Tony Umez Explained

Tony Umez
Birth Date:1964 8, df = yes
Birth Place:Ogidi, Anambra State
Nationality:Nigerian
Occupation:actor
Years Active:1993-present
Alma Mater:University of Lagos
Spouse:Patsy Umez (m..16 November 1999)

Tony Umez is a veteran Nigerian actor.[1] He has acted in more than 200 Nollywood films of both English and Yoruba languages[2] since his debut in the 1998 film Died Wretched: Buried in N2.3m Casket.[3]

Early life and education

Tony Umez was born in Ogidi, Anambra State in southeast Nigeria. His mother is from Cross River State while his father is from Ogidi, the same place he was born. Despite his Igbo origin, he doesn't speak Igbo but can fluently speak Efik, his mother's language.Umez grew up in Lagos where he had his primary and secondary education.He also has a bachelor's degree and master's degree in English and international law and diplomacy respectively from the University of Lagos.

Acting career

He started acting in his secondary days when he performed in stage plays and dramas. In 1993, the actor joined Nollywood. He did not get a dime from his two movies which made him leave the industry for a few years.

Filmography

Year Film Role
1997The Princess
1998 Died Wretched Chris
1999 The Visitor Mike
2000Executive CrimeCollins
2001Death WarrantMike
2001 Attack Pastor Gideon
2002Blind Justice
2003 Blood Sister Kenneth
2003Christ in MeRichard
2003 Billionaires Club Zed
2003Forever Yours Paul
2004 My first love.
2005Total DisgraceAndy
2006Demon In-LawEmeka
2007100 Days in the JungleOvie Okito
2008Before My EyesLanre
2010Stranger on My BedSamuel
2016Moon MaidsIgwe Osita
2018GambleDavid
2020Family GuestFelix
2021LockdownMartins
2023THE FAST LANE: Hunt for Gold MineJames Senior

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-06-07 . Nollywood: 'I wasn't paid for my first 2 roles', Veteran actor, Tony Umez . 2022-07-17 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
  2. Web site: Tony Umez: From Acting As Couple, My Wife and I Got Married. Nigeria Films.
  3. punchng.com