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My Take
Daniel Kaluuya has the rarest gift in acting: stillness that commands a room. I first noticed it in Get Out — that single tear said more than pages of dialogue — and by 2021 both the Academy and BAFTA had confirmed what audiences already knew, honoring his supporting work. What intrigues me is his background: a Camden kid who started in comedy and writing, which explains his impeccable sense of rhythm and timing. He chooses projects with conviction rather than chasing volume, and every few years he delivers something essential. I genuinely cannot wait to see what he decides to do next.
Overview
Daniel Kaluuya (; born 24 February 1989) is a British actor. His work encompasses both screen and stage, and his accolades include an Academy Award, two BAFTAs, an Actor Award, and a Golden Globe, in addition to nominations for a Laurence Olivier Award and an Emmy Award. In 2021, he was named among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniel Kaluuya
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニエル・カルーヤ
- Reading
- だにえる・かるーや
- Born
- February 24, 1989 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
- Origin
- Camden Town, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / film actor / stage actor / television presenter / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- St Aloysius' College
Awards & achievements
- 2021 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 2021 Time 100
- 2021 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Comedian — see all → · Film actor — see all → · More people from United Kingdom →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.