Hanks Anuku

Hanks Anuku (born 12 May 1960)^[1] is a Nigerian actor.^[2] He often stars as a villain in many Nollywood films.^[3][4]

Hanks Anslem Anuku
Born	(1960-05-12) 12 May 1960 (age 65)
Nationality	Nigerian
Education	Auchi Polytechnic
Occupation	Actor

Life and education

He attended Loyola College, Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, southwest Nigeria. He graduated from Auchi Polytechnic in 1981.^[5] He Ika, Igbo, from Delta State, south-south Nigeria. His sister was Miss Nigeria 1986 Rita Anuku, who died in 2015.^[6]

Acting Career

His acting career started in the 1990s, alongside other popular Nigerian actors like Gentle Jack. With his tough-guy roles, and unique accent and talent, he gradually established himself as a highly sought after actor in Nollywood, starring in many movies.^[7]

Filmography

• Desperadoes (2001)
• She Devil (2001)
• Broad Daylight (2001) as Johnny
• Wanted Alive (2001)
• My Love (2002)
• Formidable force (2002) as Bill
• Player: Mr Lover Man (2003)
• Twin Brothers (2003)
• Unforgettable (2003)
• Accidental Discharge (2003)
• Blood Diamonds (2004)
• Bitter Honey (2005)
• Save the child (2005)
• The Captor (2006) as Lynx
• Desperate Ambition (2006) as Bosco
• Men on Hard Way (2007) as Jones
• Fools on the Run (2007)
• Rambo
• The senator 1 and 2
• Azubuike
• Amnesty (2011) as Pere
• Swagger Babes (2012) as Byron
• Merciful Heart (2016) as King of Cannibal
• Aki and Pawpaw (2021) as Chief Priest^[8]