Pete Edochie is a veteran Nigerian actor, born on March 7, 1947, in Zaria, Kaduna State. With a career spanning over four decades, he has become one of Nigeria’s most talented and respected actors.
Edochie has been honored with numerous awards, including an Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic and a Lifetime Achievement Award by Africa Film Academy.
Early life and Education
Edochie hails from Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State and is married to Josephine Edochie. He attended St. Patrick’s and St. James Primary School, Zaria, and later proceeded to St. John’s College for his secondary education. He also studied at the School of Journalism and Television in England.
Career
Pete Edochie began his career in radio broadcasting in 1967 at the age of 20. He worked as a junior programs assistant and later became a director. He quit Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) due to government interference and joined the movie industry. He gained international recognition for his role in the Nigerian Television Authority adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s novel, Things Fall Apart.
Filmography
Then legendary actor has featured in numerous films, including:
– Heavy Battle (2008)
– Greatest Harvest (2007)
– Fair Game (2006)
– Holy Cross (2006)
– Lacrima (2006)
– Living with Death (2006)
– Passage of Kings (2006)
– Simple Baby (2006)
– Zoza (2006)
– King of the Jungle (2004)
– Love from Above (2004)
– My Desire (2004)
– Negative Influence (2004)
– The Staff of Odo (2004)
– St. Michael (2004)
– Above Death: In God We Trust (2003)
– Arrows (2003)
– Billionaires Club (1999)
– Egg of Life (2003)
– Honey (2003)
– Love & Politics (2003)
– Miserable Wealth (2003)
– The Omega (2003)
– Onunaeyi: Seeds of Bondage (2003)
– Rejected Son (2003)
– Selfish Desire (2003)
– Super Love (2003)
– Tears in the Sun (2003)
– Tunnel of Love (2003)
– When God Says Yes (2003)
Awards and Recognition
Edochie has received numerous awards and nominations, including:
– Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic
– Lifetime Achievement Award by Africa Film Academy
– Member of the Order of the Niger by President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2003
Personal life
Edochie is married with six children. Two of his sons, Yul Edochie and Linc Edochie, have followed in his footsteps and become actors in the Nigerian film industry. In 2009, he faced a challenging experience when he was kidnapped, but thankfully, he was later released unharmed.
Net worth
Pete Edochie’s net worth is estimated to be about $3.8million. His earnings are attributed to his Donkey years of working hard in the Nollywood industry. He is one of the Richest Nollywood actors and also one of the most influential in the industry.
