Ime Bishop Umoh (born August 30th), is a Nigerian comic actor. Ime was born in Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. He is one of those actors who ensure you have a good laugh anytime you see him on your TV screen.
Ime Bishop Umoh hails from Nsit-Ibom Local Government Area
in Akwa Ibom state. Ime studied Philosophy in University Of Uyo. Ime Bishop started acting in his childhood , he acted lead roles as a child in his church’s drama group.
He has featured in over 100 movies. The movie that brought him to limelight was an indigenous movie called ‘Uyai.’ It was produced by Emem Isong in 2007 and released in 2008.
Ime Bishop Umoh is well known as one of the most popular Nigerian comic actor in Nollywood. With his special funny character and unique voice he has captured the hearts of most Nollywood fans. Bishop is from Ikot Nsit-ibom Local government area of Akwa-Ibom state located in Southern part of Nigeria, he graduated from university of Uyo where he studied philosophy. Though he’s popularly known as ‘okon’, he started acting since his childhood and the first movie he featured on was in 2007 titled ‘Uyai’ which was an indigenous movie. Ime also featured in a 2016 Nollywood movie titled “Ayamma”.
Imeh Bishop Umoh was awarded Best Supporting Actor (Udeme Mmi) in Nollywood Movies Awards 2013. He was nominated as Best Actor In A Comedy in AMVCA 2016.
Imeh Bishop is the Special Adviser to Governor Udom of Akwa-Ibom state on Ethical and Social Reorientation.
He got married to Idara Saviour on October 17, 2013, at the Insight Bible Church, Uyo. They have a beautiful daughter together.
Ime Bishop Umoh’s net worth is estimated US $2000, 000 (net worth estimated in 2017).
- An Uzomedia Biography
