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 The Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting role is an annual merit by the Africa Film Academy to recognize and reward actors in a supporting role in a film. References {{Africa Movie Academy Awards Lists of award winners F ...

for his performance in the 2004 film ''

The Mayors ''The Mayors'' is a 2004 Nigerian drama film written, produced and directed by Dickson Iroegbu, and starring Richard Mofe-Damijo, Sam Dede, Segun Arinze and Mike Ezuruonye. The film won 5 awards at the maiden edition of the African Movie Academ ...

''. 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 ranke ...

teaching acting to upcoming actors. One of his students,

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

Selected filmography

*'' Our Jesus Story'' (2020) *''

The Good Husband ''The Good Husband'', is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed and produced by Dickson Iroegbu. The film stars Sam Dede and Monalisa Chinda in the lead roles whereas Francis Duru, Thelma Okoduwa-Ojiji, Paul Sambo and Bassey Ekpo Bassey made suppor ...

'' (2020) *''

The Legend of Inikpi ''The Legend of Inikpi'' is a 2020 Nigerian epic drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase. The film stars Nancy Ameh in the titular role. The film was the debut as a film producer for actress Mercy Johnson. Set in the ancient kingdoms of Igala ...

'' (2020) *''Kamsi'' (2018) *''In My Country'' (2017) *''The Lost Number'' (2012) *''

'' (2004) *'' The Last Burial'' (2000) *''

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'' (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

References

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