| Samuel Abiola Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Samuel Abiola Robinson (1998-06-30) 30 June 1998 (age 26) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Secondary Education |
| Alma mater | Grait International College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Notable work | Green White Green Sudani from Nigeria |
Samuel Abiola Robinson (born 30 June 1998) is a Nigerian actor who appears in Nollywood and Indian films. He is best known for his role from the 2018 Malayalam movie Sudani from Nigeria, directed by Zakariya Mohammed.
Personal life
Robinson attended Grait Secondary School but put off university to pursue a career as a professional actor.
Career
Samuel's career as an actor began in 2013. He has appeared in several major productions in Africa such as Walt Disney's Desperate Housewives Africa, M-Net's Tinsel, MTV Base's Shuga and Raconteur Production's 8 Bars And A Clef to name a few. He became the first African Actor to play a leading role in Indian cinema when he featured in an Indian film, the 2018 film Sudani from Nigeria, with Indian actor Soubin Shahir. Samuel has also appeared in the Malayalam movie Oru Caribbean Udayippu, released in 2019.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 Bars & A Clef | Young Victor | English | |
| 2016 | Green White Green | Segun | ||
| 2018 | Sudani from Nigeria | Samuel Abiola Robinson / Sudani | Malayalam | Debut Indian movie |
| 2019 | Oru Caribbean Udayippu | Samuel (Tik Tak) | ||
| 2023 | Dilli Dark | Michael Okeke | English Hindi |
Directed by Dibakar Das Roy |
| 2024 | Sorgavaasal | Kendrick | Tamil |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tinsel | Gogo | |
| 2015 | Shuga | Ozzy | |
| 2015 | The MiddleMen | Amos | |
| 2015 | Desperate Housewives Africa | Akin Bello | |
| 2017 | The Governor | Toju Ochello |
Short films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Playing Victim | Tekena |
References
- "'Poli', 'Katta Waiting'- Nigerian star scouring for meaning". Kaumudiglobal.com. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- "Nollywood: Young actors suffer unfair treatment from producers - Samuel Robinson - Daily Post Nigeria". Dailypost.ng. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- "Soccer hero from Nigeria". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- "AT MY FIRST AUDITION, THE DIRECTOR STOOD UP AND SHOOK MY HAND". YNAIJA. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- "Injustices faced by young Nigerian actors". Pulse NG. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- "Nigerian Actor Samuel Abiola Robinson To Star In 'Sudani From Nigeria'". Afrireviews. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
- "From Porotta to People, I Love Kerala Samuel Abiola Robinson". www.thenewsminute.com. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- "Soubin Shahir to play the lead in Sudani from Nigeria". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- "Oru Caribbean Udayippu Movie Review : Critic Review of Oru Caribbean". Times Of India. 11 January 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
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