Hanks Anuku (born 12 May 1960),[1] is a Nigerian actor.[2] He often stars as a villain in many Nollywood films.[3][4]
Hanks Anuku | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 12, 1960 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Auchi Polytechnic |
| Occupation | Actor |
Life
editHe attended Loyola College, Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, southwest Nigeria. He graduated from Auchi Polytechnic in 1981.[5] He is from Ika in Delta State, south-south Nigeria. His sister was Miss Nigeria 1986 Rita Anuku, who died in 2015.[6]
Acting Career
editHis acting career started in the 1990s, alongside other popular Nigerian actors like Gentle Jack. With his tough-guy roles, and unique accent and talent, he gradually established himself as a highly sought after actor in Nollywood, starring in many movies.[7]
Filmography
edit- Desperadoes (2001)
- She Devil (2001)
- Broad Daylight (2001) as Johnny
- Wanted Alive (2001)
- My Love (2002)
- Formidable force (2002) as Bill
- Player: Mr Lover Man (2003)
- Twin Brothers (2003)
- Unforgettable (2003)
- Accidental Discharge (2003)
- Blood Diamonds (2004)
- Bitter Honey (2005)
- Save the child (2005)
- The Captor (2006) as Lynx
- Desperate Ambition (2006) as Bosco
- Men on Hard Way (2007) as Jones
- Fools on the Run (2007)
- Rambo
- The senator 1 and 2
- Azubuike
- Amnesty (2011) as Pere
- Swagger Babes (2012) as Byron
- Merciful Heart (2016) as King of Cannibal
- Aki and Pawpaw (2021) as Chief Priest[8]
References
edit- ^ Owolawi, Taiwo (16 May 2022). "Mercy has found us: Actor Hank Anuku says as he marks birthday with family photo". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Olowolagba, Fikayo (3 October 2021). "Why I left Nigeria for Ghana - Hanks Anuku". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ "Hanks Anuku transforms". 16 June 2011.
- ^ "Hanks Anuku". IMDb.
- ^ Gist, Nollywood (25 June 2007). "all about Hanks Anuku, Nollywoods' gangstar actor". ModernGhana. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- ^ "Rita Anuku, 1986 Miss Nigeria dies". Vanguard. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ "Hank Anuku Biography, Career, Health, and Net Worth". PunditSuite. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Hanks Anuku | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
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