List of Ugandan actors

This is a list of notable actors and actresses from Uganda. This list includes members of the Ugandan diaspora.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

Contents

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E
• F
• G
• H
• I
• J
• K
• L
• M
• N
• O
• P
• Q
• R
• S
• T
• U
• V
• W
• X
• Y
• Z

• See also
• References

A

• Akite Agnes born (1983-03-19) 19 March 1983 (age 42)
• Doreck Ankunda ^[1]

Akite Agnes, 2025

B

• Sam Bagenda born (1965-03-31) 31 March 1965 (age 60)

• Susan Basemera (fl. 1995-present) ^[2]
• Monica Birwinyo born (1990-06-04) 4 June 1990 (age 35)
• Ruth Kalibbala Bwanika born (1997-09-09) 9 September 1997 (age 27)

C

• Kemiyondo Coutinho ^[3]

F

• Anita Fabiola born (1994-06-07) 7 June 1994 (age 31)

Anita Fabiola, 2019

G

• Richard Gibson born (1954-01-01) 1 January 1954 (age 71)

Richard Gibson, 2011

I

• Milka Irene born 1989 (age 35–36)

Nana Hill Kagga, 2008

Arthur Kisenyi, 2016

K

• Leila Kalanzi Kachapizo born (1979-12-05) 5 December 1979 (age 45)

• Nana Kagga born (1977-04-06) 6 April 1977 (age 48)
• Gaetano Kagwa born (1972-06-22) 22 June 1972 (age 53)
• Laura Kahunde born (1988-10-23) 23 October 1988 (age 36)
• Nisha Kalema born 1993 (age 31–32)
• Nancy Kalembe born (1980-09-15) 15 September 1980 (age 44)
• Anne Kansiime born (1986-04-13) 13 April 1986 (age 39)
• Juliana Kanyomozi born (1980-11-27) 27 November 1980 (age 44)
• Sheebah Karungi born (1989-11-11) 11 November 1989 (age 35)
• Michael Kasaija (fl. 2010-present)
• Florence Kasumba born (1976-10-26) 26 October 1976 (age 48)
• Danny Keogh (1948-2019) ^[4]
• Acaye Kerunen born 1981 (age 43–44)
• Bruno Kiggundu born (1992-07-21) 21 July 1992 (age 33)
• Maurice Kirya born (1984-11-04) 4 November 1984 (age 40)
• Aganza Kisaka ^[5]
• Sarah Kisawuzi born (1953-11-11) 11 November 1953 (age 71)
• Arthur Kisenyi born (1990-01-10) 10 January 1990 (age 35)
• Cleopatra Koheirwe born (1982-01-15) 15 January 1982 (age 43)
• Aisha Kyomuhangi ^[6]

L

• Evelyn Nakabira Lagu born (1982-06-01) 1 June 1982 (age 43)

• Mary Lewis (fl. 1988-present)

• Kato Lubwama (1970–2023)

Housen Mushema, 2018

M

• Cindy Magara born September 1982 (age 42)

• Malaika born (1989-12-15) 15 December 1989 (age 35)
• Stecia Mayanja born (1985-05-26) 26 May 1985 (age 40) ^[7]
• Rose Mbowa (1943-1999)
• Doreen Mirembe born (1987-10-04) 4 October 1987 (age 37)
• Morris Mugisha (fl. 2013-present) ^[8]

• Alex Muhangi born (1985-10-09) 9 October 1985 (age 39)
• Usama Mukwaya born (1989-12-12) 12 December 1989 (age 35)

• Housen Mushema born (1992-03-29) 29 March 1992 (age 33)
• Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine born 1967 (age 57–58)

N

• Eleanor Nabwiso born (1989-02-24) 24 February 1989 (age 36) ^[9]

• Mathew Nabwiso ^[10]
• Leila Nakabira born 1993 (age 31–32)
• Hadijah Nakanjako born 1987 (age 37–38)
• Fauziah Nakiboneka born (1977-05-15) 15 May 1977 (age 48)

