Jerry Williams is a famous Nollywood actor, movie producer, model and TV personality who has made a big name in the movie industry.
Jerry was born on September 24, 1985. He hails from Anambra State, in south eastern Nigeria and he is one of seven children in a family born to Mr and Mrs Williams.
Jerry Williams Educational Background
Jerry Williams had his primary and secondary school education in Anambra State respectively.
He later bagged a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa, Anambra State. Since graduation, Jerry made a full career in acting, thrilling and entertaining his numerous fans across the globe.
Jerry Williams Acting Career
Jerry Williams began his acting career, dated back to his days as a member of his secondary school and Theatre Club when he used to acts play and drama.
He became widely and professionally known when he joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood), taking stunning roles in movies.
Jerry was shot to limelight when he featured in a movie, “The Chosen King”, a movie that was a huge success and made him a household name in the Nigerian movie industry.
The Anambra born Nollywood actor has maintained consistency in acting and so far, he has starred in several blockbuster movies, some of which are:
- Wind of Fire
- Family and Throne
- Seven Books of Moses
- Palace of Blood
- War on Princess
- Tiger queen
- Wisdom of the king
- Royal Struggle
- The Chosen King, among many others.
Jerry has a fine look, very creative and talented Nollywood actor, known for good interpretation of roles in movies. He can fit into any character assigned him, and he is known for playing Princely and Kingly roles, Warrior and Palace Guard in most Nollywood movies.
Jerry has worked with top Nollywood celebrities like Destiny Etiko, Chizzy Alichi, Ken Erics, and many others.
His talent and hard work have earned him accolades and awards. He won the ‘Best New Act To Watch’ at the Africa Movie Awards.
He also won the Most Promising Actor at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
No wonder, Jerry is one of the highest paid Nollywood actors in recent time, with large fan base, owing to his uniqueness in acting. He is said to have over 500,000 followers on instagram alone.
The talented actor has worked with top Nollywood movie stars like Destiny Etiko, Chizzy Alichi, Ken Erics, and many other stars in the movie industry.
Awards and Nominations
Jerry Williams has in the course of his acting career won several prestigious awards, most notably as:
- Best New Act to Watch at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
- Most Promising Actor at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and still counting.
Drug Controversy
Jerry Williams, like any other human on earth has had a fair share of controversy. The actor was alleged to have been involved in drug related issues and was suspended by the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) on June 29, 2023.
In a statement released by AGN, it reads:
“The Guild has been monitoring his involvement in illicit substances since December last year until it got out of hand, and as it is now, he cannot be allowed to associate with other performers on set due to d@nger.
He ought to have been suspended before now. But we decided to allow him to go through minor treatments, which he has been defaulting overtimes. But as it stands now, Jerry is a risk not only to himself but also, to other actors who might be acting alongside him on set.
We, therefore, have decided to suspend him indefinitely until he gets a clean bill of health from a medical practitioner or a professional that handles drug abuse.”
How fast this matter is resolved is up to the famous actor as all eyes are on him to clear himself.
His Personal Life
Jerry Williams is not yet married, but believed to be in a relationship which he has not disclosed to the public. No doubt, many of his fans look forward to seeing him in a relationship soonest.
With his level of popularity and wealth in the entertainment industry, it is likely he is taking adequate caution not to run into wrong hand in a relationship.
Jerry Williams Net Worth
Jerry Williams is currently one of the richest and most influential Nollywood actors with an estimated net worth of about $500,000 dollars.
He is very popular on social media with enormous followers on Instagram. You can reach or follow Jerry Williams on:
Instagram handle – @officialjerrywilliams
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