Uzor Arukwe (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor, filmmaker and producer. Known for his work on screen and stage. and across many genres.
Arukwe began his career in Nigeria with the 2014 film Unspoken Truth. In 2022, his breakthrough came with lead roles in Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke.
Early life and education Uzor Arukwe was born on 6 August 1983 in Surulere Lagos State, Nigeria, but he comes from Nkwerre, Imo State in South-eastern Nigeria. Arukwe was raised in a polygamous family, his father had two wives and three kids, Including Arukwe and his brother, Ebuka . He attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt. Arukwe earned a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Abia State, while his second academic degree in Master of Business Administration from the University of Calabar.
In an interview by Chude Jideonwo, Arukwe, said his father did not approve of his career choice, and did not accept him being in the movie business. Arukwe explained that his mother was also hesitant about his career decision at first because of his father’s opinions but then agreed.
Career Arukwe made his Nollywood debut in 2014 in the movie Unspoken Truth but gained recognition for his role in Sergeant Tutu. His role as a private investigator in the 2019 movie, Code Wilo also earned him more recognition. He received 2 nominations for ‘Best Actor in Comedy or Movie’ in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award for his roles in Smash and Size 12 respectively and a nomination for 'Best Actor' in the 2021 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Yours Regardless.
For his performance in the film Colors of Fire, Arukwe won the Best Actor award at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Nomination He was nominated in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award (AMVCA) and in the 2021 Best of Nollywood Awards.
For his appearance in the films Size 12 and Smash, he was nominated twice for the 2020 African Magic Viewer's Choice Award for ''Best Actor in Comedy or Movie''.
Filmography
Films YearTitleRoleNotes2014Unspoken TruthMartinsDebut role2015Fine GirlGregoryAlongside Ozzy Agu, Grace-Charis Bassey2016Size 12FredAlongside Bimbo Ademoye, Yemi Blaq2017Sergeant TutuInspector Sam Alongside Funny Bone, Tunji AderibigbeIn LineDebo DeviAlongside Esosa Adah, Elsie Ajokku, Chris Attoh2018KayanmataFolaAlongside Fred Amata, Ayo Adesanya HassanBlood LettersChrisAlongside Yvonne Enakhena, Efe IreleSmashAlongside Bolanle Ninalowo, Funny Bone, Iyabo Ojo2019Sugar RushKnightAlongside Bimbo Ademoye and Bisola AiyeolaThe Set UpPastor DimejiAlongside Dakore Akande and Adesua EtomiBoys Will Be BoysMikeAlongside Blessing Anietie, Promise AwokeHire a WomanJideAlongside Nancy Isime and Alexx EkuboKpaliAlongside Nkem Owoh and Ini-Dima OkojieSize 12JideAlongside Maryjane Bologi, Grace Asuowo, Mary LazarusCode WiloShe isPastor ChikeAlongside Chiwetalu Agu, Ime Bishop Umoh2020Kambili: The Whole 30 YardsBankoleAlongside Nancy Isime and Elvina IbruDear AffyKelechiAlongside Toyin Abraham, Bimbo Ademoye, Seilat AdebowaleThrough the WireEhizAlongside Bimbo Ademoye, Chioma AgulefoA Thousand Ways to Break a Cheating ManTamiAlongside Bimbo Ademoye, Ray Adeka, Ivy Blessing AgboTanwa SavageJolaAlongside Segun Arinze, Bimbo Ademoye, Nkechi Blessing2021ProphetessEze-EgoAlongside Toyin Abraham and Kehinde BankoleDwindleMale SaintAlongside Swanky JKA and Broda ShaggiProgressive Tailors ClubMazi ChibuzorAlongside Adesina Adebayo, Alakija Adebayo, Femi AdebayoEnemy CloserOwenAlongside Grace-Charis Bassey, Nini MbonuHell's CandidateDubemAlongside Fred Amata, Uche BenThe Blood CovenantJiteAlongside Shalewa Ashafa, Tobi Bakre, Akexx Ekubo2022Chief Daddy 2: Going for BrokePrince SonnyAlongside Chika Agwuike, Dakore Akande, Violet AkhatorFinding MeJidennaAlongside Rita Anyabuwa, Gift EyimbaThe Man for the JobJosephAlongside Rita Anwarah, Akintoba AdeoluwaHead Over BillsJesseAlongside Bimbo Ademoye, Kehinde Adeboyega2023A Tribe Called JudahChigozie OnuahaAlongside Funke Akindele, Jide Kene Achufusi, Timini EgbusonMercyTonyeAlongside Owolusi Abiodun, Charles Born, Blessing Jessica Obazi-NzeMalaikaAlongside Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola, Muyiwa AdemolaBlood SistersAlongside Chimamanda Eze, Oge Gabriel, Emeka MaduHeart StringsAlongside Okey Jude, Jide Kosoko, Uche Montana2024What About Us?JaiyeAlongside Folu Storms, Kunle RemiOn the EdgeKoredeAlongside Umaru Abudulai, Funso Adeolu, Temitope AjeThe ChefKwameAlongside Okoli Mather Chinonye, Angela EguavoenWedding Night BluesNosa EzekielAlongside Tochi Akparanta, Chijindu AniakorHouse ArrestChudiAlongside Bimbo Ademoye, Adebolu Ola EzikpeOma's TruthNdukaAlongside Moet Abebe, Sunday Atate, Micah GreatOn the EdgeKoredeAlongside Umaru Abdulai, Funso AdeoluJust the Two of usAlongside Uche Montana, Directed by Best OkoduwaMomiwaNaetoAlongside Blessing Jessica Obasi-Nze and Iyabo Ojo, Produced and Directed by Biodun Stephen2025Love in Every WordObioraAlongside Bam Bam (Bamike), Produced by Omoni OboliColors of FireAkinbodeAlogside Osas Ighodaro, Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan
TV shows YearTitleRoleNotes2019Oga! PastorDeoye GesindeWebseries by Ndani TV2019-2020UnbrokenNafike MalafaTV series2021Tough LoveTV series2025The PartyTV series
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryNomineeResultRef2020African Magic Viewers' Choice AwardBest Actor in a Comedy or MovieUzor Arukwe - SmashUzor Arukwe - Size 122021Best of Nollywood AwardsBest ActorUzor Arukwe - Yours Regardless2025Africa Magic Viewer's Choice AwardBest Supporting ActorUzor Arukwe - Suspicion2026Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest ActorColors of FireBest Supporting Actor Behind The Scenes
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