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Olu Jacobs

Nigerian actor

  • Fame52.2
  • Momentum9.2
  • Nigeria rank#243
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  • Fame52.2
  • Momentum9.2
  • Nigeria rank#243
  • Wikipedia4.3K
Born 1942 · age 84Nigeria
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    12 languages
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  • Rank in Nigeria
    #243
    Actors
  • Age
    84
    Born 1942
  • Known for
    Pirates
    1986
Summary
Updated 2026-06-23

Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs,, 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.

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52.2
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Momentum9.2
Historical11.6
Now attention17.6
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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#243
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