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Chiwetel Ejiofor was born on July 10, 1977 in Forest Gate, United Kingdom and is credited as a stage actor, film actor and director. Chiwetel Ejiofor is 49 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Dulwich College. Listed accolades include Laurence Olivier Awards, Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Actor (2013), Officer of the Order of the British Empire and 2 more. Notable works include The Lion King and Doctor Strange.
My Take
Chiwetel Ejiofor is my favorite kind of actor: one who treats restraint as a weapon. Trained on the British stage and decorated with an Olivier and a BAFTA, he never begs for attention; he lets stillness accumulate until a single look carries the weight of a monologue. That control is why he elevates everything from blockbuster spectacle to intimate drama, and why filmmakers trust him with morally complicated men. Add his parallel work as a writer and director, and you get an artist thinking about the whole story rather than just his part in it. I would put his dignity on screen against anyone working today.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Name (Japanese)
- キウェテル・イジョフォー
- Reading
- きうぇてる・いじょふぉー
- Born
- July 10, 1977 (age 49)
- Origin
- Forest Gate, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / actor / director / screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Snake
2. Background
- University
- Dulwich College
Awards & achievements
- Laurence Olivier Awards
- 2013 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
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Lion King |
| Notable work | Doctor Strange |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chiwetel Ejiofor born?
Born July 10, 1977 (age 49).
Where is Chiwetel Ejiofor from?
Chiwetel Ejiofor is from Forest Gate, United Kingdom.
What does Chiwetel Ejiofor do?
Chiwetel Ejiofor works as stage actor, film actor, actor, director, screenwriter.
What is Chiwetel Ejiofor known for?
Notable works include The Lion King, Doctor Strange.
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