Didier Drogba
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 1, 1978 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
- Active Years
- 2004–2026 (23 Years)
- Total Credits
- 28 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Didier Drogba (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing of titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Word count: 90-130 words.
Topic: Didier Drogba (Acting focus based on the prompt, though the sources are mostly about his football career).
[1] TMDB: Didier Drogba is known for acting. Known credits: 28. Birthday: March 1, 1978 (TMDB says March 1, 1978; IMDb/Wikipedia say 11 March 1978). Place of birth: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Also known as Didier Yves Drogba.
[2] IMDb: Didier Yves Drogba Tébily (born 11 March 1978). Ivorian retired professional footballer, played as a striker. All-time top scorer and former captain of the Ivory Coast national team.
[3] Wikipedia: Didier Yves Drogba Tébily (born 11 March 1978). Ivorian former professional footballer, played as a striker. All-time top scorer and former captain of the Ivory Coast national team.
[4] Wikipédia (FR): Born 11 March 1978 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Ivorian international footballer, played as a center-forward (avant-centre). Considered one of the best African attackers in history.
[5] Britannica: Mentions him among top stars.
[6] Biography Wiki: Legendary Ivorian footballer and humanitarian.
Name: Didier Yves Drogba Tébily (also known as Didier Yves Drogba).
Birth: 11 March 1978 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Profession (Acting): Known for acting with 28 known
Career overview
Didier Yves Drogba Tébily, born on March 11, 1978, in Abidjan, Cote d Ivoire, is a retired professional footballer and actor who played as a striker. Recognized as one of the most successful and greatest African footballers and strikers in history, he served as the captain and became the all-time top scorer for the Ivory Coast national team.
Drogba began his professional football career in France, where he played for Le Mans, Guingamp, and Marseille. He is perhaps best known for his move in 2004 and his subsequent career at Chelsea, establishing himself as a top star alongside players such as Frank Lampard and Michael Essien. Over the course of his career, he also played for the Canadian Major League Soccer club Montreal Impact.
In addition to his athletic career, Drogba is noted for his humanitarian work and holds known acting credits within the entertainment database. He is identified by his full name, Didier Yves Drogba Tébily, and maintains a recognized profile as a prominent sports figure and public personality.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
28 titles- MOURINHO (2026) as Self
- Didier Drogba Facing the Ivorian Civil War: A Hero Beyond Football (2026) as Self
- Some Shooting Stars (2024) as Self (uncredited)
- Elephant Steps (2024)
- Remontadas (2023) as Self
- Terim (2022) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Match des héros (2021) as Self
- Anelka: Misunderstood (2020) as Self
- I'm a LA… Get Me Out of Here! (2019) as Self - Contestant
- US Tour 2019: The Movie (2019) as Self
- The Kennedy Who Changed The World (2019) as Self
- Emigratis (2016) as Self
- Chelsea FC - Season Review 2014/15 (2015) as Self
- Sports Life Stories (2012)
- Chelsea FC - Season Review 2011/12 (2012) as Self
- Football Rebels (2012) as Self
- Chelsea FC - Season Review 2010/11 (2011) as Self
- VM-krönika 2010 (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- Chelsea FC - Season Review 2009/10 (2010) as Self
- Pepsi: Africa (2010) as Self
- Chelsea FC - Season Review 2008/09 (2009) as Self
- Chelsea FC - Season Review 2007/08 (2008) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Le Banquier (2007) as Self
- Chelsea FC - Season Review 2006/07 (2007) as Self
- Chelsea FC - Season Review 2005/06 (2006) as Self
- Chelsea FC - Season Review 2004/05 (2005) as Self
- Tout le monde en parle (2004) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Didier Drogba best known for?
Didier Drogba is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including MOURINHO (2026), Anelka: Misunderstood (2020), Football Rebels (2012), The Graham Norton Show (2007).
When and where was Didier Drogba born?
Didier Drogba was born on March 1, 1978 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
How many credits does Didier Drogba have?
Didier Drogba has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2026.
What is Didier Drogba's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Didier Drogba (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invention/guessing of titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text. No markdown, no asterisks,...
Didier Drogba by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self — aged about 29
- Football Rebels (2012) as Self — aged about 34
- Anelka: Misunderstood (2020) as Self — aged about 42
- Tout le monde en parle (2004) as Self — aged about 26
- MOURINHO (2026) as Self — aged about 48
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