Famous Ghanaian Actors

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Michael Blackson
(Actor & Comedian)
Michael Blackson
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Birthdate: November 28, 1972
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Ghana

Known as The African King of Comedy, the Ghanaian-Liberian-American comedian Michael Blackson considers Eddie Murphy one of his greatest inspirations. An encounter with Ice Cube at The Comedy Store, turned Blackson’s future around. He is also known for his hit films Next Friday and Meet the Blacks.

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Peter Mensah
(Actor)
Peter Mensah
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Birthdate: August 27, 1959
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Chiraa, Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana
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Abraham Attah
(Actor)
Abraham Attah
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Birthdate: July 2, 2001
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Ghana
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Van Vicker
(Actor)
Van Vicker
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Birthdate: August 1, 1977
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Accra, Ghana
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Majid Michel
(Ghanaian Actor Best Known for His Film 'Somewhere in Africa')
Majid Michel
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Birthdate: September 22, 1980
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Cantonments, Accra, Ghana

The son of a Ghanaian mother and a Lebanese father, Majid Michel soared to fame with his role of a Lebanese boy, Shaker, in the Ghanaian series Things We Do for Love. He later gained popularity with Nollywood films such as Silent Scandals and delivered an award-winning performance in Somewhere in Africa.

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John Dumelo
(Ghanaian Actor Best Known for His Role in the Film 'A Northern Affair')
John Dumelo
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Birthdate: February 3, 1984
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Ghana

John Dumelo is a Ghanaian actor, politician, entrepreneur, and farmer. He is best known for his portrayal of Manuel Quagraine in the 2014 Ghanaian-Nigerian film A Northern Affair, which earned him a Ghana Movie Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role. John Dumelo is also credited with launching his own clothing line called J.Melo.

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Akrobeto
(Ghanaian Actor, Comedian and TV Presenter Known for His Comic Acts)
Akrobeto
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Birthdate: November 18, 1962
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Ayirebi, Ghana

Ghanaian actor, comedian and television-presenter Akwasi Boadi, more-famous as Akrobeto (who 'nose' tomorrow) and known for size of his nose, garnered international-recognition through his comic-acts, some of which went viral on YouTube. Different satirical-shows like Radio Arvyla has satirized his speech while playing their own clips. Akrobeto won overall Entertainment Personality of the Year award at 2021 Entertainment Achievement Awards.  

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Gyearbuor Asante
(Actor)
Gyearbuor Asante
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Birthdate: November 4, 1941
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Accra, Ghana
Died: August 2, 2000
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Chris Attoh
(Ghanaian Actor Best Known for His Performance in the Nigerian Soap Opera 'Tinsel')
Chris Attoh
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Birthdate: May 17, 1979
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Ghana

Chris Attoh is a Ghanaian actor, on-air personality, film director, TV presenter, and producer. He is best known for his portrayal of Kwame Mensah in the popular Nigerian soap opera, Tinsel. Apart from playing important roles in many Nigerian films, Chris Attoh has also hosted a couple of award ceremonies, including the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards in 2016. 

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Kwadwo Nkansah
(Ghanaian Singer and Comedian)
Kwadwo Nkansah
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Birthdate: April 15, 1987
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kumasi, Ghana

Though he dropped out of school at standard 6, Ghanaian singer Kwadwo Nkansah, also known as Lil Win, later soared to fame as a musician, comedian, and actor. His own inability to complete his education made him establish the Great Minds International School in Ghana later.

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Eddie Tagoe
(Ghanaian Actor)
Eddie Tagoe
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Birthplace: Ghana
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Adjetey Anang
(Actor)
Adjetey Anang
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Birthdate: July 7, 1973
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Ghana
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Eddie Watson
(Actor)
Eddie Watson
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Birthdate: May 22, 1980
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Monrovia, Liberia