Dr. Alex Usifo, a renowned Nigerian actor, has left an indelible mark on the African Cinema Landscape

Dr. Alex Usifo, a renowned Nigerian actor, has left an indelible mark on the African Cinema Landscape

Born Alex Usifo Omiagbo, on the 16th of April 1953 in Ewohimi, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, is a multiple award-winning Nigerian actor and one of the fathers of Nollywood,

Asides being a prolific actor, he is also very passionate about academics. He studied Mass Communication And Philosophy at the University of Lagos before proceeding for a masters degree and obtained his PhD from Babcock university Western Nigeria in July 2016.

Usifo made a name for himself long before Nollywood came into existence, His acting career kicked off however in 1984, as he started attending NTA, Victoria Island to take part in the weekly series.

His Recognition came in 1988 when he starred in Zeb Ejiro’s soap opera, Ripples, and became a household name after playing the role of terrifying Chief Odiete in the shortlived NTA TV series “Beyond Our Dreams” .

He became one of Nollywood’s most unforgettable villains, one of his notable roles was in the classic movie Silent Night, starring Ramsey Nouah and Segun Arinze.

Before venturing into the movie world, the film star took a shot at priesthood as he attended St Peter and Paul Seminary Bodeja, Ibadan but later opted out.

It is reported that actor who lost his mother in 1970 became born-again in 1991 and once hawked fried fish and fruits to complement his parents’ lean resources.

In 2012, Achievers International University and Seminary, Spain in conjunction with Action Word Educational Services, Lagos, honoured the veteran actor with a doctorate degree in recognition of his excellence in artistic performance in the entertainment industry.

He has been reported to be lecturing at a private University and as recent as 2023 starred in the movie ‘Black Book’ with Sam Dede and Richard Mofe-Damjo.

He featured in over 50 movies, some of which include:

☞︎ End of the Wicked
☞︎ Okoro the Prince
☞︎ Strong Men at Work
☞︎ Trumpet of Death
☞︎ Who am I
☞︎ Final Point
☞︎ The Guilty
☞︎ Azima
☞︎ Silent Night
☞︎ Desperadoes
☞︎ My Love
☞︎ Classical Fraud
☞︎ Dangerous Sisters
☞︎ Enakhe
☞︎ The Black Book

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