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Desmond Elliot
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Elliot at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in Lagos
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| Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere constituency 1 | |
| Assumed office 11 April 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Kabiru Lawal |
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Desmond Oluwashola Elliot
4 February 1974 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Spouse | Victoria Elliot |
| Occupation | Actor, film director, politician |
Desmond Oluwashola Elliot (born 4 February 1974) is a famous Nigerian actor, director, and politician. He is well-known for his roles in many movies.
In 2015, he was elected as a lawmaker for the Lagos State House of Assembly. This means he helps make laws for the Surulere area in Lagos. Desmond Elliot also worked to become an ambassador for the Face of Hope Project. This project is a group that helps young Nigerians learn to read and write.
Early Life
Desmond Elliot was born on February 4, 1974. His father was from Lagos and his mother was from Delta State in Nigeria.
He went to primary school at Air Force Primary School. Later, he attended St John's College. Both schools were in Jos. He then studied economics at Lagos State University. He finished his studies in 2003.
Career in Entertainment
A friend encouraged Desmond Elliot to become an actor. He started acting in TV shows called soap operas. Some of these were Everyday People, One Too Much, and Saints and Sinners.
He became one of the top actors in Nollywood. Nollywood is the name for the Nigerian film industry. He has acted in over 200 movies. Some of his movies include Men Who Cheat, Yahoo Millionaire, and Atlanta.
In 2006, he was nominated for an award. This was the African Movie Academy Award for "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" for the movie "Behind Closed Doors". He also helped make and direct the movie "Reloaded" in 2008. This movie got three nominations at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009. He was also nominated for "Best Actor" at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2009 and 2010.
In 2010, Desmond Elliot wanted to be an ambassador for the Face of Hope Project. This group helps children in Nigeria and Africa who cannot read. In 2014, he was nominated again for an African Movie Academy Award. This was for "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" in the movie "Finding Mercy".
Politics
In September 2014, Desmond Elliot announced he wanted to join politics. He decided to run for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly. He ran with the All Progressives Congress party.
He won the election for the Surulere area on April 11, 2015. In October 2020, there were big protests in Nigeria called End SARS. During this time, Desmond Elliot was criticized by many people. This was because of things he said about social media.
He later apologized for his comments. He said he let his feelings get the best of him. He asked everyone to talk about issues in a helpful way. He promised to be more careful with his words in the future. He said he felt the pain of his community. He wanted to help stop more damage and violence.
Desmond Elliot is currently trying to be elected for a third time. He wants to keep representing Surulere Constituency 1. He faced strong competition for the 2023 elections. But he was able to get his party's support again. This allows him to run for a third term.
Personal Life
Desmond Elliot is married to Victoria Elliot. They have four children together. He also works in public relations for Globacom, a telecommunications company.
Desmond and Victoria Elliot celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary on December 26, 2018.
Filmography
- Unknown Soja (2024) as Major Ibrahim
- Ill Fated (directed) (2024) as Femi
- Switched-Up (2023) as Barrister Yomi Jayesimi
- Teni's Big Day (directed) (2023)
- Stale (2022) as Abdul
- Without Bounds (2022)
- Treasury (2022) as Chief Alakija
- Miss Bamidele's Girls (2022) as Felix
- Love Castle (2021) as Ayo
- Nobody's Ex (2021) as Ebuka
- Sweet Melony (2020) as Remi
- Memory Lane (2020) as Akin
- Being Annabel (2019) as Maro
- Crazy People (2018)
- Esohe (2017) as Johnny Payne
- Falling (2015 film) (2015)
- Black Val (2015) as Fola
- The Department (film) (2015) as Effiong Akpodigha
- When Love Happens (2014) as Lanre
- 30 Days in Atlanta (2014) as Okiemute
- Okon Goes to School
- Kamara's Tree (2013) as Tejan Kamara
- Finding Mercy 1 & 2 ((2013)
- Kiss and Tell (2011 film) (2011) as Bernard
- I'll Take My Chances (2011)
- Bursting Out (film) (2010) as Bernard
- Holding Hope (2010)
- Before the Light (2009)
- Edikan
- Uyai (2008)
- Final Tussle (2008) (V)
- Guilty Pleasures (2008) as Mr. Okoro
- Black Night in South America (2007) as Paul
- A Better Place (2007)
- Caught-Up (2007)
- Double Game (2007)
- Fine Things (2007)
- Ghetto Queen (2007)
- Secret Pain (2007) as Kenechukwu
- Wind of Glory (2007) as Clark
- A Time to Love (2007) as Hank
- Yahoo Millionaire (2007) as Jerry
- Put It on Me (2006)
- Asunder (2006)
- Men Who Cheat (2006)
- Behind the Plot (2006)
- Divided Attention (2006)
- Efficacy (2006)
- Ekaette (2006) as Tony
- Extreme Measure (2006) ... Festus
- Final Point (2006)
- The Greatest Sacrifice (2006)
- King of the Town (2006)
- Love Wins (2006) as Austin
- Married to the Enemy (2006)
- My Little Secret (2006)
- My Sister My Love (2006) as Jar
- Romeo (2006)
- Strange Love (2006)
- Supremacy (2006)
- Too Late to Claim (2006)
- Traumatised (2006) as Jide
- Unbreakable Affair (2006) as Lawrence
- Up to Me (2006)
- Without Apology (2006)
- The Wolves (2006) as Eric
- Zoza (2006) as Zoza
- A Night in the Philippines (2005)
- 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) as Brume
- The King's Son (2005)
- Knowing You (2005)
- Men Do Cry (2005)
- My Precious Son (2005) as Ben
- 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
- Above Love (2004)
- Atlanta (2004) as Abel
- Big Pretenders (2004)
- Cinderella (2004)
- Danger Signal (2004)
- Deep Loss (2004)
- Died to Save (2004)
- Discord (2004)
- For Real (2004) as Chris
- A Kiss from Rose (2004)
- Lake of Fire (2004) as Brother Emmanuel
- Life in New York (2004)
- Magic Moment (2004)
- Melody of Life (2004) as Martin
- Missing Angel (2004) as Angel
- Passion of Mind (2004)
- Power of Trust (2004)
- Promise & Fail (2004)
- True Romance (2004) as Stanley
- Great Change (2003)
- Magic Love (2003)
- My Faithful Friend (2003)
- Passion & Pain (2003) as Edward
- Tunnel of Love (2003)
- Fire Love (2002)
- Jesu Mushin (2002)
- Fishers of Men
Television
- Everyday People (Soap Opera)
- One Too Much (Soap Opera)
- Saints and Sinners (Soap Opera)
- Santalal
- Super Story
See also
In Spanish: Desmond Elliot para niños
- List of Yoruba people
