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Desmond Elliott Biography | Age | Movies | Career | Education | Net Worth

Early Life & Education

Desmond Elliot was born on the 4th of February, 1974. His mother is from Illah in Oshimili North, Delta State, and his father is from Olowogbowo in Lagos Island, Lagos. He attended Air Force Primary School for his primary school and St. John’s College for his secondary education, both in Jos. He earned his degree in economics from Lagos State University in 2003.

Desmond Elliot Career

Elliot made up his mind to become an actor long ago. In 2002, he starred in his first film titled “Jesu Mushin.” Since that time, he has become of the most famous actors in Nollywood. In 2008, Elliot produced and directed the movie “Reloaded.” Currently, he is one of the top filmmakers in Nigeria. The actor kicked off a revolution in the country`s movie industry with the renewal of both the cinema culture and the box office productions. When asked how his mother reacted on seeing on him on screen for the first time, Desmond who is often called Shola at home, said “she was excited… (Who wouldn’t be) the first time she saw me on screen was in a movie, Suitors, where I played an extra role. 
In the year 2010, Desmond competed to become an ambassador for the Face of Hope Project, a project established to give hope to the hopeless, in which assuming he won, he would work toward fixing “child illiteracy in Nigeria and Africa at large”
In September 2014, Elliot declared his intentions to contest for Lagos State House of Assembly under the platform of All Progressives Congress. After the election, he was declared the winner. He is now a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing the Surulere I Constituency for a term of office that begun on August 6th, 2015, to end on July 6th, 2019 (The 8th Legislative Assembly).

Personal Life

Desmond Elliot is married to Victoria Elliot and has four children. Their marriage is blessed with children, namely Denzel Elliot, Desmond Elliot Junior, Donald Elliot, and Dawn Elliot. He is involved in public relations for Globacom.
Desmond Elliot celebrated his 15th wedding anniversary with his wife, Victoria Elliot, on 26 December 2018.

Desmond Elliot Age

Desmond Elliot is 48 years old.

Net Worth

Different online sources have claimed that Desmond Elliot has an estimated net worth of $10 million. His sources of income are attached to his acting career in the Nollywood industry and the political position he holds.

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