Gregory Artus Frank (born May 4, 1979), also known as Frank Artus, is a Liberian actor,[1] director, and producer in the West African film industries.[2]
Frank Artus | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gregory Artus Frank 4 May 1979 Montserrado County |
| Nationality | Liberian |
| Education | AME University |
| Occupation | actor |
| Spouse | Prima Cooper Frank |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and education
editFrank was born in Montserrado County, Liberia.[3] His nationality is Liberian.[4][5] He attended college at AME University in Monrovia, obtaining a degree in Human Resources Management.[6]
Career
editFrank began his career in Liberia. Shortly afterwards, he branched out to Ghana where he worked at Venus Films,[7] then eventually moved on to shoot movies in Nigeria (Nollywood). After acting in minor roles in Liberia, Artus wrote, directed, and starred in the movie Juetey (Children's Business). In 2008, Juetey won six awards including best writer, best supporting actress, and movie of the year. Juetey was Frank's first attempt at screenwriting.
Since then, he has filmed more than 100 movies. He has been nominated for many awards and won the Best International Actor award for 2012 at the African Academy Awards. He also won the Hall of Grace Award 2013. One of his best-known films is 2012's Order of the Ring, in which he performed in the nude.[8][9]
In 2015, Frank was presented with the Face of Africa Award as a well-known actor.[10] He also received several awards, including the Humanitarian Figure Award from the Continental Award Committee[11] for his contributions to the fight against ebola.[12][13]
Personal
editFrank is married to his childhood sweetheart Prima Cooper Frank and the couple currently has three kids, two girls and a boy who he named after his mentor, Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan.[14]
Selected filmography
edit- Agafe
- Agony of Birth
- Amaka Mustapha
- Anger Of A Prince
- Anointed Prince
- ATM Masters
- Beautiful Evil
- Beyond My Eyes
- Brave Mind (2012) as Ted
- Brides's War
- Chelsea (2010) as Gideon
- Crazy Scandal
- Desperate Brides
- Die With Me
- Different Class
- Dirty Secret
- Family Secret
- Fear Untold
- Game Mistress
- Game of Roses
- Game On
- Guilty Threat
- Hands of Fate (2012) as Ted
- Holy Secret
- Illicit Ways
- Innocent Sin
- Jewels of the Sun (2011) as Jones
- Juetey
- king and gods
- King's Throne
- Kiss and the Brides
- Kiss My Tears
- Lost In Thoughts (2013)
- Mad Dog
- Madam Success
- Midnight Murder
- Mission of Justice
- Money Never Sleeps
- My Diva (2013) as Deejay
- My Dying Day
- My Husband Funeral
- Mystery of Destiny
- Native Daughter
- New Joy
- Order of the Ring (2013) as Perry
- Owerri Soup
- Professional Lady
- Professionals
- Rain Drop (2011) as Lover
- Right In My Eyes
- Seduction
- Showgirls
- Sinking Heart (2011) as Chris
- Speechless
- Spiritual Killer
- Sugar Town
- Swing of Emotion
- Tears in My Heart (2013) as Donny
- Temptation (2010)
- The Feast
- The Signature
- Torment My Soul
- Under
- Unfinished Game
- Un-Fokables
- War of Roses
- When You Love Someone
- Who Loves Me? (2010) as Rick
- Fragile (2022) as Kelly
- Silent Storm (2023)
- No, Not Me! (2024) as Gus
References
edit- ^ "Liberian Movie Star Intensifies Campaign to End Violence Against Women -Tours Four Counties"[usurped]. The Liberian Connection,
- ^ "Meet the Faces to Watch in Nollywood this Year". TV Nigeria, 9 February 2012
- ^ Liberia: Mixed Reactions - Dream Debo Expresses Disappointment in Artus Frank at Dream House Reality Show". AllAfrica, 29 August 2013. J. Ralph Lincoln
- ^ "WHY I CAN’T MARRY GENEVIEVE – FRANK ARTUS". The Recorder, April 15, 2013
- ^ "Franks Artus adopts Ebola victims' children in Liberia". Pulse Ghana, 26.06.2015. Portia Arthur
- ^ "Frank Artus celebrates birthday"[permanent dead link]. Nigeria Daily News, 05/05/2014
- ^ "Frank Artus Tells His Experience in Nigeria While Shooting My Husband’s Funeral.". Modern Ghana, 19 March 2011
- ^ "Kensteve Anuka’s ‘Order Of The Ring’ secures GTB Award for Frank Artus". African Movies News, - Posted on November 13, 2012
- ^ "Frank Artus goes nude in new movie". Vanguard, On March 28, 2014
- ^ "Movie Icon Sees Liberia 'Raising And Shining'. Archived 2016-04-01 at the Wayback Machine. Liberian News Agency, Sep 01, 2015
- ^ "Liberia: Limu Lambasts Gov't Over Lack of 'Tangible Gift'". Daily Observer. By Robin Dopoe Jr "10 September 2015.
- ^ "Frank Artus to Present Awards". Liberian Observer, 08/13/2015 Robin Dopoe Jr.
- ^ " Liberian Artist to receive Honorary Award in U.S." Archived 2018-12-30 at the Wayback Machine. ELBC Radio, July 7, 2015. Terry Gbondo/Benjamin S. Taingay
- ^ "PEOPLE DON’T KNOW THAT I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 11 YEARS WITH CHILDREN… FRANK ARTUS REVEALS" Archived 2018-08-07 at the Wayback Machine. Makin Magazine.
External links
edit- Frank Artus at IMDb
