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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.
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- 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
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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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Chiwetel Ejiofor on Amazon
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The Supernaturalist - $39.00
Amazon.com: The Supernaturalist (9780739371374): Eoin Colfer, Chiwetel Ejiofor: Books
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Tsunami - The Aftermath - $14.98
Amazon.com: Tsunami - The Aftermath: Tim Roth, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Okonedo, Hugh Bonneville, Gina McKee, Samrit Machielsen, Grirggiat Punpiputt, Toni Collette, Kate Ashfield, Aure Atika, Schwis Bhokhahhanes, Tanapol Chuksrida, Bharat N...
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Redbelt - $14.99
Amazon.com: Redbelt: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tim Allen, Alice Braga, Emily Mortimer: Video On Demand
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Serenity [UMD for PSP] - $29.98
Amazon.com: Serenity [UMD for PSP]: Adam Baldwin, Ron Glass, David Krumholtz, Michael Hitchcock, Alan Tudyk, Sarah Paulson, Gina Torres, Sean Maher, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Summer Glau, Jewel Staite, Nathan Fillion, Morena Baccarin, Jack N. Green...
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Chiwetel Ejiofor on Amazon
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Deadly Voyage [VHS] - $9.98
Based on the terrifying true story of one ship and the nine stowaways hiding beneath its decks. When their existence threatens the captain?s career, a means must be found of disposing of them - and so the hunt is on. There can be no survivo...
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Othello - starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Ewan McGregor - On Playaway - $43.99
Playaway is the easiest way to listen to a book on the go. An all-in-one format, the player and content are combined in one 2 ounce unit and it comes with everything you need to start listening immediately. No separate player needed, no CDs...
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Chiwetel Ejiofor on Amazon
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Deadly Voyage [VHS] - $9.98
Based on the terrifying true story of one ship and the nine stowaways hiding beneath its decks. When their existence threatens the captain?s career, a means must be found of disposing of them - and so the hunt is on. There can be no survivo...
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Othello - starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Ewan McGregor - On Playaway - $43.99
Playaway is the easiest way to listen to a book on the go. An all-in-one format, the player and content are combined in one 2 ounce unit and it comes with everything you need to start listening immediately. No separate player needed, no CDs...
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