Brian Ogola

Brian Omondi Ogola Genard, credited as Brian Ogola (born December 8, 1939), is a Kenyan film, television and stage actor. Since 2012 he has played roles in television shows, such as Jane and Abel, and in films such as Kati Kati, Lusala, Neophobia, and Poacher which was the first Kenyan film to premiere on Netflix.

Early life Ogola was born in December 8, 1989 He attended Unity Primary School and later St. Mary’s School, Yala, where he completed his high school education and became interested in theatre. He performed in church plays and musicals around the city from 2009.

In 2015, he starred as Anto in the movie Kati Kati, which won 6 awards at the 2017 Kalasha Awards, as well as the 2017 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Film Festival's Emerging Filmmaker Award and Best Movie (East Africa) at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.

In 2017, he starred in the short film Neophobia, the only African movie chosen for the 70th Cannes Film Festival. He was nominated for best film supporting actor at the East African Riverwood Awards for his role in the movie. The same year, he appeared in the Too Early for Birds historical plays, based on the blog Owaahh and as Mark in the film 18 Hours written and directed by Njue Kevin.

In 2018, Ogola played Mutua in the Netflix short film Poacher.

Filmography

Television

Film