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Desmond Elliot Biography: Children, Wife, Age, Daughter, Net Worth, Twins, House Pictures, State Of

Biography

Desmond Oluwashola Elliot (born 4 February 1974), professionally addressed as Desmond Elliot, is a famend Nigerian actor, director, and flesh presser.

He has starred in over 200 films, tv presentations, and soap operas.

He gained supreme supporting actor in a drama at the second Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and used to be nominated for the best-supporting actor at the tenth Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Desmond Elliot was elected as a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency, within the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Elections.

Desmond Elliot
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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:Desmond Oluwashola Elliot
Stage Name:Desmond Elliot
Born:4 February 1974 (age 49 years outdated)
Place of Birth:Lagos, Nigeria
State Of Origin:Lagos State
Nationality:Nigerian
Height:1.60 m
Parents:N/A
Siblings:N/A
Wife • Spouse:Victoria Elliot (m. 2003)
Girlfriend • Partner:N/A
Children:Denzel Elliot, Desmond Elliot Junior, Donald Elliot, Dawn Elliot
Occupation:Actor • Politician
Net Worth:US$10 million

Early Life & Education

Desmond Elliot was born to a Yoruba father from Olowogbowo in Lagos Island, Lagos, and a mom from Illah in Oshimili North, Delta State. He was once born on the 4th of February in 1974 to Mr. and Mrs. Elliot.

He gained his number one faculty schooling at Jos’ Air Force Primary School. After finishing his primary college education, he proceeded to St. John’s College, additionally in Jos. 

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Desmond Elliot went further in his schooling by finding out Economics. He graduated from Lagos State University with a degree in Economics in 2003. But this did not save you him from performing. 

Career

Desmond Elliot was influenced by way of a pal to become an actor. He began playing roles in soap operas like Everyday People, One Too Much, and Saints and Sinners. 

He is one of Nollywood’s leading actors, appearing in over 2 hundred motion pictures, together with Men Who Cheat, Yahoo Millionaire, and Atlanta. In 2006, he was nominated for the African Movie Academy Award for “Best Actor in a Supporting Role” in the film “Behind Closed Doors“.

In 2008, Desmond Elliot co-produced and co-directed the film “Reloaded” which won 3 nominations on the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009. In 2009 and 2010, He used to be nominated for the Best Actor category on the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

Also, in 2010, Desmond Elliot competed to transform the ambassador for the Face of Hope Project, a “volunteer-based non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization established to offer hope to the hopeless”, in which he'll work toward fixing “kid illiteracy in Nigeria and Africa at huge” must he emerge. 

In 2014, he was nominated for the African Movie Academy Award for “Best Actor in a Supporting Role” in the movie “Finding Mercy”.

Political Career

Desmond Elliot declared his intentions in September 2014 to run for Lagos State House of Assembly below the All Progressives Congress. He contested and received the Surulere Constituency in the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Elections. 

In October 2020, all the way through the End SARS protest, Desmond Elliot was once heavily criticized for allegedly supporting the Anti-Social Media Bill in Nigeria, an allegation he previous denied when the scoop first filtered in by means of social media. 

In a viral video circulating everywhere the web, he was once seen vehemently criticizing social media customers and influencers and stating that if the Nigerian state doesn’t stop social media, social media will wreck the Nigerian state. His feedback were not taken flippantly by way of Nigerians on social media, and thus the popular Nigerian pidgin slang, na Desmond Elliot cause am, which means It’s Desmond Elliot’s fault, was once born.

Desmond Elliot, on the other hand, came out a few days later to say sorry. He mentioned, “I allowed my emotions to get the easier of me, and for this, I make an apology to everybody my previous statements may have hurt. Please, remember that even the best of us make mistakes. 

This is why, moving ahead, I ask that we all try to interact constructively on the issues that impact us. I promise to do the same. The pain that I believe for my constituents, the requires help that I continue to get, and the wish to mitigate against further destruction and violence will continue to force my engagements and paintings. Thank you fascinated about expressing your views, and at some point, I promise to be extra conscious and conscious. Together, we can build a better Nigeria”.

Personal Life

Desmond Elliot is married to Victoria Elliot and has 4 youngsters. Their marriage is blessed with youngsters, specifically Denzel Elliot, Desmond Elliot Junior, Donald Elliot, and Dawn Elliot. He is taken with public members of the family for Globacom.

