian film directors Rivers State politicians Academic staff of the University of Port Harcourt 21st-century Nigerian male actors Nigerian actor-politicians Media people from Rivers State Male actors from Rivers State People from Lagos Heads of Rivers State government agencies and parastatals University of Port Harcourt alumni Nigerian male television actors Nigerian politicians People from Rivers State

Biography

Career

Selected filmography

See also

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