Some actors hold movies as their domain, while others excel at Television Drama. Uzor Arukwe is one of those who favor the later; he is a Nigerian actor who has excelled in many popular Television Series aired in Nigeria, as well as many east and southern African countries.
He is known for his versatility with roles, and for his ability to deliver whether the role assigned to him is an action one or a comedic one. In fact, while Uzor Arukwe has earned a reputation for his roles in comedies, it was actually an action movie that announced his presence as an actor.
Fans of this versatile actor who want to know more about him, including how he became an actor, and what movies he has featured in have come to the right place – that information follows shortly.
Uzor Arukwe’s Biography, Wife, Age, State, Movies And Net Worth
Uzor Arukwe Profile
- Real name: Uzor Arukwe
- Popularly Known As: Uzor Arukwe
- Date of Birth: August 6, 1983
- Place of Birth: Lagos State
- State of Origin: Abia State
- Occupation: Actor
- Net Worth: 30Million Naira (Estimated)
Uzor Arukwe Biography
Uzor Arukwe is a Nigerian OAP, MC, voiceover artiste, and actor with over 200 movies to his name, and a few nominations and awards to show for his over 9 years in the industry.
As an actor he has found himself drawn towards TV series as against movies; but has managed to leave a positive impression on the minds of members of the audience no matter the setting of the motion picture he happens to be working on.
Uzor Arukwe is one of the few Nigerian actors who has not found himself restricted to a particular type of movie role, but has continued to show himself as a dynamic actor who can deliver in so many different kinds of roles. His journey into acting is a very interesting one.
Uzor Arukwe Early Years
Uzor Arukwe was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on August 6, 1983, to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Arukwe, who hail from Abia State, Nigeria. As with most people in his tribe he was born into a Christian family, and was given a good home upbringing. They are 8 children in his family; and in an interview he stated that they were poor, and lived in a kind of building that is associated with poverty.
Uzor attended primary school in Lagos, but was sent to Port Harcourt to attend the Navy Secondary School there. He did well in his studies, and then went to Abia State University, where he studied economics. He then went to the University of Calabar for his Masters.
It was during his secondary school days that he picked up a love for acting, and when he graduated, he started actively going for auditions to find his place in the movie industry.
Career Development
His first acting role was in the 2000’s in the television series known as Flatmates. However, it was his first movie appearance which in 2014, in the movie titled Unspoken Truth. That movie appearance showcased his talent; and served as a spring board with which he launched his career in Nollywood.
From there on his career as an actor really took off; he got many roles pouring in, and established himself as an actor of repute. He then had the opportunity to spread his wings into other branches of entertainment like radio presenting; he became an OAP, and then voice over (as in radio shows and adverts). He has also become one of the biggest Master of Ceremonies and a renown show host.
His biggest selling point has been his voice; and the natural way he speaks both on set and in real life; this been a big boost to his career; thus opening up the radio airwaves for him.
Uzor Arukwe Movies
With so many movies to his name it is impossible to present all the movies he has featured in here and now. However, the following are quite popular.
Unspoken Truth (Year 2014)
Sergeant Tutu (Year 2017)
In Line (Year 2017)
Smash (Year 2018)
Sugar Rush (Year 2019)
The Set Up (Year 2019)
Hire a Woman (Year 2019)
Kpali (Year 2019)
Size 12 (Year 2019)
Code Wilo (Year 2019)
She is (Year 2019)
Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards (Year 2020)
Dear Affy (Year 2020)
Tanwa Savage (Year 2020)
Prophetess (Year 2021)
Dwindle (Year 2021)
Progressive Tailors Club (Year 2021)
The Blood Covenant (Year 2021)
Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke (Year 2022)
TV Shows
Oga! Pastor (2019)
Unbroken (2019)
Uzor Arukwe Awards
African Magic Viewers’ Choice Award – Best Actor in a Comedy or Movie (2020); for the movie “Smash” (Nominated)
African Magic Viewers’ Choice Award – Best Actor in a Comedy or Movie; for the movie “Size 12” (Nominated)
Best of Nollywood Awards – Best Actor (2021) for the movie “Yours Regardless” (Nominated)
Uzor Arukwe Wife
Uzor Arukwe is married; his wife is the beautiful and adorable Barbra Boyd-Arukwe, who is the Head of Human Resources at a Fitness and Sports company. The marriage is blessed with children, but there is no information about the children in public domain. However, we can confirm that they are happy together; there are pictures of them splashed all over social media.
How Old Is Uzor Arukwe?
Uzor Arukwe was born on August 6, 1983, making him 40 years old as at the time of writing this post. He retains the youthful figure he has through hard work in the gym; remember his wife is an executive at a fitness and sports company.
Uzor Arukwe’s State of Origin
Uzor Arukwe hails from Abia State in Eastern Nigeria. He is Igbo by tribe.
Uzor Arukwe’s Net Worth
Uzor Arukwe is worth around N30 million; and the money comes from his work as an actor both in Nollywood and on TV series. He also has other gigs such as radio presenting, advertorials, and so on. Uzor Arukwe is noted for his distinct black spot on his face, but still manages to get confused with his fellow actor Yaw with whom he shares the set on the popular TV series known as Flatmates.