Desmond Elliot celebrated his fifteenth wedding anniversary together with his wife, Victoria Elliot, on 26 December 2018.

Filmography

  • Love Castle (2021)
  • Falling” (2015)
  • ‘Black Val’ (2015)[24]
  • The Department” (2015)[25]
  • When Love Happens” (2014)
  • ’30 Days in Atlanta’ (2014)
  • Okon Goes to School
  • Kamara’s Tree” (2013)
  • Kiss and Tell” (2011)
  • I’ll Take My Chances” (2011)
  • Bursting Out” (2010)[26]
  • Holding Hope” (2010)[26]
  • Nollywood Hustlers (2010)[27]
  • Before the Light (2009)[28]
  • Edikan[28]
  • Uyai (2008)
  • Final Tussle (2008) (V)
  • Guilty Pleasures (2008)[29]
  • Black Night in South America (2007)
  • A Better Place (2007)
  • Caught-Up (2007)
  • Double Game (2007)
  • Fine Things (2007)
  • Ghetto Queen (2007)
  • Secret Pain (2007)
  • Wind of Glory (2007) …. Clark
  • A Time to Love (2007) …. Hank
  • Yahoo Millionaire (2007) …. Jerry
  • Put It on Me (2006)
  • Asunder (2006)
  • Men Who Cheat (2006)
  • Behind the Plot (2006)
  • Divided Attention (2006)
  • Efficacy (2006)
  • Ekaette
  • Extreme Measure (2006) … Festus
  • Final Point (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)
  • Supremacy (2006)
  • Too Late to Claim (2006)
  • Traumatised (2006)
  • Unbreakable Affair (2006)
  • Up to Me (2006)
  • Without Apology (2006)
  • The Wolves (2006)
  • Zoza (2006)
  • A Night in the Philippines (2005)[31]
  • 2 Face (2005)
  • Behind Closed Doors (2005)
  • The Bet (2005)
  • Broadway (2005)
  • Destiny’s Challenge (2005)
  • Flying Without Wings (2005)
  • Fools in Love (2005)
  • Games Women Play (2005)
  • Girls in the Hood (2005)
  • Hold Me Down (2005)
  • It’s Juliet or No One (2005)
  • Just Me (2005)
  • The King’s Son (2005)
  • Knowing You (2005)
  • Men Do Cry (2005)
  • My Precious Son (2005)
  • My Sister My Child (2005)
  • My Sister’s Act (2005)
  • Now & Forever (2005)
  • Orange Groove (2005)
  • The Price of Love: Life Is Beautiful (2005)
  • Shackles of Death (2005)
  • Wedding Gift (2005)
  • Wheel of Change (2005)
  • Images in the Mirror (2004) …. Deji[32]
  • Above Love (2004)
  • Atlanta (2004)
  • Big Pretenders (2004)
  • Cinderella (2004)
  • Danger Signal (2004)
  • Deep Loss (2004)
  • Died to Save (2004)
  • Discord (2004)
  • For Real (2004)
  • A Kiss from Rose (2004)
  • Lake of Fire (2004) …. Brother Emmanuel
  • Life in New York (2004)
  • Magic Moment (2004)
  • Melody of Life (2004)
  • Missing Angel (2004)
  • Passion of Mind (2004)
  • Power of Trust (2004)
  • Promise & Fail (2004)
  • True Romance (2004)
  • Great Change (2003)
  • Magic Love (2003)
  • My Faithful Friend (2003)
  • Passion & Pain (2003)
  • Tunnel of Love (2003)
  • Fire Love (2002)
  • Jesu Mushin (2002)
  • FISHERS OF MEN

TV Shows

  • Everyday People (Soap Opera)[34]
  • One Too Much (Soap Opera)
  • Saints and Sinners (Soap Opera)
  • Santalal
  • Super Story             

Net Worth

Desmond Elliot‘s net price is estimated at US$10 million. He is one of the richest actors in Nigeria. 

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Desmond Elliot built most of his wealth and fortune after having starred in over 2 hundred movies. He is married and has four children. He is fascinated about public relations for Globacom.

Social Media

  • Instagram: @DesmondElliott

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