Christopher Okinda

Christopher Okinda
Born
Christopher Odhiambo Okinda

(1980-12-15) December 15, 1980 (age 43)
Mombasa, Kenya
NationalityKenyan
EducationSt Mary's School, Yala
Occupation(s)Actor, film director, producer, author, radio presenter
Years active1993–present
Parents
  • Alois Okinda (father)
  • Elizabeth Apiyo Aruwa (mother)

Christopher Odhiambo Okinda (born 15 December 1980), is a Kenyan actor.[1][2] He is best known for the roles in the films The Constant Gardener and The White Massai.[3] Apart from acting, he is also a film director, producer, author and Radio presenter.[4]

Personal life

He was born on 15 December 1980 in Mombasa, Kenya to Elizabeth Apiyo Aruwa and Alois Okinda. His father was polygamous, therefore he was raised by his mother, with whom he lived. He first attended Aga Khan Primary School (Parklands, Kenya) and then Our Lady of Mercy Primary School in 1992. Later, he moved to St Peter's Mumias Boys primary in 1994 and finally St Mary's School (in Yala) in 1996.[4]

Career

In 2005, he started film debut with the thriller film The Constant Gardener directed by Fernando Meirelles. Okinda played a minor supportive role as 'Doctor' in the film.[5] The film received positive critical acclaim and screened at several film festivals.[6]

With the success of his maiden acting appearance, he was then selected to the 2005 The White Massai. Meanwhile, he founded the theater film Company 'Something Productions'. Through the company, he made the plays in his mother's native Dholuo language. Apart from acting, he currently work as the morning show radio host and creative director of 'Hot 96 FM' in Kenya.[4]

Filmography

Year Film Role Genre Ref.
2005 The Constant Gardener Doctor Film
2005 The White Massai Officer Info Switch Film

References

  1. ^ "Christopher Okinda films". filmportal. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Christopher Okinda career". wunschliste. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Christopher Okinda". British Film Institute. Retrieved 6 November 2020.[dead link‍]
  4. ^ a b c "Christopher Odhiambo Okinda: Ranked #11 on the list Most famous Actors from Kenya". Rankly. Archived from the original on 26 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  5. ^ "AFI|Catalog - The Constant Gardener". catalog.afi.com. Archived from the original on 2021-08-27. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  6. ^ "The Constant Gardener (2005)". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved 2017-11-11.