Urhobo College, Effurun, Warri in Delta State. He travelled to Germany
to study engineering at the Maximillan University, Munich, Germany,
1964, where he developed an interest in theatre.
Esiri started his acting career in Germany. He was the only Nigerian
male that performed on stage between 1968 and 1969. He also worked for
Voice of Nigeria VON, German Service, as a translator.
The veteran actor won several laurels including THEMA Awards, NTA
Honours Awards and AMAA awards. He was also the star actor in
acclaimed productions such as "Wasted Years", "Forever," "The Prize",
"Six Demons", "Corridors of Power", "Last Knight", "The Tyrant", 'The
Investigation", "The Ghost." He was also reputed to have performed on
more TV Network drama programmes than any Nigerian actor.
Assassin's Practice, one of the most recent movies where he featured,
was produced last year.
Late Esiri was last seen at a social function few weeks ago when a
delegation of the Federal Government led by Secretary to the Federal
Government, Chief Anyim Pius Anyim, met some major stakeholders in the
Movie industry in Lagos, to inform them of the forthcoming centenary
celebration and to seek the support of the Nollywood industry.
At the close-door parley, Esiri bubbled with life. He sat next to the
Secretary to the Federal Government, Chief Anyim Pius Anyim, and did
not show any sign of failing health.
Esiri's death came two months after another veteran actor, Enebeli
Elebuwa, a.k.a Andrew died in an Indian hospital and 18 months after
legendary actor, Sam Loko Efe also took his bow.
In one of his last interviews, Esiri had lamented his deteriorating
health condition, saying "I had to be rushed abroad. But since I came
back, I've not been fine-it's either one sickness or the other. But
thank God things will get better."
He was married to Omiete and had six children, one of them being
Dentist-turned pop artiste, Dr SID.
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