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| Taiwo Hassan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Taiwo Hassan 31 October 1959 Ilaro, Ogun State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Ogogo |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actor . Producer . Director . Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1981- till date |
Taiwo Hassan (Listen, born 31 October 1959), also known as Ogogo, is a Nigerian film actor, screenwriter, producer and director.
Early
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.
Education
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.
Career
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.
Filmography
- Atitebi (1994?)
- Agbelebu (1995)
- 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
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Anikulapo | Nominated |
References
- ^ Odunayo, Adams (2 February 2015). "I Pray My Wife Forgives Me For Marrying 2nd Wife –Ogogo". Naij.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- "Senator Yayi surprises Ogogo - The Nation Newspaper". thenationonlineng.net. 5 January 2020. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ "Taiwo Hassan Biography (Early life, Career, Films)". Naija Biography. 22 December 2020. Archived from the original on 15 October 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- "10 Quick facts about Nollywood actor Ogogo who fought hoodlums in Ogun - P.M. News". Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. 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
- Taiwo Hassan at IMDb
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