Funsho Adeolu Adegeye, born May 9, 1968, professionally known as Funsho Adeolu, is a veteran Nigerian actor, film director, and producer. He was born in Ondo State, in the Southwest region of Nigeria.
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| Full Name: | Funsho Adeolu Adegeye |
| Date of Birth: | May 9, 1968 |
| Place of Birth: | Lagos |
| State of Origin: | Ondo State |
| Nationality: | Nationality |
| Occupation: | Actor & Filmmaker |
| Net Worth: | $1.5 million |
| Wife/Spouse: | Mrs. Victoria Adeolu |
Early Life and Education
Funsho Adeolu Adegeye was born in Lagos State to Mr. and Mrs. Adegeye. He is a native of Ondo State, Nigeria.
Funsho first attended a nursery school in Surulere before moving on to Lady Lak Elementary School in Ebute Meta for his primary schooling.
After finishing primary school, he attended Ansaru deen College in Isolo to complete his O’levels. After that, he continued to Baptist Academy in Obanikoro to get his A’ levels, also called as Higher School Certificate at the time (HSC).
Career
Funsho Adeolu started his acting career in 1987 in Festac Town, Lagos, with Antar Laniyan and a group.
He began acting on stage before moving on to a television series on the Nigerian Television Authority before entering the film industry.
Funsho was educated by Antar Laniyan and introduced to the business.
He gained fame in the film industry in 1989 after appearing in a television series.
His breakthrough film was the TV show Palace, which paved the way for more lucrative endeavors.
After that, he began landing movie roles and appeared in the hit TV show Super Story.
Funsho Adeolu has so far acted in, produced, and directed a number of critically acclaimed films.
Movies
- Cool Red – 1976
- Things Fall Apart – 1987
- Camouflage (Video) – 1999
- My Guy (Video) – 1999
- Jesu Mushin (Video) – 2002
- Arewà (Video) – 2003
- Ògédé Didùn (Video) – 2003
- Arewa okunrin (Video) – 2003
- Jawonbe (Video) – 2003
- 419 Dangerous Game (Video) – 2004
- 5 & 6 (Video) – 2004
- Eyin Oka (Video) – 2004
- Eyin Oka 2 (Video) – 2004
- N150 Million 2 (Video) – 2004
- Okun Ife (Video) – 2004
- Okun Ife 2 (Video) – 2004
- Òkú tee sin (Video) – 2004
- Òkú tee sin 2 (Video) – 2004
- Omo oku òrun (Video) – 2004
- Playing Games (Video) – 2004
- Playing Games 2 (Video) – 2004
Funsho Adeolu Net Worth
Funsho Adeolu’s net is an estimated net $1.5 million. The actor and filmmaker has amassed wealth in the industry.
Personal Life
Funsho Adeolu is married to Mrs. Victoria Adeolu and they have two sons together.
Social Media
- Instagram: @adeolufunsho
