Biography
EARLY LIFE
Femi Brainard is a Nigerian actor who built his career in the entertainment industry. He gained recognition through his acting work in Nollywood and has spoken about personal challenges, including relocating to the US and taking on various jobs to support his family.
CAREER
Femi Brainard rose to fame in the early aughts in the Yoruba language film industry (Nollywood) as an actor. He is known for films like 'Doctor Bello' (2013), 'Married but Living Single' (2012), 'Smoke & Mirrors' (2008), and 'ILU America (Land of America)' (2019). He has also worked as a second unit director or assistant director.
PERSONAL LIFE
Femi Brainard is currently 53 years old. He relocated to the US with his family and at some point, had to work as a cab driver to support them. He has spoken about the challenges of being a celebrity immigrant in the US, noting that 'America does not recognise your stardom, nor does it respect your celebrity.'
Filmography
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