Basorge Tariah Jr.

Basorge Tariah Jr. (born June 9, 1967) is a Nigerian actor and comedian.

Early life and education

Tariah Jr. is from Buguma, Kalabari, in Rivers State, Nigeria. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt.

Career

Tariah Jr. made his first professional appearance as a stand-up comedian at the University of Port Harcourt in 1989, and was paid 171 naira ($24, per the 1989 exchange rate) for the job. He has been described as an ace actor and Nollywood veteran by a reputable Nigerian media house, The Punch. Tariah Jr. is best remembered for his role as Do Good in Zeb Ejiro’s award-winning soap opera Candle Light, where he starred alongside Kate Henshaw.

Personal life

Tariah Jr. is married to Doris Basoene Tariah, and together they have four children. In 2017, the former governor of Rivers State and Nigerian Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, organized a birthday party for Tariah Jr. for his 50th birthday.

Selected filmography

• Camouflage (2020) as Oghene
• Lagos Landing (2018) as A.K.
• Run (2017)
• Head Gone (2014)
• The Meeting (2012) as Prof. Akpan Udofia
• Felicima: One Gift (2009) as Charles
• Blood On Ice (2006) as Dean
• Playing Games (2004)
• Fools (2003)
• Unforgeable (2003)
• Runs! (2002) as James
• My Guy (1999)
• Sakobi (1998) as Lewis
• Full Moon (1998) as Nana
• Domitilla (1996) as Tony
• Silent Night (1996)

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