Francis Duru is a Nigerian Actor, Master of Ceremony, Comedian, director, an Investor and an Entrepreneur. He was born on 27th April 1978 in Cameroon and also grew up in Cameroon.
He completed both his primary and secondary school education in Cameroon. In 1996, he graduated from the University of Port Harcourt with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts. After his University education, he joined the Nigeria movie industry in the year 1996.
In 1997, he rose to fame after starring in the blockbuster movie “Rattle Snake” produced by Amaka Igwe. The movie portrays the effects of an uncaring society on a growing child and focus on the effect of child abuse and negligent. Francis Duru is one of the most gifted actors in Nollywood. He is very talented in acting and interpretation of roles. He has acted in over 100 movies which include Rattle Snake, Mama Sunday, Rampage, Total War, Dust to Dust, among others.
He has won several African Movie Awards such as most prominent actor in Nigeria & best actor in Nigeria.
Francis Duru Date of Birth – Francis Duru Age
He was born on 27th April 1978 in Cameroon. He is 39 years old as of 2018.
Francis Duru State of Origin
He is originally from Imo State, Nigeria.
Francis Duru Wedding – Francis Duru Marriage – Francis Duru Wife
He is currently married with kids and is currently based in Lagos State, Nigeria with his Family. Francis Duru and his wife have been together for more than 15 years.
Francis Duru Net Worth
Francis Duru is currently one of the richest and most influential actor in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Things That You Might Not Know About Francis Duru
- A native of Imo state, Francis Duru was born in Cameroon.
- In 2007 Francis Duru received the United Nations Ambassador of Peace award for his positive influence on youths.
- Francis Duru studied Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State.
- Francis Duru made his acting debut in 1989 in the film “Missing Mask,” directed by the late Ndubuisi Oko.
- Happily married Francis Duru is a proud father of three kids.
Francis Duru Movies
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- 2013 – Stigma
- 2010 – Home in Exile
- 2009 – Always Mine
- 2009 – Always Mine 2
- 2009 – Breaking Heart
- 2009 – Breaking Heart 2
- 2009 – Entanglement
- 2009 – Entanglement 2
- 2009 – Entanglement 3
- 2009 – Entanglement 4
- 2009 – Nnenda
- 2008- Bless My Soul
- 2008 – Bless My Soul 2
- 2008 – Lumba Boys
- 2008 – Lumba Boys 2
- 2008 – One on One
- 2008 – One on One 2
- 2008 – Worst Enemy
- 2008 – Worst Enemy 2
- 2007 – Final War
- 2007 – Final War 2
- 2007 – Gods of No Mercy
- 2007 – Gods of No Mercy 2
- 2007 – Great Ambassadors
- 2007 – Great Ambassadors 2
- 2007 – House in Crisis
- 2007 – House in Crisis 2
- 2007 – Love and Likeness
- 2007 – Love and Likeness 2
- 2007 – Persecution
- 2007 – Persecution 2
- 2007 – Rhythm of Love
- 2007 – Rhythm of Love 2
- 2007 – Royal Grandmother
- 2007 – Royal Grandmother 2
- 2007 – Short of Time
- 2007 – Short of Time 2
- 2007 – Silent Whispers
- 2007 – Silent Whispers 2
- 2007 – Total War
- 2007 – Total War 2
- 2007 – Warriors of Satan
- 2007 – Warriors of Satan 2
- 2007 – Will of God
- 2007 – Will of God 2
- 2007 – Laviva (as Frances Duru)
- 2006 – Clash of Interest
- 2006 – Forces of Nature
- 2006 – Forces of Nature 2
- 2006 – My Girl Friend
- 2006 – My Girl Friend 2
- 2006 – My Little Secret
- 2006 – My Little Secret 2
- 2006 – Personal Assignment
- 2006 – Personal Assignment 2
- 2006 – Soul Engagement
- 2006 – Soul Engagement 2
- 2006 – Soul Engagement 3
- 2006 – Sound of Love
- 2006 – Sound of Love 2
- 2006 – Sweet Sound
- 2006 – Sweet Sound 2
- 2006 – Tears from Holland
- 2006 – Tears from Holland 2
- 2006 – Upside Down
- 2006 – Upside Down 2
- 2006 – Without Apology
- 2006 – Without Apology 2
- 2005 – Cold War
- 2005 – Cold War 2
- 2005 – Immoral Act
- 2005 – Immoral Act 2
- 2005 – Love Story
- 2005 – Love Story 2
- 2005 – No Way Out
- 2005 – No Way Out 2
- 2005 – Sins of the Flesh
- 2005 – Sins of the Flesh 2
- 2005 – War for War
- 2005 – War for War 2
- 2004 – Otondo
- 2004 – Price of Destiny
- 2004 – Price of Destiny 2
- 2004 – Wanted at all Cost
- 2000 – Set-Up
An Interview with Francis Duru
As a celebrity, how have you been able to keep a scandal free marriage?
Francis Duru: Celebrity is a title; anybody can be a celebrity once you excel in what you are doing. That title does not stop you from doing the things that life demands from you. The concept of broken marriages in entertainment industry is a falsehood those in the media are peddling, and it is wrong because we have broken marriages in other professions.
So why do you build things around what doesn’t exist on people who are mortgaging their lives to expose social ills? When you stretch your hand towards my eyes because I am a celebrity, my individuality shows up and that is when I punch your face because my individuality is bigger than celebrity.
My perspective on celebrity differs; it’s like a shirt that I wear whenever I want to. It must not come near my family if it’s not adding value. My fans can leave but my wife and children stays; they are my sustaining power.
My fans can destroy me but my family will always be there to welcome me and that is what gives me life.
Francis Duru Family
Francis Duru: My family is good; my daughter is in second year at Babcock University reading international law and diplomacy. My son is in JSS 2 and my last child is in grade two.
