Deyemi Okanlawon

Biography

Deyemi Okanlawon is a Nigerian actor who was ranked Nollywood's top box office earner for 2020 and 2021 by Film One. Born in Lagos, he earned a chemical engineering degree from the University of Lagos and later trained in acting for film at the Delyork Creative Academy. He first acted at five in a school play and was in a nationally aired commercial by nine, and after university jobs in sales and marketing he committed to acting full time in 2013. His feature debut came in 2011 with ZR-7: The Red House Seven, and he has since worked in more than 50 films, series, theater productions and music videos. Screen credits include Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020), Blood Sisters (2022), Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman (2022) and All's Fair in Love (2024), which he also produced. He has received nominations and awards from AMAA, AMVCA, AFRIFF and the Ghana Movie Awards.

45years old

Turns 46 on April 19in 164 days

Born April 19, 1981Lagos
Star sign: AriesLast day of the sign, on the Taurus cusp

Movie Career

Films: 3
Career span: 6 years2016 to 2022

Every film, newest first

2022The King's HorsemanIMDb rating 4.5
20192 Weeks in LagosIMDb rating 5.7
2016DinnerIMDb rating 6.2

Genres

Did you know?!

First role
Okanlawon started acting when he was five, in a school play. At nine, he was in a television commercial that aired nationally, with Kunle Bamtefa and Sola Sobowale.
Early training
Okanlawon also earned a Certificate in Acting for Film from the Delyork Creative Academy, adding to his training as an actor.
A change of course
After he graduated, Okanlawon took a job as a sales and marketing executive, working in industries such as FMCG, before he began acting full-time.
Behind the camera
In 2015, Okanlawon started Covenant Entertainment Services, a firm offering production advice, marketing consulting and talent management. It later worked as a consultant for Silverbird Film Distribution.