The talented actor was born on September 25, 1976 in Libreville, Gabon. His parents are Mr and Mrs Stephen Okolue from Anambra state. He is the only boy in a family of eight children.
Jim Iyke studied at the University of Jos, Plateau state, where he got a diploma in Banking and Finance and then a B.Sc in Philosophy.
Jim Iyke began acting in 2001. He’s one of the highest paid actors in Nollywood, and has appeared in over 150 films. He started a movie production company, Untamed Productions in 2007. Jim Iyke has also floated his own music label, Untamed Records.He produced a first album, titled ‘Who Am I?’ featuring some of Nigeria’s top musicians such as 2face Idibia and Sound Sultan.
