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Biography Nigeria reports that Veteran Nollywood Actor, Pete Edochie was born on March 7, 1947, in Enugu State, Nigeria. He is a Nigerian actor. Pete Edochie is seen as one of Africa’s most talented actors.
Pete Edochie Biography reports is one Nollywood actor that selects the characters he plays in films as the character must be fitting to his stature and the script must have a good storyline.
Pete Edochie Biography: Pete Edochie Early Days and Schools Attended
Pete Edochie had his education in Zaria, Kaduna State. Thereafter,Pete Edochie worked with Railway Cooperation. Pete Edochie thereafter went further to study a course in Journalism and Television in the School of Journalism and television in England.
Pete Edochie joined the Eastern Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation in 1967 and in 1980, he was trained formally in the BBC as a broadcaster.
Pete Edochie however came into the limelight in the 1980s when he played the lead role of Okonkwo in an NTA adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s all-time best selling novel, “Things Fall Apart”. Pete Edochie has featured in over 200 Nollywood movies and his prowess in the industry has won him many national and international awards.
Pete Edochie was kidnapped on August 16, 2009, on his way to an event along Nkpor in Anambra State. But was fortunately released on the next day being August 17, 2009.
Pete Edochie is married with children among who are Yul Edochie and Linc Edochie both Nollywood actors.
Pete Edochie biography summary
Full Name: Peter Edochie, MON
Citizenship: Nigerian
Age: 75 years (as of 2022)
Date of birth: 7 March 1947
Birthplace: Enugu, Anambra State, Nigeria
Children: Leo Edochie, Uche Edochie, Linc Edochie, Gene Edochie, Yul Edochie Profession: Actor, Producer, Businessman, Philanthropist
Marital status: Married
Ethnicity: African
Education: St. Patrick’s and St. James Primary School, Zaria, St. John’s College, School of Journalism and Television
Peter Edochie Early life
Peter Edochie, MON, was born in Enugu in the Anambra State of Nigeria in the southeastern part of the country. He is a descendant of the Igbo people of Nigeria. He grew up in Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria, and went to local schools in the state. Before moving to Kaduna, which is a state in the northern part of Nigeria, he began his primary education at St. Patrick’s. Later, he went to St. James Primary School in Zaria.
Who are the sons of Pete Edochie?
Pete has five sons, and some of them are often in the public eye. To fans, it can be confusing since many people already bear the Edochie name in the Nigerian film industry.
The sons of the legendary actor are: Leo Edochie Yul Edochie Linc Edochie Gene Edochie Uche Edochie
Who is the first son of Pete Edochie? Leo Edochie is the firstborn son of Pete Edochie. Unlike his celebrity father, he has chosen to live his life off social media. He also took a different career path.
Linc Edochie and Yul Edochie followed in their father’s footsteps. The two are actors in Nollywood and have appeared in several films. They have also won individual awards since they joined the industry.
Pete Edochie Profile: Biography Of Veteran Nollywood Actor Pete Edochie Movies
The list of Pete Edochie movies and TV shows is endless. However, here are some of his most famous titles.
Lost Kingdom (1999) Oduduwa (2000) Greedy Genius (2001) My Love (2002) Billionaires Club (2003) The Staff of Odo (2004) Sacred Tradition (2005) Naked Wrestler (2008) Idemili (2014) Mummy Why (2016)
In recent times, Biography reports that Pete Edochie has been cast in some of the most entertaining films, including Lionheart (2018) and Night Bus to Lagos (2019). In 2020, he was part of the cast in one movie titled Fatal Arrogance.
What is Pete Edochie net worth?
Pete Edochie net worth is estimated to be around $3.8 million. The amount has come from four decades of acting in Nollywood. In 2005, the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria placed him and others on a one-year ban from filming because he was collecting huge fees from producers.
Pete Edochie is a Nigerian actor, producer, businessman, and philanthropist. He has been active in Nigeria’s entertainment industry for four decades. Pete Edochie biography depicts a talented individual who pioneered the film industry in Nigeria and contributed immensely to its popularity across Africa and the rest of the world.
