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Olu Jacobs dies at 84

Olu Jacobs, the actor, died aged 84.

Life:
11 July 1942 to 16 September 2026
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
A life in 16 works, 1942 to 2026
All 16 works by year
  1. 2018The Royal Hibiscus Hotel as Richard
  2. 2015Oloibiri as Timipre
  3. 2014The Antique as Oba Akpen
  4. 2012Adesuwa as Ezomo
  5. 2007Lost in the Jungle as King Lanko
  6. 1986Pirates as Boomako
  7. 1985Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend as Col. Nsogbu
  8. 1984The Amazing Miss Stella Estelle as Mr. Jones
  9. 1983The Witches and the Grinnygog as Mr. Twebele Alabaster
  10. 1981Till Death... as TV Engineer
  11. 1980The Dogs of War as Customs Officer
  12. 1979Ashanti as Commissioner Batak
  13. 1977The Professionals as Sylvester
  14. 1975Rumpole of the Bailey as David Mazenze
  15. 1973Centre Play as Obi Arinze
  16. 1966Till Death Us Do Part as TV Repairman

Known for

  1. 2018FilmThe Royal Hibiscus Hotelas Richard
  2. 1986FilmPiratesas Boomako
  3. 1985FilmBaby: Secret of the Lost Legendas Col. Nsogbu
  4. 1980FilmThe Dogs of Waras Customs Officer
  5. 1979FilmAshantias Commissioner Batak