| Basorge Tariah Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Basoene Kelsey Tariah, Jr. (1967-06-09) 9 June 1967 (age 57) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
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| Spouse | Doris Tariah |
| Children | 4 |
Basorge Tariah Jr. (born June 9, 1967) is a Nigerian actor and comedian.
Early life and education
Tariah Jr. is from Buguma, Kalabari, in Rivers State, Nigeria. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt.
Career
Tariah Jr. made his first professional appearance as a stand-up comedian at the University of Port Harcourt in 1989, and was paid 171 naira ($24, per the 1989 exchange rate) for the job. He has been described as an ace actor and Nollywood veteran by a reputable Nigerian media house, The Punch. Tariah Jr. is best remembered for his role as Do Good in Zeb Ejiro’s award-winning soap opera Candle Light, where he starred alongside Kate Henshaw.
Personal life
Tariah Jr. is married to Doris Basoene Tariah, and together they have four children. In 2017, the former governor of Rivers State and Nigerian Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, organized a birthday party for Tariah Jr. for his 50th birthday.
Selected filmography
- Camouflage (2020) as Oghene
- Lagos Landing (2018) as A.K.
- Run (2017)
- Head Gone (2014)
- The Meeting (2012) as Prof. Akpan Udofia
- Felicima: One Gift (2009) as Charles
- Blood On Ice (2006) as Dean
- Playing Games (2004)
- Fools (2003)
- Unforgeable (2003)
- Runs! (2002) as James
- My Guy (1999)
- Sakobi (1998) as Lewis
- Full Moon (1998) as Nana
- Domitilla (1996) as Tony
- Silent Night (1996)
References
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- Peters, Abiola Alaba. "Why I'm Investing Into Music - Veteran Nollywood Actor, Basorge Tariah". Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- "Veteran Nollywood Actor Basorge Tariah Jr Launches Record Label". KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- "Basorge Tariah Jr. | Actor, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- "BASORGE TARIAH JNR". Africa Magic - BASORGE TARIAH JNR. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- "Garlands for Basorge Kelsey Tariah JNR at 52". guardian.ng. 29 June 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- ^ "6 things you should know about actor". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- "Celebs don't like to admit they don't have – Basorge Tariah". Punch Newspapers. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- Elites, The (2017-06-14). "Rotimi Amaechi Hosts Surprise 50th Birthday Dinner For A-List Actor, Basorge Tariah Jr". The Elites Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- "[PHOTOS] Rotimi Amaechi throws surprise party for Basorge". Punch Newspapers. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 2019-12-03.