Fred Amata is a Nigerian actor, producer and director.[1][2] A graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Jos, Fred shot into the limelight in 1986 for his role in a film titled Legacy. He currently serves as the President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, since 27 February 2016.[3][4]
Fred Amata | |
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 Amata at the 2021 Africa Movie Academy Award | |
| Born | Fred Amata |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Jos |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, director |
| Years active | 1986-till present |
Partial filmography
edit- The Addict (199?) (director, screenwriter, and executive producer only)
- Dust to Dust (1996) (director only)
- Legacy (1996)
- Mortal Inheritance (1996)
- Arusi-Iyi (1998) (director only)
- Rapture (1998) (director only)
- Suicide Mission (1998) (director only)
- Witches (1998) (director only)
- Ijele (1999) (director only)
- Oganigwe (1999) (director only)
- Kids Are Angry (2001) (director only)
- Light & Darkness (2001) (also director)
- Married to a Witch (2001) (director only)
- My Love (2002) (also director)
- Keeping Faith: Is That Love? (2002)
- Black Mamba (2002)
- Dangerous Desire (2003)
- Hand of God (2003) - Nnamdi
- The Kingmaker (2003) (director only)
- The Return (2003)
- Images in the Mirror (2004) - Doctor Tade (also director)
- The London Boy (2004)
- A Kiss From Rose (2004)
- Anini (2005) - Baba Kingsley (also director)
- Before the Sunrise (2005) (also director)
- Blind Obsession (2005) (director only)
- Emotional Hazard (2005) - Chidi
- Fated (2005) - Jude (Nigerian Version)
- Fragile Pain (2005) (director only)
- Girls in the Hood (2005) (director only)
- Goodbye Another Day (2005) (director only)
- Hidden Treasures (2005)
- Wheel of Change (2005)
- The Amazing Grace (2006) - Etim
- The Empire (2006) - Tony Odogwu
- Family Affair (2006)
- She: You Must Obey (2006)
- She2: You Must Obey (2006)
- She3: You Must Obey (2006)
- Tumini's Song (2006) (director only)
- Dear God (2007) (also director)
- Letters to a Stranger (2007) - Fredrick Okoh (also director)
- Blindfold (2008)
- Freedom in Chain (2009)
- Black Gold (2011) - Gideon White
- Black November (2012) - Gideon White
- Road to Redemption (2016) - Aminu
- Stormy Hearts (2017) - Mr. Bako
- " Excess Luggage" (2017) - Mr Ekwenife
- The Sessions (2020 film) (2020) - Mr. Oghenekaro
- Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story (2020) - Senator Obasi
- Mr Incredible (2021) - Uncle Mazi
- Warmth in Despair (2022) as Chief Peter
- Saint Oyinda" (2022)
- The Cure (2022) - Chief Dumebi
- A Place Called Forward (2022)[5]
Awards and nominations
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| Wins | 0 | ||||||||||
| Nominations | 4 | ||||||||||
Note
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| Year | Award ceremony | Recipient/Nominated work | Prize | Result |
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| 2006 | 2nd Africa Movie Academy Awards | Himself | Best Director | Nominated |
| Anini | Best Film | Nominated | ||
| 2007 | 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards | Himself | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 2010 | 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Freedom in Chain | Best Nigerian Film | Nominated |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ibagere, Eniwoke (15 February 2001). "Nigeria's performing royalty". BBC News. Lagos. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ Chioma, Ella (19 July 2019). "Fred Amata missing as his daughter with Agatha Amata graduates from UK university (Photos)". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Fred Amata Emerges DGN President". The Guardian News. 27 February 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ "Fred Amata emerges Directors Guild of Nigeria president". TV Continental. 27 February 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (18 March 2022). "Check out the official trailer for Umanu Elijah's 'A Place Called Forward'". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
External links
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