Chiwetel Ejiofor
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Chiwetel Ejiofor was born July 10, 1977, in Forest Gate.[1] He holds citizenship in the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
He works as a stage actor, film actor, actor, director, screenwriter, and television actor.[2] His field includes the video game industry and acting.[3] His genres include Shakespearean comedy.
He was educated at Dulwich College, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, and Dulwich Prep & Senior.[4] His awards include Laurence Olivier Awards, Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Actor, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, and Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Summary
Chiwetel Ejiofor is a human[1]. He was born in Forest Gate[2]. He was born on July 10, 1977[3]. He worked as a stage actor[4], film actor[5], actor[6], director[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,757 views/month, #2,097 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Chiwetel Ejiofor was born in Forest Gate[2].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor was born on July 10, 1977[3].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor was born on July 10, 1974[10].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor's father was Arinze Ejiofor[11].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor's mother was Obiajulu Ejiofor[12].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor held citizenship in Nigeria[14].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor worked as a stage actor[4].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor's professions included film actor[5].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor's professions included actor[6].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor worked as a director[7].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor worked as a screenwriter[8].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor's professions included television actor[15].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor's field of work was video game industry[16].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor's field of work was acting[17].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor's education included a stint at Dulwich College[18].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor was educated at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art[19].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor's education included a stint at Dulwich Prep & Senior[20].
- A notable work attributed to Chiwetel Ejiofor is The Lion King[21].
- A notable work attributed to Chiwetel Ejiofor is Doctor Strange[22].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor received the Laurence Olivier Awards[23].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor received the Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Actor[24].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[25].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[26].
- Chiwetel Ejiofor received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1977-07-10[30]
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Origins and Family
Chiwetel Ejiofor's place of birth was Forest Gate[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 10, 1977[3] and July 10, 1974[10]. His father was Arinze Ejiofor[11]. His mother was Obiajulu Ejiofor[12].
Education
Educated at Dulwich College[18], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1619[34]; London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art[19], a drama school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1861[37]; and Dulwich Prep & Senior[20], a school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1885[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include stage actor[4], film actor[5], actor[6], director[7], screenwriter[8], and television actor[15]. Fields of work include video game industry[16], a type of industry[41] and acting[17], a type of arts[42].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Lion King[21], a film[43], founded in 2019[44], directed by Jon Favreau[45] and Doctor Strange[22], a film series[46], directed by Scott Derrickson[47].
Recognition
Awards received include Laurence Olivier Awards[23], a group of awards[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1976[50]; Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Actor[24], a class of award[51]; Officer of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[52], in United Kingdom[53]; BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[26], a film award category[54], in United Kingdom[55]; and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], a grade of an order[56], in United Kingdom[57].
Why It Matters
Chiwetel Ejiofor ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,757 views/month, #2,097 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
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[11]. Chiwetel Ejiofor's mother was Obiajulu Ejiofor[12].
What did Chiwetel Ejiofor do for work?
Chiwetel Ejiofor worked as stage actor[4], film actor[5], actor[6], director[7], and screenwriter[8].
Where did Chiwetel Ejiofor go to school?
Chiwetel Ejiofor was educated at Dulwich College[18], London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art[19], and Dulwich Prep & Senior[20].
What awards did Chiwetel Ejiofor receive?
Honors received include Laurence Olivier Awards[23], Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Actor[24], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[25], and BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[26].