Dele Odule (born 23 November 1961 in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, though originally from Oru Ijebu in Ogun State) is a celebrated Nigerian actor, film producer, director, and screenwriter. A graduate of the University of Ibadan with a degree in Theatre Arts, Dele began his acting journey in 1986 with the Oloko Theatre Group under the mentorship of Mukaila Adebisi. He rose to prominence after starring in the iconic Yoruba film Ti Oluwa Ni Ile, and has since featured in over 200 Nollywood films, spanning drama, comedy, and cultural storytelling. His distinguished career earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor (Yoruba) at the 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Kori Koto. Beyond acting, he's the current President of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) and serves as a brand ambassador for Airtel Nigeria.