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Occupation
  
Actor

Children
  
Dr SID

Role
  
Actor


Name
  
Justus Esiri

Years active
  
1968–2013

Grandchildren
  
Sydney Esiri



Born
  
November 20, 1942 (
1942-11-20
)
Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria

Died
  
February 19, 2013, Lagos, Nigeria

Movies
  
Rising Moon, Sitanda, Invasion 1897

Awards
  
Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role

Similar People
  
Dr SID, Lancelot Oduwa I, Izu Ojukwu

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Justus Esiri (November 20, 1942 – February 19, 2013) was a veteran award winning Nigerian actor, generally considered to be one of the pillars of Nollywood with an acting career that goes way back to the 1960s. He came into prominence for his role in popular Nigerian Television Authority TV-series The Village Headmaster and the film adaptation of Chinua Achebe's book Things Fall Apart. He won Best Actor award at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards post-humously for his role in Assassins Practice and was also honoured as the inaugural recipient of the "Goodluck Jonathan Lifetime Achievement award" at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards. The Nigerian government honoured him with several National honours with the highest being an Officer of the Order of the Niger, OON) for his contribution to the development of Film-Making in Nigeria. He is the father of popular Mavin Records Musician Dr Sid.

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Justus Esiri Biography and Life History


Early life and career

Justus was born on the 20th of November 1942 in Oria-Abraka, Delta State. He then proceeded to Effurun and attended Urhobo College, Bendel State. He left Nigeria for Germany for his higher education. Institutions he attended in Germany included Maximillan University, Munich, German(1964), Prof. Weners Institute of Engineering, West Berlin (1967) and the Ahrens School of Performing Arts (1968). While in Europe he began his acting career. He was working as a German translator for voice of Nigeria in Germany when he received an invitation home from the Nigerian Government to star in "The Village Headmaster" which he accepted.

Death and legacy

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Esiri died in hospital in Lagos on February 19, 2013 from complications of diabetes. A tribute night, organized by the Actors Guild of Nigeria, was held at the National Stadium on 8 April 2013. Mass was at St. Jude Catholic Church in Mafoluku, Lagos, on 9 April 2013, and a Service of Songs was conducted in Warri the following day. His body was then taken to its final resting place in his hometown of Abraka. Several government officials and entertainment personalities were present at his funeral.

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He has appeared in several Nollywood and TV productions including

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Justus Esiri Nollywood Superstars host Tribute Night for the Late Great Justus

