Uche Odoputa is a veteran Nigerian actor who has appeared in Nollywood films and television productions for many years. He is also credited as a director and producer, which shows that his work extends beyond acting alone.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Uche Odoputa |
| Date of birth | 23 September 1969 |
| Place of birth | Imo State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of origin | Imo State |
| Partner | Ngoxi (wife) |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Actor, director, producer, television personality |
| Net worth | Estimated at about US$400,000 |
Early Life and Education
Uche Odoputa was born on 23 September 1969 in Imo State, Nigeria, and is commonly identified as being from Orlu in Imo State. He is Nigerian by nationality and Igbo by ethnicity from the southeastern part of Nigeria.
Career
Odoputa built his name in Nollywood through acting, later expanding into directing and producing. His screen credits include a wide range of drama and family films, and he has worked in both older Nollywood productions and newer titles.
He is credited in Last Flight to Abuja as Efe, and he also appeared in films such as Caro the Shoemaker, The Contest, Tears for Vengeance, Out of the Blue, Bitter Heart, Marital Laws, Husbands of Lagos, Perfect, The Road Not Taken, and Deep Shit.
He has also been listed with non-acting credits on some projects, including directing Perfect and The Road Not Taken, and producing Brown.
Personal Life
Nollywood actor Uche Odoputa is married to his longtime partner, Ngozi. The couple officially got married in July 2022 at a beautiful wedding ceremony in London, United Kingdom, followed by a private reception attended by close family, friends, and a few colleagues from the entertainment industry.
Controversies
The most documented controversy in his life is his 2007 arrest and conviction for drug trafficking. Reports say he was arrested by the NDLEA and later served a prison sentence of two years and three weeks. In later interviews, he described the experience as one of the darkest periods of his life and said it changed his outlook significantly.
Net Worth
Uche Odoputa’s net worth is estimated at about US$400,000, as of 2026.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Circle of Doom | Actor |
| 1997 | Guilty as Sinned | Actor |
| 1999 | Oganigwe | Idigo |
| 2001 | Issakaba 3 | Actor |
| 2001 | Issakaba 4 | Actor |
| 2001 | Never Comeback | Actor |
| 2003 | Lion Finger | Obiora |
| 2003 | Oga and His Boys | Sunny |
| 2006 | Dying for Tomorrow | Bob |
| 2006 | Passionate Appeal | Actor |
| 2012 | Last Flight to Abuja | Efe |
| 2014 | Idemili | Okwadike |
| 2014 | Caro the Shoemaker | Ekene |
| 2015 | Marital Laws | Actor |
| 2017 | Husbands of Lagos | Actor |
| 2017 | Perfect | Actor, Director |
| 2017 | The Road Not Taken | Actor, Director, Producer |
| 2017 | Deep Shit | Zila |
| 2018 | Tears for Vengeance | Actor |
| 2018 | Out of the Blue | Actor |
| 2018 | Nzoputa | Actor |
| 2018 | Sound of Wisdom | Actor |
| 2018 | 11 Days | Actor |
| 2021 | Believers | Sam |
| 2022 | Tear Away | Onyeka |
| 2024 | The Girl That Saved Me | Uncle Stanley |
