| Uzor Arukwe | |
| Birth Date: | 6 August 1983 |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | actor |
| Years Active: | 2014 present |
| Known For: | His role as Inspector Sam in Sergeant Tutu |
| Notable Works: | A Tribe Called Judah |
Uzor Arukwe (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor from Nkwerre, Imo State in the southeastern region of Nigeria. He is known for his works on screen and stage.[1]
He attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, south-south Nigeria.[2] He has a Bachelor of Science Economics, and another Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Abia State University, Uzor came to Calabar after obtaining his first degree where he also got a master's degree in Business Administrations.[3]
The Actor Uzor was born into a family of ten in Lagos State by his parents Mr and Mrs Arukwe. His parents are from Nkwerre, Imo State. He attended elementary school in Lagos because he was a '' Lagos boy''.
Arukwe made his Nollywood debut in 2014 in the movie Unspoken Truth but gained recognition for his role in Sergeant Tutu.[4] [5] His role as a private investigator in the 2019 movie, Code Wilo also earned him more recognition.[6] [7] He received 2 nominations for ‘Best Actor in Comedy or Movie’ in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award for his roles in Smash and Size 12 respectively and a nomination for 'Best Actor' in the 2021 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Yours Regardless.[8]
Uzor Arukwe likes to keep his personal life private. However, he is happily married with children but the identity of his wife has not been revealed.[9]
He was nominated in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award (AMVCA) and in the 2021 Best of Nollywood Awards.[10]
For his appearance in the film size 12 and smash, he was nominated twice for the 2020 African Magic Viewer's Choice Award for '' Best Actor in Comedy or Movie''.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Unspoken Truth | Martins | Debut role | |
| 2015 | Fine Girl | Gregory | Alongside Ozzy Agu, Grace-Charis Bassey | |
| 2016 | It's About Your Husband | Fred | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Yemi Blaq | |
| 2017 | Sergeant Tutu | Inspector Sam | Alongside Funny Bone, Tunji Aderibigbe | |
| In Line | Debo Devi | Alongside Esosa Adah, Elsie Ajokku, Chris Attoh | ||
| 2018 | Kayanmata | Fola | Alongside Fred Amata, Ayo Adesanya Hassan | |
| 2018 | Blood Letters | Chris | Alongside Yvonne Enakhena, Efe Irele | |
| 2018 | Smash | Alongside Bolanle Ninalowo, Funny Bone, Iyabo Ojo | ||
| 2019 | Sugar Rush | Knight | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye and Bisola Aiyeola | |
| The Set Up | Pastor Dimeji | Alongside Dakore Akande and Adesua Etomi | ||
| Boys Will Be Boys | Mike | Alongside Blessing Anietie, Promise Awoke | ||
| Hire a Woman | Jide | Alongside Nancy Isime and Alexx Ekubo | ||
| Kpali | Alongside Nkem Owoh and Ini-Dima Okojie | |||
| Size 12 | Jide | Alongside Maryjane Bologi, Grace Asuowo, Mary Lazarus | ||
| Code Wilo | ||||
| 2019 | She is | Pastor Chike | Alongside Chiwetalu Agu, Ime Bishop Umoh | |
| 2020 | Bankole | Alongside Nancy Isime and Elvina Ibru | ||
| Dear Affy | Kelechi | Alongside Toyin Abraham, Bimbo Ademoye, Seilat Adebowale | ||
| 2020 | Through the Wire | Ehiz | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Chioma Agulefo | |
| 2020 | A Thousand Ways to Break a Cheating Man | Tami | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Ray Adeka, Ivy Blessing Agbo | |
| 2020 | Tanwa Savage | Jola | Alongside Segun Arinze, Bimbo Ademoye, Nkechi Blessing | |
| 2021 | Prophetess | Eze-Ego | Alongside Toyin Abraham and Kehinde Bankole | |
| Dwindle | Male Saint | Alongside Swanky JKA and Broda Shaggi | ||
| Progressive Tailors Club | Mazi Chibuzor | Alongside Adesina Adebayo, Alakija Adebayo, Femi Adebayo | ||
| 2021 | Enemy Closer | Owen | Alongside Grace-Charis Bassey, Nini Mbonu | |
| 2021 | Hell's Candidate | Dubem | Alongside Fred Amata, Uche Ben | |
| 2021 | The Blood Covenant | Jite | Alongside Shalewa Ashafa, Tobi Bakre, Akexx Ekubo | |
| 2022 | Prince Sonny | Alongside Chika Agwuike, Dakore Akande, Violet Akhator | ||
| 2022 | Finding Me | Jidenna | Alongside Rita Anyabuwa, Gift Eyimba | |
| 2022 | The Man for the Job | Joseph | Alongside Rita Anwarah, Akintoba Adeoluwa | |
| 2022 | Head Over Bills | Jesse | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Kehinde Adeboyega | |
| 2023 | A Tribe Called Judah | Chigozie Onuaha | Alongside Funke Akindele, Jide Kene Achufusi, Timini Egbuson | |
| 2023 | Mercy | Tonye | Alongside Owolusi Abiodun, Charles Born, Blessing Jessica Obazi-Nze | |
| 2023 | Malaika | Alongside Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola, Muyiwa Ademola | ||
| 2023 | Blood Sister | Alongside Chimamanda Eze, Oge Gabriel, Emeka Madu | ||
| 2023 | Heart Strings | Alongside Okey Jude, Jide Kosoko, Uche Montana | ||
| 2024 | What About Us? | Jaiye | Alongside Folu Storms, Kunle Remi | |
| 2024 | On the Edge | Korede | Alongside Umaru Abudulai, Funso Adeolu, Temitope Aje | |
| 2024 | The Chef | Kwame | Alongside Okoli Mather Chinonye, Angela Eguavoen | |
| 2024 | Wedding Night Blues | Nosa Ezekiel | Alongside Tochi Akparanta, Chijindu Aniakor | |
| 2023 | House Arrest | Chudi | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Adebolu Ola Ezikpe | |
| 2024 | Oma's Truth | Nduka | Alongside Moet Abebe, Sunday Atate, Micah Great | |
| 2024 | On the Edge | Korede | Alongside Umaru Abdulai, Funso Adeolu | |
| 2024 | Just the Two of us | Alongside Uche Montana, Directed by Best Okoduwa |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Oga! Pastor | Deoye Gesinde | Webseries by Ndani TV | |
| 2019-2020 | Unbroken | Nafike Malafa | TV Series | |
| 2021 | Tough Love | TV Series |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | African Magic Viewers' Choice Award | Best Actor in a Comedy or Movie | Uzor Arukwe - Smash | |||
| Uzor Arukwe - Size 12 | ||||||
| 2021 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor | Uzor Arukwe - Yours Regardless | [11] |