Olu Jacobs: Patriarch Of The Movie World

THE Nigerian movie industry has produced many veterans whose footprints have not only defined the path but have left a beacon on the way on which many have thrived in the make-believe world.One of such greats is Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, professionally known as Olu Jacobs, who towers well above many of his contemporaries, both in stature and substance.

Olu Jacobs is a world-acclaimed actor, celebrated globally for his uncommon craftsmanship as a thespian. He is an international multi-award-winning actor, writer, producer, television personality, scriptwriter, television broadcaster, businessman and entrepreneur. He is a pioneer actor in Nollywood and is believed to have set the trajectory of posterity in the industry through his profound contributions, both on and off cameras.By any conceivable parameters, Olu Jacobs is a successful professional who has paid his dues in the movie industry and is thus highly respected by all. The 79-year-old veteran actor has put in over five decades of his life in bringing joy and entertainment to many homes in Nigeria and beyond. He is believed to have featured in over 200 home videos, 30 television productions in Nigeria alone and over 100 stage productions.

Olu Jacobs is a globally celebrated actor who has featured in major blockbusters nationally and internationally. He is regarded as one of the most respected African actors and cultural icons. He has played a pivotal role in the conception of Nollywood as an industry and the entire Nigerian entertainment industry. Olu Jacobs has been hailed by many as one of the greatest and most widely respected African actors of his generation. He is considered by several media, film commentators, critics, and other actors to be one of the most influential African actors of all time, and is widely regarded as the bridge between the old actors and the new ones.