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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