Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor, OBE is a British actor of film, television, and theatre. After enrolling at the National Youth Theatre in 1995, and then subsequently gaining a scholarship to the ... Wikipedia
Born: July 10, 1977 (age 36), Forest Gate, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Awards: Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor, Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male, British Independent Film Award for Best Actor, Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Performancemore
Born to professional Nigerian parents in a smart area in London, the actor first expressed an interest in acting aged 13 – just two years after losing his father in a a car accident while visiting Lagos. In an interview with Slant the actor revealed more about his relationship with Nigeria, saying: "I used to spend my summers there when I was a kid. As an adult, every couple of years. I recorded interviews with my grandfather, 10-hour long conversations, before he died. I've always had a long and fruitful relationship [with Nigeria]."
Ejiofor’s acting resume coming into 12 Years A Slave was solid. It was one many actors would want to have. Prior to making it big on silver screen, he was a notable face in the British stage drama and theatre industry, taking part in many productions across the country.
His first major attempt in Deadly Voyage, a movie that retold the story of a Ghanaian stowaway ‘hero’ Kingsley Ofosu brought him to the world’s attention, and from there his career has flourished. At only 36, the actor’s future looks bright. With a long list of titles already to his credit; Amistad, Twelfth Night, Dirty Pretty Things, Kinky Boots, Tsunami: The Aftermath, and 2012 among others, it makes sense why he keeps challenging himself role after another.
Ejiofor is the dream man of most directors. Post 12 Years a Slave success stories tell us how much trust McQueen had in him. McQueen has said in interviews that Ejiofor was the only person he thought of ahead of production. In Ejiofor, McQueen saw a unique actor; he saw someone with so much steel and a forgiving spirit, too. Ejiofor can be seen next in Z for Zachariah. Fans will be watching with anticipation hoping the star will win the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as Solomon Northup.
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