Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor, OBE (pronounced /ˈtʃuːwɨtɛl ˈɛdʒi.oʊfɔr/ CHEW-i-tel EJ-i-oh-for; born 10 July 1977) is a British actor of stage and screen. He has received numerous acting awards and award nominations, including the 2006 BAFTA Awards Rising Star, three Golden Globe Awards' nominations, and the 2008 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in Othello. Ejiofor was born in London's Forest Gate, to Nigerian paren... More

Date of birth:

  • Jul 10, 1977 (age 34 years)

Place of birth:

Height:

  • 1.778 m (5.833 ft )

Also known as:

  • Chiwetal Ejiofor,
  • Chewy,
  • Ejiofor, Chiwetel,
  • Chiwetelu Umeadi Ejiofor,
  • Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor
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Film actor

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TV Actor

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Awards

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee Nominated work Notes/Description
  • 2007
  • role: Lola
  • 2007
  • role: Ian Carter
  • 2010
  • role: Thabo Mbeki
  • 2008
  • 2008
  • 2007
  • 2008
  • 2004
  • 2008
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Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television Nominees

Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male Winners

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