Victor Olaotan (born 1952, Lagos, Nigeria) was a Nigerian veteran actor and lead character of the popular Soap opera, Tinsel.
Early life and education
He was born in Lagos in 1952. He studied at the University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University and Rockets University, United States.
Career
He began his career as an actor when he joined the University of Ibadan theatre group, where he met other artistes, such as Professor Wole Soyinka and Jimi Solanke among others.
He became an actor at the age of 15 years through a teacher who was a member of the Ori Olokun Theatre group in the early 70’s, prior to the death of his father.
After his father died, he traveled to the United States of America in 1978 but returned to Nigeria in 2002 to continue his career in acting. He became more popular in 2013 after his leading role in a Nigerian Soap opera, Tinsel that began airing in August 2008. The veteran actor was involved in a motor accident in October 2016 and suffered nervous system injury . He was driving to a movie set when the accident took place around Apple Junction, in Festac, Lagos.
Wife
He was married to Julia Olaotan and bless with children.
Movies
Olaotan featured in movies like “Love struck” as well as “Three Wise Men”, alongside Richard Mofe-Damijo and Zack Orji.
Accident
The actor had a ghastly accident in October 2016 on his way to a movie set in Festac, Lagos which led to a nervous system breakdown.
Death
The actor died on August 26th 2021 at the age of 69 years due to brain injury caused by the accident in 2016. May his soul rest in peace, amen!