Taiwo Hassan Explained
Taiwo Hassan (born 31 October 1959), also known as Ogogo, is a Nigerian film actor, screenwriter, producer and director.
Early
Taiwo Hassan was born on 31 October 1959 in Ilaro, a town in Ogun State, Nigeria. He has a twin brother, and his family has a history of twins. His father and grandfather were both twins.[1] [2] [3]
Education
Ogogo completed primary education at Christ Church School in Ilaro. He attended Gazikia college in Lagos for his secondary education but was unable to finish it due to a financial problem. He then studied at a technical college and worked as an automobile mechanic at the water corporation for about 13 years.[4]
Career
Ogogo began his acting career in 1981, shortly after starting work as a mechanic. In 1994 he left his job at the water corporation to concentrate on acting.[1]
Filmography
- Atitebi (1994?)
- Agbelebu (1995)[5]
- Agbo-Odaju (1995?)
- Danfo Driver (1995)
- Dr Brown (1995) (also writer)
- Eni Bi Okan (1995)
- Gogongo (Wind Pipe) (1995)
- Irawo Ayo (Lucky Star) (1995)
- Ede (Loro Oluwa) (1996)
- Ekun-Ayo (Tears of Joy) (1996) (also writer and producer)
- Iyawo Olele (Fancy Wife) (1996)
- Adopted Child (Omo Agbato) (1997)
- Baba No Go Die (1997)
- Omin (2008) as Adesina
- Elewon (2009) as Yomi
- Omo Ghetto (2010) as D.P.O
- Aye O (2016) as Faniyi
- Ọjọ ẹyẹ mi (My Joyous Day) (2016)
- Tenant of the House (2019) as Hon. Kasali
- Amerah (2021) as Alhaji
- Aníkúlápó (2022) as Alaafin Ademuyiwa
- Bank Alert (2023) as Grandpa
- IGE - the unlikely oil merchant (2023) as Olalere
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre (2024) as Alaafin Ademuyiwa
Notes and References
- Web site: Adams . Odunayo . I Pray My Wife Forgives Me For Marrying 2nd Wife –Ogogo . Naij.com . 2 February 2015 . 25 January 2016 . 5 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160205054607/https://www.naij.com/377536-i-pray-my-wife-forgives-me-for-marrying-2nd-wife-ogogo.html . live .
- Web site: Senator Yayi surprises Ogogo - The Nation Newspaper . January 5, 2020 . 2022-02-26 . thenationonlineng.net . 26 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220226145310/https://thenationonlineng.net/senator-yayi-surprises-ogogo/amp/ . live .
- Web site: 10 Quick facts about Nollywood actor Ogogo who fought hoodlums in Ogun - P.M. News . 2023-06-09 . en-US . 9 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230609172421/https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/06/26/10-quick-facts-about-nollywood-actor-ogogo-who-fought-hoodlums-in-ogun/ . live .
- Web site: Taiwo Hassan Biography (Early life, Career, Films) . Naija Biography . 22 December 2020 . 20 March 2022 . 15 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211015205842/https://naijabiography.com/taiwo-hassan-biography-early-life-career-films/ . live .
- Web site: Agbelebu . 2023-10-25 . WorldCat.
- Web site: Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees . 2023-04-23 . AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees . en .
