Pete Edochie is one of the most famous Nigerian actors. Besides acting, Edochie is also an accomplished TV show host, entrepreneur, film producer, and director. He rose to prominence in the 1980s, following his role as Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart. Since then, he has been in over a hundred Nollywood films and TV shows where he often plays the role of a father or a king.
Fans of Nollywood films and movies have almost certainly come across Edochie portraying one of his numerous characters. Here is a quick look at his life's details.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Pete Edochie |
| Nickname | Ebubedike |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 7 March 1947 |
| Age | 75 years (as of 2022) |
| Zodiac | Pisces |
| Place of Birth | Enugu State, Nigeria |
| Current Residence | Nteje, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Ethnicity | Igbo |
| Religion | Christian |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Weight | 154 lbs (70 kg) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Josephine Edochie |
| Children | 6 |
| Profession | Actor |
| Net Worth | $3.8 million |
| @peteedochie |
Pete Edochie's Biography and Family
How old is Pete Edochie? The veteran actor was born on 7 March 1947. This makes him 75 years old as of 2022. Where was Pete Edochie born? The actor was born in Enugu State, Nigeria. Edochie attended primary school in Enugu State before enrolling in a secondary school in Zaria, Kaduna State. He currently resides in Nteje, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Career
After completing his high school education, Edochie got a job with the Nigerian Railway Corporation. He held the position for a few years before deciding to further his studies. He left the job and moved to England to pursue a course in television journalism at the School of Journalism and Television in England.
In 1967, he returned to Nigeria and got a job as a program assistant with the Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation. After a short while, he was promoted to program director at the national broadcaster. After working at NBC for a while, he left his job and decided to venture into Nollywood.
His first role came in 1980 when he was cast to play Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart, a hugely popular television drama based on a novel by Chinua Achebe. His portrayal of Okonkwo was quite remarkable, earning Edochie the attention of numerous film producers and directors. Soon after, he began landing numerous roles in Nollywood.
Filmography
Here is a look at some of the recent films and TV shows in which the veteran Nigerian actor has appeared:
| Film/TV Show | Year |
| Unroyal | 2020 |
| Night Bus to Lagos | 2019 |
| Lionheart | 2018 |
| Trials of Ma'pe' | 2018 |
| John and John | 2017 |
| Mummy Why | 2016 |
| Ayaka | 2016 |
| Idemili | 2014 |
| Bad Blood | 2008 |
