Durotimi Okutagidi
- Born
- 1999-09-26 (age 26)
- Birthplace
- Shomolu, Lagos, Nigeria
- Occupation
- Actor, Writer, Director, Voice-over Artist
- Alma Mater
- Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), EbonyLife Creative Academy
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Born on September 26, 1999, in Shomolu, Lagos, Durotimi Okutagidi grew up a shy, introspective child, immersing himself in action, sci-fi, and animated movies alongside his uncle and a brother. The James Bond franchise, and actors like Roger Moore, Sean Connery, Morgan Freeman, Christian Bale, and Denzel Washington, were early inspirations. His mother, an actor who balanced acting with a banking career, further influenced him by taking him to production sets. He attended Christ The Redeemer Secondary School in Gbagada for his junior secondary education and later Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba, for senior secondary school where he received early formal scientific training. He then pursued Fisheries And Aquaculture Technology at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), graduating in 2023. He was fascinated with natural elements like space and animals, which often left him torn between his allegiances to the arts and sciences.
CAREER
As a freshman on university campus, Okutagidi saw stage plays that increased his appetite for the world of make-believe, and soon joined a small theatre group in the church he attended. By 2019, he started paying close attention to the components and technical details of captivating stories, moving beyond watching them solely for entertainment, and turned to YouTube for insights on acting. He collaborated with like-minded friends in Akure, participating in stage adaptations of Wole Soyinka’s Death and The King’s Horseman and Ola Rotimi’s The Gods Are Not to Blame. In early 2024, Okutagidi attended EbonyLife Creative Academy where he learnt to break down scripts, analyze and vocalize characters, and embody roles, emerging as Best Male Lead Actor. Shortly after film school, he met and worked with producer Wingonia Ikpi for the first time on Son Of The Soil. Impressed by his performance, the producer proposed a management deal, leading to Okutagidi signing with the Ikpi-led Boxonia Blueprint in July 2024. He portrays the character of Kola in The Lost Days, a newly released Prime Video film. Beyond acting, he writes, directs, and does voice-over work. He has directed two short films: Liberal Nation and Ile Ayo. He served as a voice actor, body double and assistant director on Landline, a 2025 time-loop psychological drama. His recent and upcoming projects include Dear Future Me, Son of the Soil, Clairvoyant Dorcas, and Dear Lagos Men.
PERSONAL LIFE
Outside of film, Durotimi Okutagidi loves football, though he has not played recently. He is passionate about Conservation, a marine biology field focused on protecting and managing natural resources. He plans to use film to emphasize and promote the importance of conservation to national existence, aligning with his love for unique stories addressing societal issues. His dream roles include being a neighbourhood friendly villain and being an action hero in the form of a soldier, an undercover agent or police officer. A character that particularly strikes him is the DC Comics Universe Joker.
Filmography
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Box Office
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₦5,331,351.00
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₦12,727,775.00
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₦21,139,500.00
The Herd
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₦15,261,240.00
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