• Madina Nalwanga born (2002-03-15) 15 March 2002 (age 23)
• Halima Namakula born (1960-01-01) 1 January 1960 (age 65)
• Aaliyah Nanfuka born (1986-08-25) 25 August 1986 (age 38)
• Rehema Nanfuka born (1986-05-25) 25 May 1986 (age 39)
• Maureen Nankya born (1988-09-17) 17 September 1988 (age 36)
• Stellah Nantumbwe born 1991 (age 33–34)
• Mariam Ndagire born (1971-05-16) 16 May 1971 (age 54)

• Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga born (1968-02-08) 8 February 1968 (age 57)

Halima Namakula, 2025

O

• Arnold Oceng born (1985-11-30) 30 November 1985 (age 39)
• Peter Odeke born (1970-11-21) 21 November 1970 (age 54)

• Joel Okuyo Atiku born (1983-12-04) 4 December 1983 (age 41)
• Gladys Oyenbot born (1982-07-11) 11 July 1982 (age 43)

P

• Whitney Peak born (2003-01-28) 28 January 2003 (age 22)

R

• Raymond Rushabiro ^[11]

• Rutamirika (1959–2008) ^[12]

Natasha Sinayobye, 2019

S

• Natasha Sinayobye born (1989-01-20) 20 January 1989 (age 36) ^[13]
• Herbert Mendo Ssegujja born (1983-09-27) 27 September 1983 (age 41)

• Ashraf Ssemwogerere (fl. 1980-present) ^[14]
• Patrick Ssenjovu born July 1975 (age 50)

• Richard Sseruwagi born (1954-08-08) 8 August 1954 (age 71)

Patrick Ssenjovu, 2008

T

• Bobby Tamale born (1984-08-28) 28 August 1984 (age 40)

• Esteri Tebandeke born (1984-05-16) 16 May 1984 (age 41)
• Bettinah Tianah born (1993-11-10) 10 November 1993 (age 31)
• Flavia Tumusiime born (1989-02-11) 11 February 1989 (age 36)

• Richard Tuwangye born (1980-10-16) 16 October 1980 (age 44)

W

• Michael Wawuyo Sr. born (1948-11-11) 11 November 1948 (age 76)

• Michael Wawuyo Jr. born (1987-12-17) 17 December 1987 (age 37)
• Bobi Wine born (1982-02-12) 12 February 1982 (age 43)

See also

• List of Ugandan people
• Cinema of Uganda

References

1. Kazibwe, Kenneth. "Doreck Ankunda on winning the award for best actress in Bayelsa film festival". Nilepost News. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
2. "Ugandan actress makes it to Apple TV and Universal Film". Monitor. 19 July 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
3. Vora, Hershil (28 October 2018). "Exclusive: NBC Universal Short Film Festival Winner Director Kemiyondo Coutinho Talks 'Kyenvu'". The Knockturnal. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
4. Chironda, Melody (24 July 2019). "South Africa: Veteran Actor Danny Keogh Dies". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
5. Byenkya, Alfred (28 March 2025). "Aganza Kisaka named new ITI-Uganda president". New Vision. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
6. Katungulu, Amon. "DJ Nimrod, Denis Duke, Aisha Komuhangi star in murder mystery drama, Beneath Beauty". Nilepost News. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
7. Jjingo, Ernest (15 June 2025). "Stecia Mayanja returns to stage with a bang". The Observer. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
8. "Morris on making award winning films". Monitor. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
9. "Eleanor Nabwiso: I am never retiring from film". Monitor. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
10. Ruby, Josh (19 November 2023). "Mathew Nabwiso beats top African directors to win best movie director at Zikomo Awards 2023". MBU. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
11. Mwesigwa, Solomon (10 July 2025). "Raymond Rushabiro pushes for improved film quality and training in Uganda". MBU. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
12. "Death has robbed theatre of a great playwright and perfomer". New Vision. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
13. BNS (3 September 2019). "Natasha Sinayobye is Fearless & Fashionable on Satisfashion UG's September 2019 Digital Cover". BN Style. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
14. Niwamanya, Timothy (8 August 2018). "A Closer Look at Ugandan Cinema". Cinema Escapist. Retrieved 19 August 2025.