Chiwetel Ejiofor Height Weight Age Shoe Size
Chiwetel Umeadi Ejiofor was born in Forest Gate, London, England, on July 10, 1977, is a British actor. Young Chiwetel Ejiofor first started performing in school theater productions. He made big screen debut in historical drama film Amistad (1997) in role as Ensign James Covey. He got his television debut in drama movie Deadly Voyage (1996) in role as Ebow. Chiwetel's breakthrough performance came as Okwe lander in social thriller film Dirty Pretty Things (2002).
Height, Weight, Vital and Body Stats
Chiwetel Ejiofor height is 5' 10" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 178 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight is 172 іn pоunds or 78 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. He is 47 years old. His shoe size is 10 US | 43 EU.
Birth Date:
July 10, 1977
Age:
47 years old
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Sun Sign:
Cancer
Natural hair color:
Black
Eye Color:
Dark Brown
Height:
5 ft 10 in | 178 cm
Net Worth:
$16 Million
Weight:
78 kg | 172 lbs
Shoe Size:
10 US | 43 EU
Best Movies
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama also won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role as Solomon Northup in biographical drama film 12 Years a Slave (2013).
He won the African-American Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Huey Lucas in biographical crime film American Gangster (2007).
He was nominated for the Black Reel Awards for Outstanding Actor for his roles in films:
Redbelt (2008) - Mike Terry
Z for Zachariah (2015) - John Loomis
He was nominated for the Black Reel Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his roles in movies:
Serenity (2005) - The Operative
Children of Men (2006) - Luke
He won the American Black Film Festival Award and the Black Reel Award for Best Performance by an Actor for his role as Okwe lander in social thriller film Dirty Pretty Things (2002).
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role as Simon / Lola in comedy-drama film Kinky Boots (2005).
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for his role as Thabo Mbeki in drama movie Endgame (2009).
He was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role as Vincent Kapoor in science fiction film The Martian (2015).
He played Karl Mordo in superhero films:
Doctor Strange (2016), for which he was nominated for the Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
He was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for his role as Ray Kasten in thriller film Secret in Their Eyes (2015).
He was nominated for the BIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Trywell Kamkwamba in drama film The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019).
He won the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Voice Performance for his voice role as Scar in animated musical drama film The Lion King (2019).
Twelfth Night (2003) - Orsino
Red Dust (2004) - Alex Mpondo
Melinda and Melinda (2004) - Ellis Moonsong
Salt (2010) - Darryl Peabody
Phil Spector (2013) - Mock Prosecutor
Triple 9 (2016) - Michael Atwood
He voiced Gnome Watson in animated movie Sherlock Gnomes (2018).
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) - Conall
The Old Guard (2020) - Copley
Locked Down (2021) - Paxton
Infinite (2021) - Bathurst 2020
The Pod Generation (2023) - Alvy
Venom: The Last Dance (2024) - Rex Strickland
Best TV Shows
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for his role as Ian Carter in disaster drama television miniseries Tsunami: The Aftermath (2006).
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his role as Louis Lester in BBC Two drama series Dancing on the Edge (2013).
He was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television for his role as Thomas Jerome Newton in Showtime science fiction seriesThe Man Who Fell to Earth (2022).
Trust (2003) BBC One - Ashley Carter
The Shadow Line (2011) BBC Two - Jonah Gabriel
Facts
Attended Dulwich College in Dulwich, London.
Studied at National Youth Theatre and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Has younger sister, Zain Asher.
He was a part of band "Blind" in the 90s.
He won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his role as Othello in a play "Othello" (2007), at Donmar Warehouse.
He was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as Chris in a play "Blue/Orange" (2000), at Royal National Theatre.
Good friends with Benedict Cumberbatch, Idris Elba and Andrew Lincoln.
Supporter of Crystal Palace F.C.
He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2015.
He was honoured with a Global Promise Award by The GEANCO Foundation in 2015.
Relationships
He dated actress Naomie Harris (2000-2007).
He is in a long-term relationship with Sari Mercer.