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Desmond Oluwashola Elliot (born February 4, 1974), known professionally as Desmond Elliot, is a well-known Nigerian actor, director and politician.
He has starred in more than two hundred films, television shows, and soap operas.
He won the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the 2nd Africa Magic Audience Choice Awards and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Desmond Elliott was elected as the Member of Parliament for Surulere Constituency of the Lagos State House of Assembly in the Nigerian general election on April 11, 2015.
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| Name: | Desmond Oluwasola Elliott |
| stage name: | Desmond Elliott |
| Date of Birth: | February 4, 1974 (50 years old) |
| place of birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Lagos State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | 1.60 m |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | Victoria Elliott ( m. 2003) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Denzel Elliott, Desmond Elliott Jr., Donald Elliott, Dwayne Elliott |
| Profession: | Actor • Politician |
| net worth: | $10 million |
Early life and education
Desmond Elliott was born on February 4, 1974 to Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, the son of a Yoruba father from Olowogbowo, Lagos Island, and a mother from Ila, Oshimili North, Delta State.
He received his primary education at the Air Force Primary School in Jos. After completing his primary education, he attended St. John’s College, also in Jos.
Desmond Elliott continued his education by studying Economics. In 2003, he graduated from Lagos State University with a degree in Economics. But this did not stop him from pursuing a career in acting.
Profession
Desmond Elliott was influenced by his friends to become an actor. He began to play roles in soap operas such as “Normal People”, “Too Much” and “Saints and Sinners”.
He is one of the leading actors in the Nigerian film industry and has appeared in over 200 films including Hustlers, Yahoo Millionaires and Atlanta. In 2006, he was nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Behind Closed Doors.
In 2008, Desmond Elliott co-produced and directed the film Reloaded, which received three nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009. In 2009 and 2010, he was nominated for Best Actor at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Additionally, in 2010, Desmond Elliot ran for ambassadorship for the Faces of Hope project, “a non-profit, non-religious, non-political, volunteer-based organization that brings hope to the hopeless,” and if he succeeds in being elected, he will work to address “childhood illiteracy in Nigeria and across Africa.”
In 2014, he was nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film Finding Mercy.
Political career
In September 2014, Desmond Elliott announced his intention to run for the All Progressives Congress seat in Lagos State House of Assembly. On April 11, 2015, he contested the Surulere constituency election and won.
In October 2020, during the “End SARS” protests, Desmond Elliott was heavily criticized for his alleged support for Nigeria’s Anti-Social Media Bill, an allegation he had denied when the news first broke via social media.
In a video that went viral on the internet, he strongly criticised social media users and influencers and said that social media would destroy the Nigerian government if it was not stopped. His comments sparked a strong reaction among Nigerians on social media, thus giving rise to the popular Nigerian pidgin slang na Desmond Elliot cause am, which means “It’s all Desmond Elliot’s fault”.
However, a few days later, Desmond Elliott came out to apologize. He said: “I let my emotions get the better of me and for that I apologize to anyone who may have been hurt by my previous comments. Please understand that even the best of us make mistakes.
That is why, going forward, I ask all of us to work to constructively engage on the issues that affect us. I pledge to do the same. My participation and work will continue to be driven by the pain of my constituents, the calls for help I continue to receive, and the need to mitigate further destruction and violence. I thank all of you for making your views known, and going forward, I pledge to be even more aware and vigilant. Together, we will build a better Nigeria.”
Personal life
Desmond Elliott is married to Victoria Elliott and they have four children. They have a happy marriage and have four children, Denzel Elliott, Desmond Elliott Jr., Donald Elliott and Donn Elliott. He is involved in PR for Globacom.
On December 26, 2018, Desmond Elliott and his wife Victoria Elliott celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary.
Filmography
- Castle of Love(2021)
- “Falling” (2015)
- Black Var (2015)[24]
- ” The Department (2015)[25]
- When Love Happens (2014)
- 30 Days in Atlanta (2014)
- Okon goes to school
- “Kamala’s Tree” (2013)
- “Kiss and Tell” (2011)
- I’ll take my chance” (2011)
- “Outbreak” (2010)[26]
- “Holding Hope” (2010)[26]
- Nigerian movie The Trickster (2010)[27]
- Before the Light (2009)[28]
- Edikan[28]
- Love for You (2008)
- The Final Battle (2008) (V)
- Guilty Pleasures (2008)[29]
- South American Nights (2007)
- A Better Place (2007)
- In Trouble (2007)
- Double Game (2007)
- Beautiful Things (2007)
- Slum Queen (2007)
- Secret Pain (2007)
- Winds of Glory (2007) … Clark
- Love Time (2007) … Hank
- Yahoo Millionaire (2007)…Jerry
- Put It On Me (2006)
- Shattered (2006)
- The Cheating Man (2006)
- Behind the Scenes (2006)
- Distraction (2006)
- Efficacy (2006)
- Aiket
- Extreme Measures (2006)…Festus
- Point Break (2006)
- The Greatest Sacrifice (2006)
- King of the Town (2006)[30]
- Love Wins (2006) … Austin
- Married to the Enemy (2006)
- My Little Secret (2006)
- My sister my love (2006) … jar
- Naked Sin (2006)
- Romeo (2006)
- Strange Love (2006)
- The Supreme (2006)
- Too Late to Claim (2006)
- Traumatized (2006)
- Unbreakable Love (2006)
- It’s up to me (2006)
- Unapologetic (2006)
- Wolfpack (2006)
- Zosha (2006)
- Philippine Nights (2005)[31]
- 2 Saving Face (2005)
- Behind Closed Doors (2005)
- The Bet (2005)
- Broadway (2005)
- Challenge of Destiny (2005)
- Flying Without Wings (2005)
- Fool in Love (2005)
- Games Played by Women (2005)
- Girl from the Block (2005)
- Hold Me Tight(2005)
- Juliet or Nobody (2005)
- Only Me (2005)
- The King’s Son (2005)
- Getting to Know You (2005)
- Men Also Cry(2005)
- My Dear Son (2005)
- My Sister, My Child (2005)
- Sister’s Action (2005)
- Now and Forever (2005)
- Orange Groove (2005)
- The Price of Love: Life is Beautiful (2005)
- Death Chains (2005)
- The Wedding Present (2005)
- Wheel of Change (2005)
- Image in the Mirror (2004)…Deji[32]
- Beyond Love (2004)
- Atlanta (2004)
- The Great Pretender (2004)
- Cinderella (2004)
- Danger Signal (2004)
- Deeply Lost (2004)
- Die to Save (2004)
- Discord (2004)
- True Identity (2004)
- Kiss from a Rose (2004)
- Lake of Fire (2004) … Emanuel Brothers
- New York Life (2004)
- Magic Hour (2004)
- Melody of Life (2004)
- Missing Angels (2004)
- Passion of the Heart (2004)
- The Power of Trust (2004)
- Promise and Failure (2004)
- True Romance (2004)
- The Great Change (2003)
- Magic Love (2003)
- My Faithful Friend (2003)
- Passion and Pain (2003)
- Tunnel of Love (2003)
- Hot Love (2002)
- Jesus Mushin (2002)
- Fishers of Men
TV Shows
- Normal People (soap opera)[34]
- Too Much (Soap Opera)
- Saints and Sinners (soap opera)
- Sandalwood
- Super Story
net worth
Desmond Elliott’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. He is one of the richest actors in Nigeria.
Desmond Elliott has accumulated most of his wealth after appearing in more than 200 films. He is married and has four children. He is involved in PR for Globacom.
Social Media
- Instagram: @DesmondElliott
