Chiwetel Ejiofor
Actor
Biography
Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor (born on July 10, 1977) is an English actor. 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).
Personal Info
Occupation Actor
Place of Birth Forest Gate, London, UK
Birthday 1977-07-10
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Drama
35
Action
11
Thriller
11
Crime
11
Comedy
10
Adventure
10
Romance
9
Science Fiction
8
Fantasy
7
Mystery
6
History
6
Family
5
TV Movie
4
Documentary
3
Animation
2
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
1
Music
1