Bimbo Manuel
Bimbo Manuel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 October 1958 |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
| Occupation | Nollywood Actor |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Bimbo Manuel (ⓘ) (born 30 October 1958)[1] is a Nigerian actor.[2][3][4] He was nominated for Best actor in a supporting role at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards.[5]
Career
Bimbo hails from Lagos State.[6] After graduating from the University of Port Harcourt with a degree in Theater Arts, he began his television career in 1985 as a broadcaster at Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC). He later moved to Ogun State Television (OGTV)[7] before commencing his acting career in 1986.[6]He is a professional actor that start his carrier on radio in entertainment. Apart from acting, he is also a writer and a producer.[8]
Selected filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | State of Emergency | Kevin | |
| The Last Burial | |||
| 2001 | Broad Day Light | Inspector Williams | |
| 2002 | Born 2 Suffer | Prince | |
| 2003 | Ayomida | Captain | |
| 2004 | Hell Bound | ||
| 2005 | Women's Cot | ||
| 2006 | Sitanda | Amanzee | |
| 2007 | The Mortal Man | ||
| 2008 | Oromodie | Chief Aborisade | |
| 2010 | Tango with Me | Counsellor | |
| 2011 | Alero's Symphony | Dr. Coker | |
| 2012 | Heroes & Zeros | Amos Ayefele | |
| 2013 | Torn | Psychotherapist | |
| 2014 | Dazzling Mirage | Dr. Femi | |
| Render to Caesar | |||
| October 1 | |||
| 2015 | Heaven's Hell | ||
| Shijuwomi | [9][10][11] | ||
| 2016 | 93 Days | Dr. Wasiu Gbadamosi | |
| 2017 | Banana Island Ghost | Baba God | |
| King Invincible | Oba Adetoro | ||
| 2018 | If I Am President | Elvis | |
| Nigerian Prince | Smart | ||
| 2019 | Seven | Mr. Tayo | |
| 2020 | Eyimofe | Clarence | |
| 2021 | Ayinla | Uncle Sam | |
| Charge and Bail | Olisa Ossai | ||
| 2022 | Blood Sisters | Priest | |
| 2023 | Blood Vessel | Ebiye | |
| Breath of Life | Mr. Coker | ||
| 2024 | House of Ga'a | Ashipa |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Checkmate (1991-1994) | Nduka Okereke |
| Fuji House of Commotion | ||
| 2012 | Tinsel | Dan Ade-Williams |
| 2016 | The Governor | David Ochello |
| 2018 | Castle and Castle | Duke Castle |
| 2021 | King of Boys: The Return of the King | Habib Mogaji |
| 2024 | Princess on a Hill | Moyosore Lawson |
| 2025 | The Party |
References
- ^ "Nollywood Actor Bimbo Manuel Marks 60th Birthday Today". Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- ^ "Nollywood needs to produce more quality films –Bimbo Manuel". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ "I was once paid N20 per show by NTA –Bimbo Manuel". dailyindependentnig.com. Archived from the original on 3 July 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ "Nadia vs Manuel in Zero to Hero". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 22 August 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ vanguard (14 October 2013). "Rita Dominic, O. Ukeje, Phone Swap, others swoop Nollywood movie awards". Vanguard News. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ a b "I have a good reputation-Bimbo Manuel". Nigerian Films. Archived from the original on 24 December 2014. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ^ Segun Adebayo (19 May 2013). "I count my success in my wife, children... —Bimbo Manuel". Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 14 December 2014.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (22 December 2024). "Bimbo Manuel: It's hard to compare old Nollywood to new". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Ayo Lijadu, Bimbo Manuel lead actors in Shijuwomi". The Nation. Ozolua Uhakheme. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ^ "Fast Rising Actress, Judith Audu, Veteran Actors Ayo Lijadu, Bimbo Manuel Storm Location for SHIJUWOMI". Shybell Media. Shybell Media News. Archived from the original on 26 May 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^ "'Shijuwomi' Judith Audu, Ayo Lijadu and Bimbo Manuel star in new movie". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. Archived from the original on 10 April 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
External links
- Bimbo Manuel at IMDb