Guide Note

British film and stage actor Chiwetel Ejiofor was first seen by film audiences in 1996's Deadly Voyage. His first leading role was as the Nigerian cab driver Okwe in Stephen Frears' 2002 film Dirty Pretty Things.

Ejiofor's film career continued with such notable roles as The Operative in Joss Whedon's Serenity, Dewey Hughes in Talk To Me and Jiu-Jitsu master Mike Terry in David Mamet's Redbelt.

Despite his Hollywood success, Ejiofor hasn't given up his stage career. In 2007, he reprised the role of Othello at the Donmar Warehouse, a 250-seat theater in London's West End.

Ejiofor is rumored to be on the shortlist to play T'Challa in a proposed Black Panther movie based on the Marvel comic book character.

Fast Facts

Born: July 10, 1974
Birthplace: London, England
Height: 5'10"
Name pronounced: "chew-it-tell edge-oh-for"
Nominated for 2 Golden Globe Award, Winner of the Independent Spirit Award
Beat out Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart to win the 2008 Olivier Award for his portrayal of Othello

Early Life

Ejiofor was born in London to Nigerian parents. His father was a doctor and his mother a pharmacist. Ejiofor joined the National Youth Theatre at an early age and moved on to the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. He drew critical praise for his turn in the title role of Othello at the Bloomsbury Theatre in 1995.

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July 10, 1974: Born
1996: Deadly Voyage
2001: Mind Games
2002: Dirty Pretty Things
2003: Love Actually
2004: She Hate Me
2005: Four Brothers
2005: Serenity
2005: Slow Burn
2005: Kinky Boots
2006: Inside Man
2006: Children of Men
2006: Tsunami: The Aftermath
2007: Talk to Me
2007: American Gangster
2008: Three Way Split

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