In this post, Platinum Times Nigeria delves into the life story and achievements of renowned Nollywood actor, Fredrick Leonard.
Frederick Nnaemeka Leonard is an exceptional Nollywood actor who received the 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Film.
He also won the 2016 City People Entertainment Awards as Best Supporting Actor of the Year.
Profile summary
Name: Fredrick Nnaemeka Leonard
Date of birth: 1st May, 1976
State of origin: Anambra State, Nigeria
Education: Kaduna State Polytechnic
Religion: Christianity
Spouse: Peggy Ovire
Career: Actor
Background
Nollywood filmmaker Fredrick Leonard is a gifted Nigerian actor.
Leonard was born in Anambra State, Nigeria on 1st May, 1976.
He grew up in Lagos State with his parents and two younger siblings who are girls.
Education
He got elementary education at St Peter’s Anglican Primary School in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State and afterwards, he attended Oregun High School in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos State.
In order to earn a degree, he moved to Kaduna State in Northern Nigeria and studied at the Kaduna Polytechnic, where he graduated with a degree in Biochemistry.
Fredrick has established a prosperous career for himself in the Nigerian film business, making multiple appearances in films like
Career
Leonard made an entry into the movie industry in 2001, playing brief one-scene roles before taking a hiatus from acting to complete his university education and acquire a degree.
After finishing his undergraduate degree, Leonard resumed his acting business, in 2008 and landed his first starring part in the film “Indian Doctor”.
In 2009, he made his debut in Nigerian TV soap operas, appearing in the series Disclosure, which aired mostly on Africa Magic on DSTV.
He also starrred in the film Grey, then in 2019 he produced Void, he is the CEO of Cineworx Entertainment.
Movies
- Disclosure
- Indian Doctor
- Obidike
- A piece of me
- Thorns and roses
- Tailor my heart
- Lonely nights
- Love and twist
- Loving the saint
- For better for trouble
- Two to tango amongst others.
Personal life
With his charming looks and strong acting skills, Fredrick has garnered a large fan following both in Nigeria and internationally.
He credits Bimbo Akintola, a Nigerian female actress as being one of his greatest influences in his acting career.
He is happily married to Peggy Ovire, a Nollywood actress, model and television personality.
He continues to be a prominent figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his charisma and talent.
Awards
Fredrick Leonard has won several awards for his performances, including;
Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Icons movie academy awards in 2014.
Best Supporting Actor of the Year at the city people awards in 2016.
Best Actor at the Zulu African academy awards.
Net worth
Fredrick Leonard has a net worth estimate of over $2 Million earned from his career as an actor.
