March 5, 1956 (70 years old)
Enugu, Nigeria
NG
Chiwetalu Agu is a renowned Nigerian actor, comedian, and producer. His illustrious career began in 1981 with Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and later flourished in Nollywood. Agu is celebrated for his unique use of Igbo slangs and proverbs, earning him the nickname "Okpantuecha." He has featured in over 250 films, including classics like Things Fall Apart, Ripples, and The Ghost and the Tout. In 2012, he won the Nollywood Movie Award for Best Actor in an Indigenous Movie. Agu is married to Nkechi, and they have five children.
Primary craft
acting, directing
Birth date
March 5, 1956
Latest project
Bad Comments
Awards
0 wins, 0 nominations
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
| acting |
0.0 |
| — |
| — |
| 2023 | The Trade | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2021 | Bad Comments | acting | 9.0 | — | ₦66,584,531 |
| 2020 | Dear Affy | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦39,688,140 |
| 2020 | RattleSnake - The Ahanna Story | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦70,815,150 |
| 2018 | Witness Box | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2018 | The Ghost and the Tout | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦77,233,105 |
| 2017 | The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦433,197,377 |
