Acting
Taiwo Hassan (born 31 October 1959), popularly billed as Ogogo, is a veteran Nollywood actor, producer, director and screenwriter from Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria. A household name in Yoruba cinema, Ogogo built his reputation with powerful, action-filled lead roles and memorable supporting performances across decades of Nigerian film. Trained originally as an automobile technician, Taiwo began performing on stage before moving full-time into film in the 1980s and 1990s; his long career includes stage work, Yoruba-language blockbusters and modern Nollywood productions. Known for his tall, commanding presence and versatility, Taiwo Hassan has worked with many leading filmmakers and appeared in high-profile projects, including the Kunle Afolayan production Aníkúlápó (2022). As a veteran actor and industry elder, Ogogo is often cited in profiles of legendary Nollywood figures and remains active on social media and in community events, celebrating a career that spans acting, directing and producing in Nigeria’s film industry.
Popular in | Nollywood |
Also known as | Ogogo |
Popular as | Acting |
Gender | MALE |
Birthday | October 31, 1959 (65 years old) |
Year | Movie & Role |
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2025 | Ewo as High Priest |
2023 | Bank Alert as Grandpa |
2022 | Aníkúlápó as Alaafin Ademuyiwa |
2022 | Olola Aginju as |
2019 | Hire a Woman as |