Check Out 8 Nollywood Actors Who Are Older Than Pete Edochie And Looking Younger(Photos)

 

Veteran actor Pete Edochie is one of the oldest Nollywood actors still living. He was born on March 7, 1947 and is currently 73 years old. His movies include Igodo, Oracle and Lionheart.

Pete has been into professional acting for over 35 years. Several actors, who started that early at no more. However, there are some Nollywood actors, who are older than Pete, and have also been in the industry for long, who are still living. See below:

1. Jibola Dabo (78 Years Old)

Veteran actor Jibola Dabo was born on August 12, 1942 in Owo, Ondo State. He studied at University of Lagos and Columbia State University. Jibola Dabo, who appeared in the TV series "Super Story," has featured in movies like Bloody Carnival, Action King, My Fantasy and Mama's Love. He will be 78 later this month.

2. Olu Jacobs (78 Years Old)

Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, more commonly known as Olu Jacobs, was born on July 11, 1942 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He is one of the most respected Nigerian actors in the industry. His movies include Pirates, The Dogs of War, Ijele, Oganigwe and The Royal Hibiscus Hotel. His wife Joke Silva is also a Nollywood actor.

3. Laz Ekwueme (84 Years Old)

Born on January 28, 1936, his full name is Lazarus Edward Nnanyelu Ekwueme. He is a Nigerian actor, music composer and traditional ruler. He is the younger brother of Alex Ekwueme, a former Vice President of Nigeria. He studied at Yale University, Royal College of Music and Durham University. Laz Ekwueme has appeared in movies like Love Story and Formidable Force.

4. Kareem Adepoju (77 Years Old)

Veteran Yoruba actor and producer Alhaji Kareem Adepoju, popularly known as Baba Wande, has featured in movies like Abeni, Ti Oluwa Ni Ile and Arugba. He is currently 77 years old.

5. Fabian Adibe (78 Years Old)

Veteran Nollywood actor Fabian Adibe has featured in movies like Peace Talk, Hidden Truth and Django. He is currently 77 years of age.

6. Iya Rainbow

Veteran Nigerian actress Idowu Philips, also known as Iya Rainbow, was born on October 16, 1942. Her husband late Hubert Ogunde was a popular musician and actor and one of the pioneers of Nollywood. Iya Rainbow has featured in movies like Oga Bolaji, Sugar Rush and The White Handkerchief.

7. Chief Olalere Osunpaimo (80 Years Old)

Popularly known as Eda Onile Ola, veteran actor Olalere Osunpaimo was born in September 1939. He will be 81 by next month.