Gregory Artus Frank (born May 4, 1979), also known as Frank Artus, is a Liberian actor,. The Liberian Connection, director, and producer in the West African film industries."Meet the Faces to Watch in Nollywood this Year". TV Nigeria, 9 February 2012
Early life and education
Frank was born in Montserrado County, Liberia.Liberia: Mixed Reactions - Dream Debo Expresses Disappointment in Artus Frank at Dream House Reality Show". AllAfrica, 29 August 2013. J. Ralph Lincoln His nationality is Liberian."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 He attended college at AME University in Monrovia, obtaining a degree in Human Resources Management."Frank Artus celebrates birthday" . Nigeria Daily News, 05/05/2014
Career Frank began his career in Liberia. Shortly afterwards, he branched out to Ghana where he worked at Venus Films,"Frank Artus Tells His Experience in Nigeria While Shooting My Husband’s Funeral.". Modern Ghana, 19 March 2011 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."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
In 2015, Frank was presented with the Face of Africa Award as a well-known actor."Movie Icon Sees Liberia 'Raising And Shining'. . Liberian News Agency, Sep 01, 2015 He also received several awards, including the Humanitarian Figure Award from the Continental Award Committee"Liberia: Limu Lambasts Gov't Over Lack of 'Tangible Gift'". Daily Observer. By Robin Dopoe Jr "10 September 2015. for his contributions to the fight against ebola."Frank Artus to Present Awards". Liberian Observer, 08/13/2015 Robin Dopoe Jr." Liberian Artist to receive Honorary Award in U.S." . ELBC Radio, July 7, 2015. Terry Gbondo/Benjamin S. Taingay
Personal life Frank 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."PEOPLE DON’T KNOW THAT I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 11 YEARS WITH CHILDREN… FRANK ARTUS REVEALS" . Makin Magazine.
Selected filmography
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