About Chet Anekwe
Born 1901. Chet Anekwe was a Nigerian writer, film director, actor and screenwriter.
Chet Anekwe is an actor and filmmaker who was born in Nigeria and raised in New York City. His work spans Hollywood, Nollywood and the New York Theater.
Filmography
Awards and nominations
Africa Movie Academy Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2012 Unwanted Guest Best Actor in a leading Role
Best of Nollywood Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2013 Bended Knees Best Supporting Actor in an English film
Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2012 Bianca Best Actor – Diaspora
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2011 Tobi Best Actor In A Film/Short Story 2012 Unwanted Guest Best Actor in a Film
Other awards 1997 AUDELCO Award nominee: Best Performance in a Musical – Male, Chap Am So: The Amistad Story 2006 'VIV' AUDELCO Award winner: Best Ensemble, REAL Black Men Don't Sit Cross-Legged on the Floor: A Collage in Blues 2011 Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards (NAFCA) winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Diaspora, Paparazzi: Eye in the Dark 2012 Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards (NAFCA) winner: Best Actor – Diaspora, Unwanted Guest 2014 Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards (NAFCA) nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Diaspora, When One Door Closes
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chet Anekwe?
Director and actor
When was Chet Anekwe born?
Chet Anekwe was born in 1901 in Lagos.
What was Chet Anekwe's occupation?
Chet Anekwe was a writer, film director, actor and screenwriter.
What nationality was Chet Anekwe?
Chet Anekwe was Nigerian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chet Anekwe. https://biography.guide/chet-anekwe/
MLA: "Chet Anekwe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chet-anekwe/.
Chicago: "Chet Anekwe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chet-anekwe/.
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