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Dele Odule
Born
1961-11-23 (age 64)
Place of Birth
Ile-Ife, Western Region, Nigeria (now in Osun State, Nigeria)
Occupations
Actor, Film Producer, Thespian, Director, Film Director, Screenwriter
Years Active
1986 - Present
Spouse
Olabisi Odule
Alma Mater
University of Ibadan
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Biography
EARLY LIFE
Dele Odule was born on 23 November 1961 in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. He is a Nigerian film producer, director, and actor. He hails from Oru-Ijebu in Ijebu North local government area of Ogun State, where he completed his basic and secondary school education. He holds a Grade II Certificate from Teacher's Training College, Oru, and later studied Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State.
CAREER
Dele Odule started acting in 1986 in the Oloko Theatre Group under the mentorship of Mukaila Adebisi. He rose to prominence after starring in Ti Oluwa Ni Ile and has since featured in over 200 films. He serves as the President of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) and is an ambassador for Airtel Nigeria.
PERSONAL LIFE
Dele Odule is married to Barrister Olabisi Odule.
Filmography
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Adunni
2026
Roles in Adunni
- Played the character of Otunba.
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Trade By Bata
2026
Roles in Trade By Bata
- Played the character of Pa Kayode.
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Roles in Efunroye The Unicorn
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Roles in Behind The Scenes
Box Office
Weekly Top Grossing1
3 Cold Dishes
₦5,331,351.00
Week 51
2
Gingerrr
₦12,727,775.00
Week 47
3
Gingerrr
₦21,139,500.00
Week 46
4
The Herd
₦16,977,673.00
Week 46
5
3 Cold Dishes
₦15,261,240.00
Week 46
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