Filmography

Actor
2013
The Assassin's Practice as
Eviano
2012
The Twin Sword
2010
Home in Exile (as Justice Esiri)
2009
Foreign Demons as
Father Robertson
2009
Honest Deceiver (Video) as
Denis
2009
Honest Deceiver 2 (Video) as
Denis
2008
Kingdom of Men (Video) as
Okorie
2008
Kingdom of Men 2 (Video) as
Okorie
2008
Raging Tigers (Video) as
Chief Davidson (as Justice Esiri)
2008
Raging Tigers 2 (Video) as
Chief Davidson (as Justice Esiri)
2008
Sweet Tomorrow (Video) as
Chief Johnson
2008
Sweet Tomorrow 2 (Video) as
Chief Johnson
2008
Small Boy as
Daddy Queen (as Justice Esiri)
2007
Big Heart Treasure (Video) as
Chief Mudiaga
2007
Big Heart Treasure 2 (Video) as
Chief Mudiaga
2007
Cross & Tinapa (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2007
Cross & Tinapa 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2007
Forgive Me (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2007
Forgive Me 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2007
Keep My Will (Video) as
Dike (as Justice Esiri)
2007
Keep My Will 2 (Video) as
Dike (as Justice Esiri)
2007
Minority Tension (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2007
Most Wanted Bachelor (Video) as
President
2007
Most Wanted Bachelor 2 (Video) as
President
2007
Spiritual Challenge (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2007
Spiritual Challenge 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2007
Who Will Tell the President (Video) as
Rt. Gen. Okon
2007
Who Will Tell the President 2 (Video) as
Rt. Gen. Okon
2006
Angel in Hell (Video)
2006
Angel in Hell 2 (Video)
2006
Angels Forever (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2006
Angels Forever 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2006
Blood on Ice (Video) as
Kalumba (as Justice Esiri)
2006
Blood on Ice 2 (Video) as
Kalumba (as Justice Esiri)
2006
Blood Stain in Bokodo (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2006
Blood Stain in Bokodo 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2006
City of Kings (Video) as
Odionyenfe (as Justice Esiri)
2006
City of Kings 2 (Video) as
Odionyenfe (as Justice Esiri)
2006
Connected Firm (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2006
Connected Firm 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2006
Descendants of Jezebel (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2006
Descendants of Jezebel 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2006
Dying for Tomorrow (Video) as
Headmaster (as Justice Esiri)
2006
Dying for Tomorrow 2 (Video) as
Headmaster (as Justice Esiri)
2006
Dying for Tomorrow 3 (Video) as
Headmaster (as Justice Esiri)
2006
Fair Game (Video) as
Governor
2006
Fair Game 2 (Video) as
Governor
2006
Married for Money (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2006
Official Fracas (Video) as
Igbudu (as Justice Esiri)
2006
Official Fracas 2 (Video) as
Igbudu (as Justice Esiri)
2006
Passionate Crime (Video) as
Father Martins (as Justice Esiri)
2006
Passionate Crime 2 (Video) as
Father Martins (as Justice Esiri)
2006
Silence of the Gods (Video) as
Igwe
2006
Silence of the Gods 2 (Video) as
Igwe
2006
Sitanda as
Papa Ann
2006
Tomorrow Lives Again (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2006
Tomorrow Lives Again 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2006
Traumatised (Video) as
Chief Bassey
2006
Traumatised 2 (Video) as
Chief Bassey
2006
Women of Faith (Video) as
Damian (as Justice Esiri)
2006
Women of Faith 2 (Video) as
Damian (as Justice Esiri)
2006
Put It on Me (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2006
Put It on Me 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2005
Blood Battle (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2005
Blood Battle 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2005
Day of Atonement (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2005
Eagle's Bride (Video) as
Ikekwu
2005
Eagle's Bride 2 (Video) as
Ikekwu
2005
Endless Passion (Video) as
Chief
2005
Endless Passion 2 (Video) as
Chief
2005
Indecent Desire (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2005
Indecent Desire 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2005
My Precious Son (Video) as
Chief Martins
2005
My Precious Son 2 (Video) as
Chief Martins
2005
Never End (Video) as
Igwe Nnanna (as Justice Esiri)
2005
Never End 2 (Video) as
Igwe Nnanna (as Justice Esiri)
2005
One God One Nation (Video) as
Robertson (as Justice Esiri)
2005
One God One Nation 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2005
Rising Moon (Video) as
Obasi
2005
Rising Moon 2 (Video) as
Obasi
2005
Rising Moon 3 (Video) as
Obasi
2005
Six Demons (Video) as
Chief Marshall Adelabu
2005
The Corridors of Power (Video) as
Otunba Damijo
2005
The Corridors of Power 2 (Video) as
Otunba Damijo
2005
The Corridors of Power 3 (Video) as
Otunba Damijo
2005
The Ghost as
Anderson (as Justice Esiri)
2005
The Ghost 2 as
Anderson (as Justice Esiri)
2005
The Last Knight (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2005
The Last Knight 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2005
The Tyrant (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2005
The Tyrant 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2005
Unforeseen (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2005
Unforeseen 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2005
Vampire's Call (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2005
Vampire's Call 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2004
Enslaved (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2004
Enslaved 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2004
For Real (Video) as
Chief Salako
2004
For Real 2 (Video) as
Chief Salako
2004
I Swear (Video) as
Ezeigwe (as Justice Esiri)
2004
I Swear 2 (Video) as
Ezeigwe (as Justice Esiri)
2004
King of the Jungle (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2004
King of the Jungle 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2004
Love After Love (Video) as
Chief Obasi
2004
Masterstroke (Video) as
Adams
2004
Masterstroke 2 (Video) as
Adams
2004
Melody of Life (Video) as
Barrister Oke
2004
Miss Nigeria (Video) as
Senator Williams (as Justice Esiri)
2004
Miss Nigeria 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2004
My Driver (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2004
My Driver 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2004
Never Say Ever (Video) as
Governor
2004
Never Say Ever 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2004
Shattered Illusion (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2004
Shattered Illusion 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2004
We Are One (Video) as
Chief Vincent (as Justice Esiri)
2004
We Are One 2 (Video) as
Chief Vincent (as Justice Esiri)
2003
Lean on Me (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2003
Lean on Me 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2003
Love Oh! Love (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2003
Love Oh! Love 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2003
Sister Mary (Video) as
Clement
2003
Town in Danger (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2003
Town in Danger 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2002
Evil-Doers (Video) as
Simeon
2002
Evil-Doers 2 (Video) as
Simeon
2002
The Vulture (Video)
2002
Wisdom and Riches (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2002
Wisdom and Riches 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2001
My Good Will (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2001
My Good Will 2 (Video)(as Justice Esiri)
2001
A Barber's Wisdom (Short)(as Justice Esiri)
1999
The Price (Video) as
Mr. Peters
1997
Forever (Video)
1997
Forever 2 (Video)
1987
Things Fall Apart (TV Series)(as Justice Esiri)

References

Justus Esiri Wikipedia


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