Olu Jacob, born as Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, is a veteran Nigerian actor and film executive.
He has been hailed as one of the greatest and most widely respected African actors of his generation.
Olu Jacob was born on July 11, 1942, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
He spent most of his early years in Kano, where he attended Holy Trinity School and was a member of the drama and literature club.
Olu Jacob moved to England in 1966 to study acting at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.
He has starred in several British television series and international films, including “The Dogs of War,” “Pirates,” and “Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend.”
Olu Jacob has also been active in the Nigerian film industry, known as Nollywood, and has featured in over 100 movies.
He is married to Joke Silva, another prominent figure in the Nigerian film industry.
Olu Jacob is the CEO of Royal Practitioners, a body set up to train and equip movie professionals on the rudiments and essentials of the movie industry.
He has received numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to the entertainment industry, including the Industry Merit Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in 2013.
Olu Jacob has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million.
He is known for his role as an Immigration Officer in the American war film “Dogs of War.”
Olu Jacob has been conferred with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in 2016.
He is active on social media, particularly on Instagram, where he has over 131,000 followers.
Olu Jacob has been an inspiration to many aspiring actors and has paved the way for the younger generation of actors in Nigeria.
