Jide Kosoko
Jide Kosoko | |
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| Born | 12 January 1954 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
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| Years active | 1964-present |
Prince Jide Kosoko is a veteran Nigerian actor.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and career
He was born on January 12, 1954 in Lagos to the Kosoko royal family of Lagos Island. He studied business administration at Yaba College of Technology.[6] He began his acting career as a child actor in 1964 in a television production Makanjuola. He has featured in several Nollywood movies of both English and Yoruba Genres.[7]
Personal life
He is married to two wives; Karimat and Henrietta[6] with children and grandchildren.[2]
Selected filmography
- The Department (2015)[8]
- Gidi Up (2014) (TV Series)
- Doctor Bello (2013)
- The Meeting (2012)
- Last Flight to Abuja (2012)
- I'll Take My Chances (2011)
- The Figurine (2009)
- Jenifa
References
- ^ "How I survived car crash – Jide Kosoko". punchng.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ a b "I would have been disappointed if none of my children became an actor – Jide Kosoko". punchng.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Jide Kosoko reveals he has diabetes". dailypost.ng. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "My life as Jide Kosoko's daughter—Abidemi Kosoko". tribune.com.ng. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Dad doesn't know how to discipline kids— Jide Kosoko's daughter". punchng.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ a b Yetunde Bamidele. "Nollywood Actor, Jide Kosoko talks about life at the age of 60". Naij. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "Jide Kosoko: A true actor at 60". Daily Independent. January 18, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "'The Department' Watch Osas Ighodaro, OC Ukeje, Majid Michel in trailer". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
External links
- Jide Kosoko at IMDb