Fred Amugi Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Kids, Parents, Career, Movies, TV Shows

Fred Nii Amugi is a veteran Ghanaian actor, singer, and former civil servant renowned for his dignified and versatile performances in Ghanaian cinema, television, and international productions.

With a career spanning over five decades, he has delivered memorable roles in films such as Beasts of No Nation, The Cursed Ones, and the BBC series Holby City, earning respect for his natural talent and contributions to African storytelling while balancing acting with public service and philanthropy.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Fred Nii Amugi
• Stage Name: Fred Amugi
• Born: November 5, 1948
• Age: 77 years old
• Birthplace: Teshie, Accra, Ghana
• Nationality: Ghanaian
• Ethnicity: Ghanaian (African)
• Occupation: Actor, Singer
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Amugi and Comfort Naa Momo Amugi
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Two sons and one daughter
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Fred Nii Amugi was born on November 5, 1948, in Teshie, Accra, Ghana. He was brought up by his parents Mr. Amugi and Comfort Naa Momo Amugi (his mother, who lived to 100 years old) in a family that moved around due to his father’s job with the Ghana Housing Corporation.

He grew up with one full sibling (deceased) and other siblings in areas such as Osu and estates in Accra during the late 1950s and 1960s. He attended Broaks Basic and Junior High School, then Takoradi Senior High School and Nungua Senior High School.

During his final year at Nungua, literature master Nick Teye spotted his talent and gave him his first stage role, sparking his acting passion. He later joined the civil service, serving 33 years and rising to acting director of Supply in Ghana’s Ministry of Finance. His ethnicity is Ghanaian. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Fred Amugi began his acting journey in the 1970s through theatre and stage performances after being discovered at school. He rose to prominence in 1985 with a lead role in the popular Ghanaian television series Opinto. He continued in local films while maintaining a long civil service career until retirement.

His international breakthrough came in 2005 with the role of Kwame Attakora in the BBC medical drama Holby City. He gained global acclaim for portraying the Pastor in Netflix’s Beasts of No Nation (2015) and Pastor Uchebo in the award-winning The Cursed Ones (2015). Additional notable credits include The Other Side of the Rich, The Destiny of Lesser Animals, Keteke, Beautiful Ruins, Pawn, Nine, Terminus, and many Ghanaian productions such as Shoe Shine Boy, Nyame Bekyere, and Housekeepers.

A talented singer as well, he has balanced screen work with theatre roots and philanthropy, often visiting orphanages. Known for his humility, professionalism, and emotional depth, the veteran actor continues to inspire younger generations in Ghanaian and African cinema while receiving honours including the Order of the Volta (2008) and Golden Movie Awards.

Social Media

Fred Amugi does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Fred Amugi, 77 years old, is married and has two sons and one daughter. No past relationships are publicly detailed. He keeps much of his family life private but has shared warm moments celebrating milestones and visiting his centenarian mother. He values faith, family support, and giving back to children in need. His height is Unknown.

Net Worth

Fred Amugi’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in Ghanaian films and international productions such as Beasts of No Nation and Holby City, singing, civil service pension, and other ventures in the entertainment industry over more than five decades.

Filmography

• Beasts of No Nation (Film)
• The Cursed Ones (Film)
• Holby City (TV Series)
• The Destiny of Lesser Animals (Film)
• Keteke (Film)
• Pawn (Film)
• Nine (Film)
• Terminus (Film)
• The Other Side of the Rich (Film)
• Opinto (TV Series)