Samuel Dedetoku popularly known as Sam Dede is a legendary Nigerian actor, movie director, politician, and senior lecturer. A real veteran, Sam Dede is one of the top influential actors in Nigeria.
The versatile actor has a Bachelor and Masters degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State. He is currently one of the senior lecturers in the same university, where he is training upcoming talents.
Sam Dede joined the Nigerian filming industry in 1995 and became well known after starring in the 1999 blockbuster movie ‘Ijele’, alongside Genevieve Nnaji, Eucharia Anunobi and Olu Jacobs. The movie was produced by Sunny Collins Nwatu.
Dede garnered more widespread fame after playing the lead role in the 2000 action movie, ‘Issakaba’, directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun.
Sam Dede has starred in over 400 movies including recently in Mercy Johnson’s debut production titled ‘Legend of Inikpi’, released in 2020.
Sam Dede was awarded a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (MFR) in 2011 and was also appointed the Director-General of Rivers State Tourism Development Agency in 2012.
Sam Dede has been able to attain success not just in his career, but also in his marriage. He is happily married with four beautiful children.
Sam Dede’s marriage
Sam Dede is happily married to his heartthrob Tammy Dede with four lovely children, three boys, and a girl. The actor who has been married for almost two decades has been able to keep his marriage and private life away from public view.
The actor’s marriage has been free from rumours, scandals, or any hitch of controversy. He currently resides at Rivers State with his happy and loving family.
Sam Dede’s wife
Sam Dede is married to Tammy Dede who is the mother of his four lovely children. Tammy has been married to Sam since 2001 and the couple has been together ever since.
Not much is currently known about Sam Dede’s wife, Tammy. She is very work-minded and shies away from media attention. Unlike most celebrity wives, Tammy Dede is a private person who is not crazy about social media.
Sam Dede’s children
Sam Dede and his wife, Tammy, are blessed with four lovely children.
Information about the names and ages of Sam Dede’s four children are, however, currently not available.