Ime Bishop Umoh


Ime Bishop Umoh is a Nigerian actor and comedian.

Early life, education and career

Ime Bishop is an Ibibio from Nsit Ibom, Akwa Ibom State in the southern part of Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Uyo where he studied Philosophy.
He started his acting career since his childhood, and he has featured in over 100 movies. The movie that brought him to the limelight was an indigenous movie, "Uyai", which was produced by Emem Isong in 2008. it was tough for him when he lost his mum.

Endorsement

The comic actor in 2016 was appointed as a special assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel on Ethical and Social Reorientation.

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResult
2012Best of Nollywood AwardsComedy Movie of the yearOkon lagos 2Won
2013Best of Nollywood AwardsComedy of the yearOkon goes to schoolWon
2013Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in Supporting RoleUdeme MmiWon
2014Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Comedy of the yearI come lagosWon
2016Nigeria Teen Choice AwardsComic Actor of the yearNomitated
2016Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actor in a comedyCaught in the ActNomitated
2017Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actor In ComedyThe Boss is MineWon

Films

On 1 May 2020, as the COVID-19 lockdowns in Nigeria was easing, Ime Bishop Umoh was featured in a comedy skit titled "The Pregnant Man" by Ofego on his YouTube channel using archive footage.