Dele Odule (born 23 November 1961) is a Nigerian film actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He was nominated in the “Best Supporting Actor (Yoruba)” category at the 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the film Kori Koto. He presently holds the position of President of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria.
Early Life and Education
Odule was born on 23 November 1961 in Ile-Ife, Osun State, in the southwestern region of Nigeria, but his roots are in Oru Ijebu, within the Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria, where he completed his primary and secondary education. He earned a Grade II Certificate from the Teacher’s Training College, Oru, before advancing to the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, where he studied Theatre Arts.
Career
Dele began his acting journey in a drama group called Oloko Theatre Group under the mentorship of Mukaila Adebisi. He made his first appearance in 1986 and gained widespread recognition after starring in the movie Ti Oluwa Ni Ile. Since then, he has featured in over 200 films. He is also currently an ambassador for Airtel Nigeria.
