Yemi Shodimu is a Nigerian actor. He was born on 29th January, 1960 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Art from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and a Master of Arts degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos, Akoka. Shodimu is known for ''Ti Oluwa Ni Ile'' (1993), ''Ayo ni Mofe'' (1994), ''Koseegbe'' (1995), ''Oleku'' (1997), ''Saworoide'' (1999), ''White Handkerchief'' (2000), ''Akobi Gomina'' (2002), ''Lanleyin'' (2004), ''Erin Lakatabu'' (2004), ''Asoko Peye'' (2008), and ''93 Days'' (2016).

Shodimu is also a seasoned theater practitioner and television presenter.