Sam Dede Biography
Sam Dede is a Nigerian veteran actor, director, politician, and lecturer. Sam Dede as he is widely known in movies studied Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt.
He entered the Nollywood 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 honored with the 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 in 2018 for his performance in the 2017 film In My Country.
He was appointed as the Director-General of the Rivers State Tourism Development Agency in 2012 and served in the position for a short period.
He is also a lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt teaching acting to upcoming actors. One of his students, Yul Edochie went on to become a lead actor in Nollywood. He however said in 2012 that he would not drop acting for politics.
Sam Dede Age
Sam Dede was born on 17 November 1965, in Lagos, Nigeria. He is 57 years old.
Sam Dede Height
Dede stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Sam Dede Family
Sam was born and raised by his caring parents in Lagos, Nigeria. However, information regarding his family members is under review and this section will be updated as soon as possible.
Sam Dede Wife
He is happily married to his pretty wife Tammy Sam-Dede.
Sam Dede Net Worth
Dede has an estimated net worth of $ 3 million.
Sam Dede Career
Sam Dede is a Nigerian veteran actor, director, politician, and lecturer. Sam Dede as he is widely known in movies studied Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt.
He entered the Nollywood 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 honored with the 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 in 2018 for his performance in the 2017 film In My Country.
He was appointed as the Director-General of the Rivers State Tourism Development Agency in 2012 and served in the position for a short period.
Sam Dede Movies and TV Shows
Movies
- Issakaba 2001
- Here Love Lies
- Igodo 1999
- Brotherhood 2022
- Gone 2021
- Gbege 2022
- In My Country 2017
- The Legend of Inikpi 2020
- The Black Book 2023
- The Last Burial 2000
- Issakaba 2
- Mission to Nowhere 2008
- Foreigner’s God 2019
- War Front
- The Mayors 2004
- Blood Money 1997
- Excess Money
- Our Jesus Story 2020
- Issakaba 4
- Blood and Oil
- Liquid Black Gold 2009
- Issakaba 3
- War Front 2
- Radio Without Ba…
- 5 Apostles 2009
- Kamsi
- Blood Money 2 1997
- Be My Wife 2
- Bakassi: The Lost H…
- Money & Power 1 & 2
- Die Another Day 2
- The Lost Number
- The Scorpion…
- Never Die for Love 2
- Foul Play
- The Preacher
- Paradise
- Bumper to Bumper
- Never Die for Love
- Makers of Justice 2
- Die Another Day
- The Scorpion…
- Cold Revenge
- Desperadoes
- Bloody Night
- Ijogbon
- Open Secret
- Purple Hearts
- King of Crude
- Mission to Nowhere 2
- Plight
TV Shows
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The Black Book. 4.9. Angel. 2023.
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Here Love Lies. 5.2. Father Abraham. 2023.
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Garbage. 2022.
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Brotherhood. 5.2. Officer Daniel. 2022.
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Foreigner’s God. 5.9. Dim Odigbo. 2022.
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Bakassi: The Lost Homeland. 2022.
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Gone. 7.8. Ani. 2021.
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Plight. 2020.
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