Taiwo Hassan
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Taiwo Hassan | |
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| Born | Taiwo Hassan 31 October 1959 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Ogogo |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actor . Producer . Director . Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1981- till date |
Taiwo Hassan (, born 31 October 1959), also known as Ogogo, is a Nigerian film actor, screenwriter, producer and director.
Early
[edit]Taiwo Hassan was born on 31 October 1959 in Ilaro, a town in Ogun State, Nigeria. He has a twin brother, and his family has a history of twins. His father and grandfather were both twins.[1][2][3][4]
Education
[edit]Ogogo completed primary education at Christ Church School in Ilaro. He attended Gazikia college in Lagos for his secondary education but was unable to finish it due to a financial problem. He then studied at a technical college and worked as an automobile mechanic at the water corporation for about 13 years.[3][better source needed]
Career
[edit]Ogogo began his acting career in 1981, shortly after starting work as a mechanic. In 1994 he left his job at the water corporation to concentrate on acting.[1]
Filmography
[edit]- Atitebi (1994?)
- Agbelebu (1995)[5]
- Agbo-Odaju (1995?)
- Danfo Driver (1995)
- Dr Brown (1995) (also writer)
- Eni Bi Okan (1995)
- Gogongo (Wind Pipe) (1995)
- Irawo Ayo (Lucky Star) (1995)
- Ede (Loro Oluwa) (1996)
- Ekun-Ayo (Tears of Joy) (1996) (also writer and producer)
- Iyawo Olele (Fancy Wife) (1996)
- Adopted Child (Omo Agbato) (1997)
- Baba No Go Die (1997)
- Omin (2008) as Adesina
- Elewon (2009) as Yomi
- Omo Ghetto (2010) as D.P.O
- Aye O (2016) as Faniyi
- Ọjọ ẹyẹ mi (My Joyous Day) (2016)
- Tenant of the House (2019) as Hon. Kasali
- Amerah (2021) as Alhaji
- Aníkúlápó (2022) as Alaafin Ademuyiwa
- Bank Alert (2023) as Grandpa
- IGE - the unlikely oil merchant (2023) as Olalere
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre (2024) as Alaafin Ademuyiwa
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Anikulapo | Nominated | [6] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Odunayo, Adams (2 February 2015). "I Pray My Wife Forgives Me For Marrying 2nd Wife –Ogogo". Naij.com. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ "Senator Yayi surprises Ogogo - The Nation Newspaper". thenationonlineng.net. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Taiwo Hassan Biography (Early life, Career, Films)". Naija Biography. 22 December 2020.
- ^ "10 Quick facts about Nollywood actor Ogogo who fought hoodlums in Ogun - P.M. News". Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Agbelebu". WorldCat. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
External links
[edit]- Taiwo Hassan at IMDb
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