Jide Kosoko (born on January 12, 1954) is a veteran Nigerian actor, and movie producer.

He is popularly known for intriguing roles in Nollywood movies.

Real Facts About Jide Kosoko

• Full Name: Jide Kosoko
• Born: January 12th, 1954
• Age: 68 years old (2022)
• Place Of Birth: Lagos State
• State Of Origin: Lagos State
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Occupation: Actor, Movie Producer
• Net Worth: N/A

Early Life & Education

Jide Kosoko was born on January 12, 1954, to the Kosoko royal family in Lagos Island, Lagos state.

He attended his primary and secondary education in Lagos state and studied business administration at Yaba College of technology.

Career & Personal Life

Jide began his acting career as a child actor in 1964 with a television series “Makanjuola”.

Ever since then, he has featured and produced several movies with his first production being “Asiri Nla” in 1992.

It will also interest for you to know that most of the actor’s family members are also into acting including his late wife, Henrietta Kosoko who was also a popular actress.

Jide Kosoko married as many as four wives, of which 3 of his wives are late.

Just after the death of his first wife, the actor was involved in a romantic relationship with two ladies which led to marrying them.

Sola Kosoko who is also an actress is the daughter of his late first wife.

Another of Jide Kosoko’s daughters, Bidemi Kosoko is also an actress who studied Theatre Arts at Lagos state university.

Jide Kosoko’s late wife, Henrietta Kosoko was also a popular actress who died at the age of 53 on June 5, 2016.

The actor presently has only one wife, Kareemat Kosoko, and does not intend to marry again.

Filmography

• The Figurine
• Last Flight to Abuja
• Jenifa
• Nkan la
• Oro nla
• Out of Luck
• The Department
• Doctor Bello
• The Meeting etc.