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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor, born on 10 July 1977 in Forest Gate, London. He attended London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, but had to leave after a year after receiving the roll of Ens, in Steven Spielberg's historical drama, "Amistad". For his first leading film role in Dirty Pretty Things, he won a British Independent Film Award for best actor. He has portrayed Othello in numerous stage productions including Bloomsbury Theatre, Theatre Royal in Glasgow and Donmar Warehouse. He made his directorial debut in the short film Slapper, which he also wrote. He soon became well known after moving on to bigger roles in "Inside Man" (2005), "American Gangster"(2007), "Children of Men" and Steve McQueen's "12 Years a Slave"(2012)
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Chiwetel Ejiofor
Born 1977-07-10 (47 years ago) in Forest Gate, London, UK.
Height 178 centimeters.
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (12 Years a Slave) | 2014 |
| BET Award for Best Actor (12 Years a Slave) | 2014 |
| AACTA International Award for Best Actor (12 Years a Slave) | 2013 |
| Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor (Othello) | 2008 |
| Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male (Talk to Me) | 2008 |
| Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Performance (Talk to Me) | 2007 |
| British Independent Film Award for Best Actor (Dirty Pretty Things) | 2003 |
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Endgame) | 2009 |
| NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Talk to Me) | 2008 |
| Black Reel Award for Best Actor (Redbelt) | 2008 |
| Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (American Gangster) | 2008 |
| Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male (Talk to Me) | 2008 |
| Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Performance (Talk to Me) | 2007 |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Kinky Boots) | 2006 |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Tsunami: The Aftermath) | 2006 |
| Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast (Love Actually) | 2004 |
| British Independent Film Award for Best Actor (Dirty Pretty Things) | 2003 |
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