Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Date of Birth | 27/07/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Cameroon |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Francis Duru
22/10/2026
Actors Guild of Nigeria president Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu announced on Instagram that Francis Duru had died, and his family later confirmed the passing after a brief illness. Reports differ on whether the announcement came on 22 or 23 October 2026, so the exact date of death has not been recorded. The news followed months after he had dismissed rumours in June 2026 about a serious illness.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Francis Duru is a Nigerian Nollywood actor and former president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. He has worked in the Nigerian film industry since the late 1980s and is also known for humanitarian and youth advocacy work. Reports in October 2026 announced his death following a brief illness. |
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| Origin | Born in Cameroon to Nigerian parents from Imo State. |
| Active Since | 1989 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary Education | Sacred Heart College, Mankon, Cameroon |
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| Bachelor's Degree | B.A. in Theatre Arts, University of Port Harcourt (1996) |
| Certificate | Certificate in acting |
| Master's Degree | Master's in Development Communication, Nasarawa State University |
| Doctoral Study | Pursuing a Ph.D. in theatre arts at the University of Port Harcourt |
Personal Life
| Residence | Abuja, Nigeria |
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| Faith | Active in his church community |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Adokiye Duru (married 2003) |
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Family
| Spouse | Adokiye Duru |
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| Children | 4 |
Career
| Debut | Missing Mark (1989) |
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| Breakthrough | Rattlesnake (1995) |
| Notable Films |
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| Other Work | Producer, director, writer, singer, event manager and media consultant |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He completed his primary and secondary education in Cameroon before moving to Nigeria for university. | |
| 2. In 2026 he publicly denied a social media claim that he had joined the Nigerian army, explaining that he had only played a military role in a film. | |
| 3. He has been involved in humanitarian efforts with organisations including UNICEF and USAID focused on children's education and welfare. |
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