Chiwetel Ejiofor
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Summary
Chiwetel Ejiofor was born on July 10, 1977[1], in Forest Gate[2]. He has worked as a stage actor[3], film actor[4], actor[5], director[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81,858 views/month, #2,097 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: July 10, 1974[9]
- Father: Arinze Ejiofor[10]
- Mother: Obiajulu Ejiofor[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], Nigeria[13]
- Occupation: television actor[14], film director[15], voice actor[16]
- Field of work: video game industry[17], acting[18]
- Educated at: Dulwich College[19], London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art[20], Dulwich Prep & Senior[21]
- Notable work: The Lion King[22], Doctor Strange[23], Backrooms[24]
- Award received: Laurence Olivier Awards[25], Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Actor[26], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[27], BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[28], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: Shakespearean comedy[31]
- Commons category: Chiwetel Ejiofor[32]
- Residence: London[33]
- Family name: Ejiofor[34]
- Given name: Chiwetel[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Chiwetel Ejiofor[36]
- Relative: Noah Peoples[37], Louis Peoples[38], Steve Peoples[39]
- Filmography: Chiwetel Ejiofor filmography[40]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Actor[41], European Film Award for Best Actor[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Name in native language: Chiwetel Ejiofor[44]
- Start of work period: 1995[45]
- Has list: list of awards and nominations received by Chiwetel Ejiofor[46]
Product Details
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Type: Person[47]
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Country: GB[48]
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Began / founded: 1977-07-10[49]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3d9fae2f-9b2b-4de6-8474-9f4c6d3db6a7[50]
Why It Matters
Chiwetel Ejiofor has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Chiwetel Ejiofor born?
Chiwetel Ejiofor's place of birth was Forest Gate[2].
Who were Chiwetel Ejiofor's parents?
Chiwetel Ejiofor's father was Arinze Ejiofor[10]. Chiwetel Ejiofor's mother was Obiajulu Ejiofor[11].
What did Chiwetel Ejiofor do for work?
Chiwetel Ejiofor worked as a stage actor[3], film actor[4], actor[5], director[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Chiwetel Ejiofor go to school?
Chiwetel Ejiofor was educated at Dulwich College[19], London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art[20], and Dulwich Prep & Senior[21].
What awards did Chiwetel Ejiofor receive?
Honors received include Laurence Olivier Awards[25], Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Actor[26], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[27], and BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[28].