Bismark The Joke

Bismark Nii Odoi, known as Bismark The Joke, is a Ghanaian comic actor, MC and commercial model. He became widely known on television through the series Cow and Chicken, in which he starred alongside Funny Face, and he has since appeared in a long run of comedy films.

Early life

He is the only child of his parents. His father, Joe Odoi, played professional football for Accra Hearts of Oak. He attended St Francis Secondary Technical School in Akim Oda, where he first took part in school drama.

Career

Before acting he worked as a props and set designer in the film industry. His screen debut came in 2011 with the film For Better For Worse. Other films include Five Brides, Helmet, Wanna B and Bachelors, and he has worked with production houses such as Venus Films and Double Dee Productions. On television he has played lead roles in James Town Fisherman, Guy Guy and Cow and Chicken.

He works as an MC and has appeared in commercials for MTN Ghana and Kasapreko. He runs his own company, B.O Productions, and speaks to young people as a motivational speaker.

Awards

At the 2016 Ghana Movie Awards he won Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Personal life

He is married with two children.