Desmond Elliot Biography, Age, Wiki, Career, Family, Net Worth, Instagram & Twitter

Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor, businessman, movie director, politician and legislator of the Lagos State National House of Assembly, constituency of Surulere.

Desmond Elliot is one of Nigeria’s most talented actors and has appeared in over 250 Nollywood films. He is popularly known for his romantic roles in movies.

In this article, we will explore Desmond Elliot’s biography, age, early childhood, family, parents, career, net worth, social media handles, and other information about this veteran actor.

Desmond Elliot Wiki

Full name: Desmond Oluwashola Elliot

Date of birth: February 4, 1974

Age: 46 years

Spouse: Victoria Elliot

Children: Desmond, Denzel, Donald, Dawn

Nationality: Nigeria

Religion: Christianity

Occupation: Actor, Movie Producer, Politician, Entrepreneur

Net worth: $4 million

Biography

Desmond Oluwashola Elliot was born on February 4, 1974. His father is from the Yoruba region in Nigeria while his mother is from Ilah, in northern Oshimili, Delta State.

Desmond grew up in Jos and received his first elementary education at Air Force Primary School, Jos, before going to St. John College also in the same state.

After graduating from high school, Desmond Elliot got admission to study Economics at Lagos State University, where he graduated in 2003.

Personal life

Desmond Elliot is married to Victoria Elliot, and they have four children, Desmond, Denzel, Donald, and Dawn. On December 26, 2018, Desmond Elliot and his wife celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary.

Career

Desmond Elliot is popularly known for his love scenes in Nollywood movies. He joined the Nollywood industry after his friend convinced him to join the industry. Before starting to land movie roles, Desmond first appeared in soap operas such as “One Too Much”, “Everyday People”, “Saints and Sinners,” and the famous “Super Story”.

Due to his role-playing skills, Desmond Elliot quickly began to land roles in films and progressed rapidly through 2020, appearing in more than 250 films, including the 2014 AY film, “30 Days in Atlanta”.

Desmond Elliot contested in the Lagos State House of Assembly in September 2014 under the All Progressives Congress (APC), which he won. In 2019, after completing his first term as representative of Surulere Constituency, he contested again under the same APC party and still retained his seat.

Movies

Desmond Elliot has featured in several Nollywood movies which includes:
• Black Val
• When Love Happens
• 30 Days in Atlanta
• Falling
• Kamara’s Tree
• Okon Goes to School
• Bursting Out
• The Department
• Kiss and Tell
• Before the Light
• I’ll Take My Chances
• Holding Hope
• A Better Place
• Nollywood Hustlers
• Black Night in South America
• Guilty Pleasures
• Edikan
• Final Tussle
• Uyai
• Fine Things
• Caught-Up
• A Time to Love
• Secret Pain
• Double Game
• Extreme Measure
• Ghetto Queen
• Ekaette
• Put It on Me
• Men Who Cheat
• Behind the Plot
• Yahoo Millionaire
• Divided Attention
• Efficacy
• Asunder
• The Greatest Sacrifice
• Love Wins
• Naked Sin
• Married to the Enemy
• King of the Town
• Traumatised
• My Little Secret
• Romeo
• Too Late to Claim
• Final Point
• Unbreakable Affair
• The Wolves
• Up to Me
• My Sister My Love
• Supremacy
• Strange Love
• Without Apology
• Broadway
• 2 Face
• A Night in the Philippines
• Behind Closed Doors
• Zoza
• The Bet
• Destiny’s Challenge
• Flying Without Wings
• Girls in the Hood
• Games Women Play
• My Precious Son
• Men Do Cry
• The King’s Son
• It’s Juliet or No One
• Now & Forever
• Knowing You
• My Sister My Child
• My Sister’s Act
• Hold Me Down
• Shackles of Death
• Fools in Love
• Orange Groove
• Just Me
• Discord
• Lake of Fire
• Life in New York
• A Kiss from Rose
• Melody of Life
• For Real
• Promise & Fail
• Magic Moment
• Power of Trust
• Passion of Mind
• Missing Angel
• Great Change
• Passion & Pain
• True Romance
• Magic Love
• Jesu Mushin
• Tunnel of Love
• My Faithful Friend
• Fishers of Men
• Fire Love
Television Series
Desmond Elliot has also starred in several series, including:
• Everyday People
• Super Story
• Saints and Sinners
• One Too Much
• Santalal

Awards And Nominations

Some of Desmond Elliot’s awards and nominations include:
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Prize
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 2013 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)
• Best Supporting Actor in a Drama at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Award
• Renaissance award at the 2018 Afroglobal Award

Net worth

Desmond Elliot is one of Nigeria’s most influential actors, with over 250 films. He is also a politician and a member of the Surulere Constituency House of Assembly. As of 2020, Desmond Elliot’s net worth is estimated to be $4 million.

Instagram

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Twitter

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