Bimbo Manuel Explained

Bimbo Manuel
Birth Date:	30 October 1958
Birth Place:	Nigeria
Nationality:	Nigerian
Citizenship:	Nigeria
Alma Mater:	University of Port Harcourt
Occupation:	Nollywood Actor
Years Active:	1985-present

Bimbo Manuel (born 30 October 1958)^[1] is a Nigerian actor.^{[2] [3] [4]} He was nominated for Best actor in a supporting role at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards.

Career

Bimbo hails from Lagos State.^[5] After graduating from the University of Port Harcourt with a degree in Theater Arts, he began his television career in 1985 as a broadcaster at Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC). He later moved to Ogun State Television (OGTV)^[6] before commencing his acting career in 1986^[5]

Selected filmography

Films

• State of Emergency (2000) as Kevin
• Broad Day Light (2001) as Inspector Williams
• Born 2 Suffer (2002) as Prince
• Ayomida (2003) as Captain
• Hell Bound (2004)
• Women's Cot (2005)
• Sitanda (2006) as Amanzee
• The Mortal Man (2007)
• Oromodie (2008) as Chief Aborisade
• Tango with Me (2010) as Counsellor
• Alero's Symphony (2011) as Dr. Coker
• Heroes & Zeros (2012) as Amos Ayefele
• Torn (2013) as Psychotherapist
• Dazzling Mirage (2014) as Dr. Femi
• Render to Caesar (2014)
• October 1 (2014)
• Heaven's Hell (2015)
• Shijuwomi (2015)^{[7] [8] [9]}
• 93 Days (2016) as Dr. Wasiu Gbadamosi
• Banana Island Ghost (2017) as Baba God
• King Invincible (2017) as Oba Adetoro
• If I Am President (2018) as Elvis
• Seven (2019) as Mr. Tayo
• Eyimofe (2020) as Clarence
• Charge and Bail (2021) as Olisa Ossai
• Blood Sisters (2022) as Priest
• Blood Vessel (2023) as Ebiye
• Breath of Life (2023) as Mr. Coker
• House of Ga'a (2024) as Ashipa

Television

• Checkmate (1991-1994) as Nduka Okereke
• Fuji House of Commotion
• Tinsel (2012) as Dan Ade-Williams
• Castle and Castle (2018) as Duke Castle
• (2021) as Habib Mogaji
• The Governor (2016) as David Ochello

Notes and References

1. News: Nollywood Actor Bimbo Manuel Marks 60th Birthday Today. October 30, 2018.
2. Web site: Nollywood needs to produce more quality films –Bimbo Manuel . thenationonlineng.net . 13 August 2014.
3. Web site: I was once paid N20 per show by NTA –Bimbo Manuel . dailyindependentnig.com . 13 August 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140703120533/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/03/i-was-once-paid-n20-per-show-by-nta-bimbo-manuel/ . 3 July 2014 .
4. Web site: Nadia vs Manuel in Zero to Hero . punchng.com . 13 August 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120822005508/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/arts-life/nadia-vs-manuel-in-zero-to-hero/ . 22 August 2012 .
5. Web site: I have a good reputation-Bimbo Manuel. Nigerian Films. November 14, 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141224130423/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/5860/5/i-have-a-good-reputation-bimbo-manuel.html. December 24, 2014.
6. News: I count my success in my wife, children... —Bimbo Manuel. Nigerian Tribune. Segun Adebayo. May 19, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141214104135/http://tribune.com.ng/news2013/index.php/en/component/k2/item/12282-i-count-my-success-in-my-wife-children-bimbo-manuel. December 14, 2014.
7. Web site: Ayo Lijadu, Bimbo Manuel lead actors in Shijuwomi. The Nation. Ozolua Uhakheme. 22 April 2015.
8. Web site: Fast Rising Actress, Judith Audu, Veteran Actors Ayo Lijadu, Bimbo Manuel Storm Location for SHIJUWOMI. Shybell Media. Shybell Media News. 14 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150526161543/http://shybellmedia.blogspot.com/2015/04/fast-rising-actress-judith-audu-veteran.html. 26 May 2015. dead.
9. Web site: 'Shijuwomi' Judith Audu, Ayo Lijadu and Bimbo Manuel star in new movie. Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 9 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150410222627/http://pulse.ng/movies/shijuwomi-judith-audu-ayo-lijadu-and-bimbo-manuel-star-in-new-movie-id3640347.html. 10 April 2015. dead.