Frank Artus Explained
| Frank Artus |
| Birth Name: | Gregory Artus Frank |
| Birth Date: | 4 May 1979 |
| Birth Place: | Montserrado County |
| Occupation: | actor |
| Nationality: | Liberian |
| Education: | AME University |
| Spouse: | Prima Cooper Frank |
| Children: | 3 |
Gregory Artus Frank (born May 4, 1979), also known as Frank Artus, is a Liberian actor,[1] director, and producer in the West African film industries.[2]
Early life and education
Frank was born in Montserrado County, Liberia.[3] His nationality is Liberian.[4] [5] He attended college at AME University in Monrovia, obtaining a degree in Human Resources Management.[6]
Career
Frank began his career in Liberia. Shortly afterwards, he branched out to Ghana where he worked at Venus Films,[7] then eventually moved on to shoot movies in Nigeria (Nollywood). After acting in minor roles in Liberia, Artus wrote, directed, and starred in the movie Juetey (Children's Business). In 2008, Juetey won six awards including best writer, best supporting actress, and movie of the year. Juetey was Frank's first attempt at screenwriting.
Since then, he has filmed more than 100 movies. He has been nominated for many awards and won the Best International Actor award for 2012 at the African Academy Awards. He also won the Hall of Grace Award 2013. One of his best-known films is 2012's Order of the Ring, in which he performed in the nude.[8] [9] In 2015, Frank was presented with the Face of Africa Award as a well-known actor.[10] He also received several awards, including the Humanitarian Figure Award from the Continental Award Committee[11] for his contributions to the fight against ebola.[12] [13]
Personal
Frank is married to his childhood sweetheart Prima Cooper Frank and the couple currently has three kids, two girls and a boy who he named after his mentor, Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan.[14]
Notes and References
- . The Liberian Connection,
- https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/82256/meet-the-faces-to-watch-in-nollywood-this-year.html "Meet the Faces to Watch in Nollywood this Year"
- http://allafrica.com/stories/201308290577.html Liberia: Mixed Reactions - Dream Debo Expresses Disappointment in Artus Frank at Dream House Reality Show"
- http://therecorderng.com/why-i-cant-marry-genevieve-frank-artus/ "WHY I CAN’T MARRY GENEVIEVE – FRANK ARTUS"
- http://www.pulse.com.gh/celebrities/social-responsibility-franks-artus-adopts-ebola-victims-children-in-liberia-id3910239.html "Franks Artus adopts Ebola victims' children in Liberia"
- http://www.nigeriadailynews.news/sites/news/96980-frank-artus-celebrates-birthday.html "Frank Artus celebrates birthday"
- http://www.modernghana.com/movie/10890/frank-artus-tells-his-experience-in-nigeria-whiles-shooting.html "Frank Artus Tells His Experience in Nigeria While Shooting My Husband’s Funeral."
- http://www.africanmoviesnews.com/2012/11/kensteve-anukas-order-of-the-ring-secures-gtb-award-for-frank-artus/ "Kensteve Anuka’s ‘Order Of The Ring’ secures GTB Award for Frank Artus"
- http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/frank-artus-goes-nude-new-movie/ "Frank Artus goes nude in new movie"
- http://www.liberianewsagency.org/pagesnews.php?nid=5753 "Movie Icon Sees Liberia 'Raising And Shining'.
- http://allafrica.com/stories/201509101331.html "Liberia: Limu Lambasts Gov't Over Lack of 'Tangible Gift'"
- http://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/frank-artus-present-awards "Frank Artus to Present Awards"
- http://elbcradio.com/2story.php?record_id=1816&sub=66&lang=1 " Liberian Artist to receive Honorary Award in U.S."
- http://www.makinmagazine.com/people-dont-know-that-i-have-been-married-for-11years-with-children-frank-artus-reveals/ "PEOPLE DON’T KNOW THAT I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 11 YEARS WITH CHILDREN… FRANK ARTUS REVEALS"
