Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs also known as Olu Jacobsis a Nigerian actor.

He was born on July 11, 1942 in Abeokuta Ogun state, Nigeria. Olu Jacobs has featured in several British Television series and international films.

Most movie critics and commentators considers him as one of the most influential actors in Africa and regarded as a cultural icon.

Facts about Olu Jacobs

Real Name	Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs.
Showbiz Name	Olu Jacobs
Age	82 (as of 2024)
Birthday	Friday, July 11, 1942
Nationality	Nigerian
Spouse	Joke Silva (since 1989)
Profession	Actor (Nollywood and Hollwood)
Year Active	1970 – Present
Education	Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
Children	3 (Olusoji Jacobs, Olugbenga Jacobs, and Dayo Jacobs)
Net Worth	$2.3 Million

Olu Jacobs Biography

Olu Jacobs is a veteran Nigerian actor. He has made a mark i the Nigerian movie industry and overseas.

He has been active in the movie industry for over four decades. Jacobs has worked with various repertoire theaters in Britain and featured in some international movies.

He received training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in England.

Olu Jacobs in 2007 won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

He has distinguished himself as a godfather in Nollywood, paving a successful path for many emerging actors and actresses in the industry.

Jacobs took inspiration from legendary actor and film maker Hubert Ogunde through his yearly concert party held at Colonial Hotel in Kano.

At the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Olu Jacobs was honoured with the industry Merit Award for his outstanding achievements in acting.

Olu Jacobs Wife: Meet Joke Silva The Wife of Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs

Joke Silva (Olu Jacobs wife) is a veteran Nigerian actress, director, and businesswoman. She was born in 1961.

She was born in Lagos, Nigeria into a family of four children. Joke Silva is of a Saro ethnicity. Her parents were Chief Emmanuel Afolabi Silva who was a lawyer and Adebimbola Silva, a pioneering doctor.

Joke Silva is married to veteran actor Olu Jacobs and has two children. They met in 1981 at the National Theatre, Lagos during the 21st independence anniversary.

Net Worth

The veteran actor Olu Jacobs is worth legitimately $2.3 Million. He makes his money from acting and corporate endorsement deals.

Olu Jacobs Children: Who Are Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva Children?

Nigerian veteran actor Olu Jacobs and his wife Joke Silva shares two children including Olusoji Jacobs and Olugbenga Jacobs.

Before marrying Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs had a daughter namely Dayo Jacobs.

Is Olu Jacobs Dead?

Actor Olu Jacobs is not dead. The actor is still alive according to his wife Joke Silva.

Joke on Sunday, June 30, 2024 dismissed another death rumor of her husband after 2021.

This is the second time the veteran actor has been falsely pronounced dead.

While speaking with TheNews and PMNEWS on Sunday afternoon, Joke Silva trashed the death rumors of her husband, Olu Jacobs.

She took to her Instagram story to write, “my husband is alive and doing just fine”.

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