Chiwetel Ejiofor
British actor
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| 2024 | Planned to write, direct, and star in 'Rob Peace', continuing his work behind and in front of the camera. |
| 2024 | Planned to write, direct, and star in 'Rob Peace', continuing his work behind and in front of the camera. |
| February 2024 | Awarded an honorary degree from the School of Advanced Study in recognition of over 25 years of work on stage and screen and dedication to dramatic arts. |
| February 2024 | Awarded an honorary degree from the School of Advanced Study in recognition of over 25 years of work on stage and screen and dedication to dramatic arts. |
| 2022 | Ejiofor starred as Faraday in the main role of the television series The Man Who Fell to Earth |
| 2022 | Ejiofor reprised his role as Mordo in the Marvel film 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'. |
| 2022 | Ejiofor starred as Faraday in the main role of the television series The Man Who Fell to Earth |
| 2022 | Ejiofor reprised his role as Mordo in the Marvel film 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'. |
| 2019 | Ejiofor voiced Scar in Disney's live-action remake of 'The Lion King' directed by Jon Favreau. |
| 2019 | Directed, wrote, and starred in the film The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. |
| 2019 | Narrated the documentary film 'The Elephant Queen' and appeared in the live-action remake of 'The Lion King'. |
| 2019 | Ejiofor voiced Scar in Disney's live-action remake of 'The Lion King' directed by Jon Favreau. |
| 2019 | Narrated the documentary film 'The Elephant Queen' and appeared in the live-action remake of 'The Lion King'. |
| 2019 | Directed, wrote, and starred in the film The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. |
| 2017 | Ejiofor appeared in the television short film Red Nose Day Actually, portraying the character Peter |
| 2017 | Ejiofor appeared in the television short film Red Nose Day Actually, portraying the character Peter |
| November 1 2017 | Chosen to voice Scar in the animated remake of 'The Lion King', bringing a new psychological interpretation to the character. |
| November 1 2017 | Chosen to voice Scar in the animated remake of 'The Lion King', bringing a new psychological interpretation to the character. |
| 2016 | Played Karl Mordo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film 'Doctor Strange' and was cast as Peter in the film 'Mary Magdalene'. |
| 2016 | Played Karl Mordo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film 'Doctor Strange' and was cast as Peter in the film 'Mary Magdalene'. |
| September 12 2016 | Ejiofor participated in a United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) video titled 'What They Took With Them', alongside other celebrities like Cate Blanchett and Jesse Eisenberg, to raise awareness about the global refugee crisis as part of the #WithRefugees campaign. |
| September 12 2016 | Ejiofor participated in a United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) video titled 'What They Took With Them', alongside other celebrities like Cate Blanchett and Jesse Eisenberg, to raise awareness about the global refugee crisis as part of the #WithRefugees campaign. |
| 2015 | Appointed Commander (CBE) for his services to the arts. |
| 2015 | Chiwetel Ejiofor performed in the role of Everyman at the Royal National Theatre |
| 2015 | Chiwetel Ejiofor was honoured with a Global Promise Award by The GEANCO Foundation for his charity work in Nigeria, highlighting his commitment to supporting less privileged people, especially young girls. |
| 2015 | Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the arts. |
| 2015 | Appointed Commander (CBE) for his services to the arts. |
| 2015 | Chiwetel Ejiofor performed in the role of Everyman at the Royal National Theatre |
| 2015 | Chiwetel Ejiofor was honoured with a Global Promise Award by The GEANCO Foundation for his charity work in Nigeria, highlighting his commitment to supporting less privileged people, especially young girls. |
| 2015 | Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the arts. |
| January 16 2014 | Officially nominated for Best Actor at the 86th Academy Awards for his role in '12 Years a Slave'. |
| January 16 2014 | Officially nominated for Best Actor at the 86th Academy Awards for his role in '12 Years a Slave'. |
| 2013 | Earned the BAFTA Award for Best Actor and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave. |
| 2013 | Ejiofor appeared in two television productions: Dancing on the Edge, playing Louis Lester in 6 episodes, and the television film Phil Spector, where he played a Mock Prosecutor |
| 2013 | Chiwetel Ejiofor performed as Patrice Lumumba in 'A Season in the Congo' at the Young Vic theatre |
| 2013 | Chiwetel Ejiofor performed as Patrice Lumumba in 'A Season in the Congo' at the Young Vic theatre |
| 2013 | Ejiofor appeared in two television productions: Dancing on the Edge, playing Louis Lester in 6 episodes, and the television film Phil Spector, where he played a Mock Prosecutor |
| 2013 | Earned the BAFTA Award for Best Actor and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave. |
| 2011 | Chiwetel Ejiofor starred in the television series The Shadow Line, playing the role of Jonah Gabriel across 7 episodes |
| 2011 | Chiwetel Ejiofor starred in the television series The Shadow Line, playing the role of Jonah Gabriel across 7 episodes |
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