Tunde Babalola is a Nigerian-British screenwriter and actor, known for his work in Nigerian films and British television series.
He is recognized for his acclaimed film scripts such as Last Flight to Abuja, Mission Critical, The First of October, and Citation.
He has also made significant contributions to hit TV series such as Tinsel, The Bill, and In Exile.
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- Full name: Tunde Babalola
- Date of Birth: 1968
- Age: 55
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: United Kingdom
- Nationality: British, Nigerian
- Occupation: Screenwriter, actor
- Parents: None
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: None
- Net worth: $3 million
Early life and education
Tunde Babalola, 55, was born and raised in England in 1968. He later moved to Nigeria with his parents and siblings.
His father was an accountant and his mother worked at the central bank.
Influenced by his uncle, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Nigerian Army, Babalola initially considered applying to the Nigerian Defence Academy.
However, his mother did not allow him to do so. Hence, he enrolled in Obafemi Awolowo University to study Theatre Arts.
Personal life
Tunde Babalola is married. He married his wife Abi in London, England in 2015. However, there is no news about their children.
Profession
Babalola’s screenwriting career began at the age of 14 when he wrote his first film script,Original contentAfter returning to the UK, he worked with Channel 4 on the sitcom series “exile”
He subsequently worked with a number of television stations including the BBC, Carlton Television and Chrysalis Television.
Babalola’s career began when he starred in the TV seriesThe Act.After the series received positive reviews, he went on to create three television series in 1997:“Real Players”, “Little Crimes of Passion” and “Armed and dangerous.”
In 1998, he wrote the serial novel “One person, two faces.” He also made his debut in a horror film‘Deep Freeze’ In 2002, he played a helicopter pilot.
In 2014, Babalola won the acclaimed blockbusterOctober 1st.“Original title “dust,” He wrote the first draft of the script in four weeks and completed subsequent drafts in just one week.
Babalola brought his own ideas to the script, ensuring the vision of the story was properly interpreted. He appreciated the film’s status as a period piece, something he had never done before, and recognised its relevance to the present moment in Nigeria.
In 2015, Babalola became the lead actress in the comedy TV seriesRib Busters: A comedy show. ”
His contribution to the film industry was recognized withMeeting” and Best Playwright AwardOctober 1” at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
net worth
Tunde Babalola’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @tundephoenix
- Twitter: @tundephoenix
Filmography
- bill
- Real Players
- misdemeanor
- Armed and Dangerous
- exile
- One person, two faces
- Mono
- Deep Freeze
- Key tasks
- Slow Motion Life
- Really beautiful
