Dele Odule | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
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Years active | 1986–present |
Notable work | Ti Oluwa Ni Ile |
Dele Odule (ⓘ) (born 23 November 1961) is a Nigerian film actor, producer, director, and screenwriter.[1][2][3] He was nominated in the "Best Supporting Actor (Yoruba)" category at the 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the film Kori Koto.[4] He currently serves as the President of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria.[5]
Odule was born in the town of Ile-Ife, Osun State, but hails from Oru Ijebu, in Ijebu North local government of Ogun State in 1961,[6] where he had his basic and secondary school education.[7] He holds a Grade II Certificate from the Teacher's Training College, Oru before he proceeded to the University of Ibadan, Oyo State where he studied Theatre Arts.[8]
Dele started acting in a drama group called Oloko Theatre Group under the mentorship of Mukaila Adebisi. He made his debut appearance in 1986 before he was shot into the limelight after starring in the movie titled Ti Oluwa Ni Ile.[8] He has since gone on to star in over 200 movies.[8] He is also currently an ambassador for Airtel Nigeria.
Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
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2014 | 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Yoruba) | Nominated | |
2014 Yoruba Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in Supporting Role | Won | [10] | |
2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor –Yoruba | Nominated | [11] |