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Fred Amata

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Fred Amata
Amata at the 2021 Africa Movie Academy Award
Born
Fred Amata

NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materUniversity of Jos
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, director
Years active1986-till present

Fred Amata is a Nigerian actor, producer and director.[1][2] A graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Jos, Fred shot into the limelight in 1986 for his role in a film titled Legacy. He currently serves as the President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, since 27 February 2016.[3][4]

Partial filmography

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  • The Addict (199?) (director, screenwriter, and executive producer only)
  • Dust to Dust (1996) (director only)
  • Legacy (1996)
  • Mortal Inheritance (1996)
  • Arusi-Iyi (1998) (director only)
  • Rapture (1998) (director only)
  • Suicide Mission (1998) (director only)
  • Witches (1998) (director only)
  • Ijele (1999) (director only)
  • Oganigwe (1999) (director only)
  • Kids Are Angry (2001) (director only)
  • Light & Darkness (2001) (also director)
  • Married to a Witch (2001) (director only)
  • My Love (2002) (also director)
  • Keeping Faith: Is That Love? (2002)
  • Black Mamba (2002)
  • Dangerous Desire (2003)
  • Hand of God (2003) - Nnamdi
  • The Kingmaker (2003) (director only)
  • The Return (2003)
  • Images in the Mirror (2004) - Doctor Tade (also director)
  • The London Boy (2004)
  • A Kiss From Rose (2004)
  • Anini (2005) - Baba Kingsley (also director)
  • Before the Sunrise (2005) (also director)
  • Blind Obsession (2005) (director only)
  • Emotional Hazard (2005) - Chidi
  • Fated (2005) - Jude (Nigerian Version)
  • Fragile Pain (2005) (director only)
  • Girls in the Hood (2005) (director only)
  • Goodbye Another Day (2005) (director only)
  • Hidden Treasures (2005)
  • Wheel of Change (2005)
  • The Amazing Grace (2006) - Etim
  • The Empire (2006) - Tony Odogwu
  • Family Affair (2006)
  • She: You Must Obey (2006)
  • She2: You Must Obey (2006)
  • She3: You Must Obey (2006)
  • Tumini's Song (2006) (director only)
  • Dear God (2007) (also director)
  • Letters to a Stranger (2007) - Fredrick Okoh (also director)
  • Blindfold (2008)
  • Freedom in Chain (2009)
  • Black Gold (2011) - Gideon White
  • Black November (2012) - Gideon White
  • Road to Redemption (2016) - Aminu
  • Stormy Hearts (2017) - Mr. Bako
  • " Excess Luggage" (2017) - Mr Ekwenife
  • The Sessions (2020 film) (2020) - Mr. Oghenekaro
  • Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story (2020) - Senator Obasi
  • Mr Incredible (2021) - Uncle Mazi
  • Warmth in Despair (2022) as Chief Peter
  • Saint Oyinda" (2022)
  • The Cure (2022) - Chief Dumebi
  • A Place Called Forward (2022)[5]

Awards and nominations

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Fred Amata awards and nominations
Totals[a]
Wins0
Nominations4
Note
  1. ^ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
Year Award ceremony Recipient/Nominated work Prize Result
2006 2nd Africa Movie Academy Awards Himself Best Director Nominated
Anini Best Film Nominated
2007 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards Himself Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated
2010 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards Freedom in Chain Best Nigerian Film Nominated

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ibagere, Eniwoke (15 February 2001). "Nigeria's performing royalty". BBC News. Lagos. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  2. ^ Chioma, Ella (19 July 2019). "Fred Amata missing as his daughter with Agatha Amata graduates from UK university (Photos)". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Fred Amata Emerges DGN President". The Guardian News. 27 February 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  4. ^ "Fred Amata emerges Directors Guild of Nigeria president". TV Continental. 27 February 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  5. ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (18 March 2022). "Check out the official trailer for Umanu Elijah's 'A Place Called Forward'". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
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