Joseph van Vicker (born 1 August 1977), better known as Van Vicker, is a Ghanaian actor, film director and humanitarian. He is the chief executive officer of Sky + Orange production, a film production house. Van Vicker received two nominations for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" and "Best Upcoming Actor" at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008.
Early life Vicker was born in Accra, Ghana to a Ghanaian/Liberian mother and a Dutch father. His father died when he was six years old.
Vicker attended Mfantsipim School, along with fellow actor Majid Michel. He graduated from the African University College of Communications in 2021.
Personal life Vicker married Adjoa on 16 October 2003. They have three children. When they celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary, he thanked God and also praised his wife for always being by his side.
Career Television Vicker started out in the entertainment world in radio as a presenter at Groove 106.3 fm (1999–2000) and Vibe 91.9fm (2001–2004) and as a television personality for TV3 Ghana (1997–1999) & Metro TV (2000–2004), Vicker appeared in the Ghanaian television series Sun city, which depicted university life. He played the character of LeRoy King Jr., a Fine Arts student born in the U.S. who arrives at Sun City to complete his education. The series ran for a total of 10 episodes.
Film Soon, Vicker was cast in his first film Divine Love as a supporting character. This film coincidentally, was also the debut roles for fellow actors Jackie Appiah and Majid Michel who were cast as the female and male lead respectively.
Vicker is usually cast as the male romantic lead, often alongside actresses Jackie Appiah and Nadia Buari. He is often compared to fellow Ghanaian actor Majid Michel and Nigerian Ramsey Nouah.
Nollywood breakthrough Vicker has appeared in numerous Nollywood films alongside prominent Nollywood actors, including Tonto Dikeh, Mercy Johnson, Stephanie Okereke, Chika Ike and Jim Iyke. His Nollywood movies include; My Soul Mate, Heart of Fire, Popular King, Gambling with Marriage, Harvest of Love, Stolen Will, The Joy of a Prince, Discovered, The Kingdom and Against the law.
International success
Vicker has directed, starred in, and produced five films under his Sky + Orange Productions since 2008. 2012 was the biggest year for his production house, earning him the NAFCA Best Actor and Director Awards for his comedy movie, Joni Waka.
Vicker has been nominated for and won numerous awards from Africa to the Caribbean. Awards include Ghana Movie Awards, ACRAG awards and the Nollywood Academy Films Critics’ Awards. In 2009, he won the Best African Caribbean Actor and Best Actor African American and in 2011, he won the Pan African creative actor. In 2013, he won the Best International Actor award at the Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards (PAMSAA) 2013, which was held in Abuja, Nigeria.
Awards and nominations + Year Award Category Recipient Result20084th Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actor in a Leading RoleThe Return of Beyonce/Princess Tyra Best Upcoming Actor 2009Afro-Hollywood Award Best Actor (African film category)20102010 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actor Leading Role (Local Film)Dna Test 20112011 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actor Leading RolePaparazzi2011Pan African Film FestivalAfrica Channel's Creative Achievement AwardHimself"Van Vicker To Receive Creative Award At The 20th Annual Pan African Film Festival", News Ghana, 1 February 2012.2012NafcaBest Comedy MovieJoni Waka20132013 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actor (Local Film)Joni WakaPyprus Magazine Screen Actors AwardsBest International Actor20142014 Ghana Movie AwardsFavourite Actor 2015NafcaBest Actor in a Leading role (Diaspora film)Heart Breaker's Revenge 20162016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actor Drama/SeriesA long Night 2016 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Actor Africa/Non NigerianKumaWood Awards Best Collaboration Broni W'awu
Filmography Year Film Role Notes2004 Divine Love with Majid Michel & Jackie Aygemang2006 Beyonce: The President's DaughterRajwith Nadia Buari & Jackie Aygemang Darkness of SorrowCK (Charles)with Nadia Buari Mummy's Daughterwith Nadia Buari & Jackie Aygemang & Okediji Alexandra The Return of BeyonceRajwith Nadia Buari & Jackie Aygemang 2007 American Boy"Nelly"with Nadia BuariI Hate Women Rockywith Jackie Aygemang Innocent Soul In the Eyes of My Husband Leowith Nadia Buari Princess TyraKaywith Jackie Aygemang, Yvonne Nelson Royal BattleLawrencewith Majid Michel & Jackie Aygemang Slave to Lust with Nadia Buari, Ini Edo, Mike Ezuruonye & Olu Jacobs Wedlock of the Gods 2008 Broken TearsBenwith Genevieve Nnaji & Kate Henshaw-Nuttal Corporate Maid Desmond Friday Night Jealous Princess Sam with Chika Ike & Oge Okoye River of Tears Benwith Genevieve Nnaji & Kate Henshaw-Nuttal Total LoveNickwith Jackie Aygemang 2009 Twilight SistersMickywith Oge Okoye Royal War Uzodimmawith Ini Edo, Rachael OkonkwoBeyond ConspiracyMichael2010DiscoveredLoyal EnemiesMichaelKingdom in FlamesMind GameRichie 2011 Paparazzi Eye In The Dark Rich2012Joni WakaJoni Waka 2013 One Night In Vegas Tonywith Jimmy Jean-Louis, Michael Blackson, Sarodj Bertin 2014The Heart Breaker's Revenge Dalyboywith Dalyboy Belgason, Brittany Mayti, Sarodj Bertin 2016 Skinned Robert/ Bobbywith LisaRaye McCoy, Jasmine Burke2017Cop's EnemyChristopher "Shadow" IfechiPendingDay After Death with Wema Sepetu
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