Bob-Manuel Udokwu

Bob-Manuel Obidimma Udokwu (born 18 April 1967) is a Nigerian actor, movie director, producer and politician. Udokwu was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards for his role in the film Adesuwa. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2014.

Early life Bob-Manuel was born to Mr. Geoffrey Nwafor Udokwu and Ezelagbo Udokwu, in Nkwelle-Ogidi, Anambra State.

Education

He attended St. Peters Primary School (now Hillside Primary School) in the Coal Camp, Enugu, Enugu State for his elementary education, and Oraukwu Grammar School, Oraukwu, Anambra State for his secondary education. He proceeded to the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts. He later bagged a master's degree in Political Science with a specialization in International Relations from the University of Lagos. He was the president of the Nigeria University Theater Arts Student Association from 1989 – 1990.

Personal life

Udokwu met Cassandra Joseph when he was doing his master's degree program at the University of Lagos, while she was an undergraduate at the university. They married on 19 February 2000. They have two children: Elyon Chinaza and Marcus Garvey. He is a Christian. In 2022, he was appointed by governor Charles Soludo of Anambra state, as a special adviser on entertainment, tourism, and media.

Udokwu enrolled his children in public educational institutions to ensure they experienced a grounded upbringing despite his status as a high-profile celebrity. However, his daughter experienced bullying from peers during her schooling as a result of his public visibility and fame.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1992 Living in Bondage Mike 1993 Living in Bondage 2 Mike 1993 When the Sun Sets 1994 Black Maria 1995 Rattlesnake Maduako Olisa Jnr 1995 True Confessions 1997 Rituals Terry 1998 Blood Money: The Vulture Men 2 Bank Inspector 1998 Karishika Pastor Evarist 1998 Most Wanted 1&2 Alex 1998 Captive Nick 1999 Tokunboh Prince Chidi 1999 Camouflage 2000 Executive Crime Stanley 2001 Mothering Sunday Ejike 2002 Evil Doers John 2002 My Girl 2002 Old School 2003 Private Sin Nurse 1 2004 Risky Affair Steve 2005 Games Women Play Bill What a World 2006 Naked Sin My Time Home Apart 2006 Games Men Play 2006 Soul Engagement 2007 The Key for Happiness Kelvia 2007 A Time to Love Peter 2007 Cover Up Harrison 2007 Endless Tears 2007 Forgive Me 1&2 2008 Tears in Marriage 1&2 2008 Heaven after Hell 2012 Adesuwa 2016 Break the Silence 2019 Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Mike 2024 Ugly Bird King 2024 Life in Pieces 2024 Hijack '93 Lieutenant Dokunbo

Television Year Title Role At Your Service 1991–1994 Checkmate 2020 It's a Crazy World (2020–2021) Don Chukwuma