Henry "Hanks" Anuku (born 12 May 1962) is a Nigerian actor. He often stars as a villain in many Nollywood films.

Life and education He attended Loyola College, Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, southwest Nigeria. He graduated from Auchi Polytechnic in 1981. He Ika, Igbo, from Delta State, south-south Nigeria. His sister was Miss Nigeria 1986 Rita Anuku, who died in 2015.

Acting career His acting career started in the 1990s, alongside other popular Nigerian actors like Gentle Jack. With his tough-guy roles, and unique accent and talent, he gradually established himself as a highly sought after actor in Nollywood, starring in many movies. "FILMOGRAPHY" Desperadoes (2001) She Devil (2001) Broad Daylight (2001) as Johnny Wanted Alive (2001) My Love (2002) Formidable force (2002) as Bill Player: Mr Lover Man (2003) Twin Brothers (2003) Unforgettable (2003) Accidental Discharge (2003) "Gang leader (2004)" Blood Diamonds (2004) Bitter Honey (2005) Save the child (2005) The Captor (2006) as Lynx Desperate Ambition (2006) as Bosco Men on Hard Way (2007) as Jones Fools on the Run (2007) Rambo The senator 1 and 2 Azubuike Amnesty (2011) as Pere Swagger Babes (2012) as Byron Merciful Heart (2016) as King of Cannibal Aki and Pawpaw (2021) as Chief Priest

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