Hanks Anuku | |
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Born | May 12, 1960 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Education | Auchi Polytechnic |
Occupation | Actor |
Hanks Anuku (born 12 May 1960), [1] is a Nigerian actor. [2] He often stars as a villain in many Nollywood films. [3] [4]
He attended Loyola College, Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, southwest Nigeria. He graduated from Auchi Polytechnic in 1981. [5] He is from Ika in Delta State, south-south Nigeria. His sister was Miss Nigeria 1986 Rita Anuku, who died in 2015. [6]
His acting career started in the 1990s, alongside other popular Nigerian actors like Gentle Jack. With his tough-guy roles, and unique accent and talent, he gradually established himself as a highly sought after actor in Nollywood, starring in many movies. [7]
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