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Chiwetel Umiadi Ejiofor CBE (born 10 July 1977) is a renowned British actor, director and writer who has received many extraordinary accolades.
His achievements include winning a BAFTA, a Laurence Olivier Award and two British Independent Film Awards.
In addition to these accolades, Chiwetel Ejiofor has received an Oscar, two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, and an impressive five Golden Globe Award nominations.
British actor
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| full name: | Chiwetel Umiadi Ejiofor |
| stage name: | Chiwetel Ejiofor |
| date of birth: | July 10, 1977 (47 years old) |
| place of birth: | Forest Gate, London, UK |
| Country of Citizenship: | U.K. |
| educate: | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
| high: | 1.78m |
| parents: | Arinze Ejiofor, Obiajulu Ejiofor |
| brothers and sisters: | Zain Asher |
| spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Sari Mercer, Naomie Harris (2000-2007), Lupita Nyong’o (2012-2013) |
| children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $18 million |
Early life and education
Creative actor Chiwetel Ejiofor was born on July 10, 1977 in Forest Gate, London. His parents are Nigerian immigrants, Arinze Ejiofor and Obiajulu Ejiofor, who settled in London in the 1960s. While growing up, Chiwetel experienced a harmonious blend of Nigerian and British culture and often traveled to Nigeria to reunite with his family. In this family, his sister Zain Asher became a British-Nigerian news anchor.
Although his parents wanted him to pursue a career in medicine or law, Chiwetel Ejiofor was drawn to the performing arts from an early age. He honed his craft at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), where he carefully nurtured his acting skills, laying the foundation for a career that transcends boundaries and genres.
Chiwetel Ejiofor began his professional acting career in the late 1990s after graduating from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. His talents shone both on the theatre stage and on the television screen, heralding his breakthrough in the 2002 film Dirty Beautiful ThingsThe role thrust him into the spotlight and earned him critical acclaim and award nominations, including a nomination for the prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Actor.
Chiwetel Ejiofor continues to rise, playing key roles in iconic films such as Love Actually, peacefulAnd groundbreaking 12 Years a Slavewhich earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
However, his success has allowed him to stay connected to his Nigerian roots. Chiwetel Ejiofor has used his influential platform to support important social and political causes, including human rights, climate change, and the refugee crisis. He is actively involved in charitable organizations such as Refugee Committee and Gianco Foundationdedicated to improving healthcare and education in Nigeria.
Profession
Chiwetel Ejiofor’s career spans the film industry, from his Fatal Voyage In 1996, he then took to the London stage to give a mesmerizing performance. friendship (1997), he played Lieutenant James Covey, supporting Djimon Hounsou’s five.
Chiwetel Ejiofor’s talent G：MT – Greenwich Mean Time (1999) and Romeo and Julietnominated for the Ian Charleson Award. Blue/Orange In 2000, he received the Jack Tinker Award.
He took the lead It was an accident (2000), but it Dirty Beautiful Things (2002) This film catapulted Chiwetel Ejiofor to stardom and won him the British Independent Film Award for Best Actor.
Chiwetel Ejiofor’s star continues to rise Love ActuallyBBC A Knight’s Taleand believe. He was in Rita Dove’s Dark Side of the Earth International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.
He demonstrated his versatility as Prince Alamayu, Agent and was recognized for his singing and acting in radio dramas Kinky Bootswinning a Golden Globe Award. She subsequently received more accolades, including a BAFTA Orange Rising Star Award nomination and a Golden Globe nomination Tsunami: The Aftermath (2007).
In 2007, Chiwetel Ejiofor starred in talk to me He successfully played Othello and won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor.
In addition to acting, Chiwetel Ejiofor also serves as the narrator Partition: The day India burned and appears in Red belt (2008).
In 2008, Chiwetel Ejiofor was awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
His peak came in 12 Years a Slave (2013), playing Solomon Northup and receiving Oscar and Golden Globe nominations.
Chiwetel Ejiofor tries his hand at directing The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2019. Adapted from the memoir of William Kamkwamba.
social media
- Instagram account: Chiwetel Ejiofor (@chiwetelejiofor__)
- Twitter account: Chiwetel Ejiofor (@CEjioforFans)
- Tiktok Nickname: Chiwetel Ejiofor
personal life
Chiwetel Ejiofor was in a relationship with Naomie Harris from 2000 to 2007. From 2012 to 2013, he was also rumored to be in a relationship with Lupita Nyong’o.
Currently, Chiwetel Ejiofor is in a long-term relationship with Sari Moser, but despite his successful career, he has never married and does not have children.
Chiwetel Ejiofor prefers to keep his personal life private, but he is known for being a passionate advocate for social and environmental causes, using his platform to raise awareness and support charitable organizations.
Filmography
- friendship
- G：MT – Greenwich Mean Time
- It was an accident
- Dirty Beautiful Things
- Love Actually
- Three Blind Mice
- She hates me
- Red Dust
- Melinda and Melinda
- Four Brothers
- peaceful
- Slow Burn
- Kinky Boots
- Insider
- Children of Man
- talk to me
- American Gangster
- Red belt
- Slapper
- End Game
- 2012
- Salt
- Savannah
- 12 Years a Slave
- Half yellow sun
- Z is for Zachariah
- The Martian
- The secret in their eyes
- Triple 9
- Doctor Strange
- Sunday
- Mary Magdalene
- Sherlock Dwarf
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
- The Lion King
- Maleficent: The Queen of Evil
- Elephant Queen
- The Old Guard
- locking
- endless
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
- Pod Generation
- The Old Guard 2
net worth
Chiwetel Ejiofor, a British actor, has an estimated net worth of $18 million. He is a British actor, director, and writer who lives in these fields.
He has appeared in numerous films and television, including the critically acclaimed film 12 Years a Slavefor which he was nominated for an Academy Award. With his talent and success, Chiwetel Ejiofor has become one of the most well-known actors in the entertainment industry today.
