Bob Manuel Udokwu is a Nigerian Actor known for ''Living in Bondage'' (1992), ''When the Sun Sets'' (1993), ''Rattle Snake'' (1995), ''Outkast'' (2001), ''Games Women Play'' (2005), ''Games Men Play'' (2006), and ''Adesuwa'' (2012). He rose to prominence as Richard Haastrup in the TV soap ''Checkmate''. In 2013, Udokwu received a nomination for Best Actor in A Supporting Role at the 2nd Nollwood Movies Awards for his performance in ''Adesuwa''; and in 2014, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Udokwu is a Nollywood veteran and one of its pioneers.

Born in Enugu on April 18, to Joy Udokwu (a trader) and Godfrey Udokwu (a retired civil servant). Udokwu is a native of Ogidi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. He attended St. Peter’s Primary School, Ogbeifa, Enugu, and Oraukwu Grammar School, Oraukwu, Anambra State. Udokwu holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt; and a Masters degree in International Relations from the University of Lagos. At the University of Port Harcourt, Udokwu served as the National President of the Nigerian University Theatre Arts Association, and was the coordinator of NYSC drama club during his service year in Oyo State.

Udokwu is notable for: ''Checkmate'', ''Living in Bondage'', ''When the Sun Sets'', ''Rattle Snake'', ''Circle of Doom'', ''Camouflage'', ''Mothering Sunday'', ''Evil Doers'', ''Old School'', ''Christian Marriage'', ''Beyond the Altar'', ''Black Maria'', ''Rejected Son'', ''Miserable Wealth'', ''Outkast'', ''For Better for Worse'', ''Market Sellers'', ''One Dollar'', ''The Faithful Woman'', ''Cry no More'', ''Against the World'', ''Ashanti'', ''My God'', ''Mothers in-Law'', ''My Time'', ''Home Apart'', ''Masterstroke'', ''Broken Edge'', ''Campus Girls'', ''Risky Affair'', ''Power Brokers'', ''Royal Palace'', ''Street Fame'', ''Girls in the Hood'', ''Love is A Game'', ''Shadows of Tears'', ''Games Women Play'', ''Blind Obsession'', ''Another Bondage'', ''Atonement'', ''Dangerous Blind Man'', ''Soul Engagement'', ''Travails of Fate'', ''The Grandmasters'', ''Pays to Serve'', ''Games Men Play'', ''Evil Desire'', ''Naked Sin'', ''One Bullet'', ''Breathe Again'', ''The Cabals'', ''Lions Den'', ''A Time to Love'', ''Cover Up'', ''Forgive Me'', ''Tears in Marriage'', ''Heaven After Hell'', ''Adesuwa'', ''The Nemesis'', and ''Brothers of Faith''. Udokwu produced and directed ''Wedding Bells'' and ''Matters of the Heart''.

Udokwu is married to Cassandra Udokwu, and he has two children; a girl, Elyon Chinaza and a boy, Garvey Chibugo. In 2013, Udokwu was appointed Senior Special Adviser on Creative Media to then Governor of Anambra State, Governor Peter Obi. Udokwu is currently the Senior Special Adviser on Movie/Entertainment to the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano.