After enrolling at the national youth theatre in 1995, and then subsequently gaining a scholarship to the london. Chiwetel ejiofor simple english wikipedia, the free. Adrian helmsley in 2012 2009 and solomon northup in 12 years a slave 20, for which he received academy award, golden globe and screen actors guild nominations, along. Oct 07, 2014 chiwetel ejiofor discusses 2012, starring in a big action movie, and the possibility of a sequel to kinky boots. Race is an invention steve mcqueens 12 years a slave is about to make londoner chiwetel ejiofor a huge movie star, and possibly an oscar winner. One of my favorite scenes involves actor chiwetel ejiofor who plays the presidents chief science advisor.
Jan 05, 2014 a year before the actor chiwetel ejiofor, born in england to a nigerian immigrant family, began filming 12 years a slave, he was in savannah, ga. After enrolling at the national youth theatre in 1995 and attending the london academy of music and dramatic art, at age 19 and three months into his course, ejiofor was cast by steven spielberg to play a supporting role in the film amistad. Triple 9 2016 behind the scenes movie interview chiwetel ejiofor. Becoming solomon featurette 20 chiwetel ejiofor benedict. Chiwetel ejiofor biography and filmography chiwetel ejiofor. With chiwetel ejiofor, maxwell simba, felix lemburo, robert agengo. Chiwetel ejiofors directorial debut will be based on the boy who harnessed the wind book.
Interview with author and star wars star anthony daniels. Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine. He is also known for playing okwe in dirty pretty things 2002, the operative in serenity 2005, lola. Chiwetel ejiofor discusses 2012, starring in a big action movie, and the possibility of a sequel to kinky boots. Take it from his triple 9 costar kate winslet, who was shooting a scene with the british actor when a stuntmans chair flipped over. Chiwetel ejiofor was born in forest gate, london, england, and began acting while in his early. The studio is usually quick to release official photos of its characters before the paparazzi. Nov 07, 2015 chiwetel ejiofor has been revealed in costume as baron mordo on the set of marvels doctor strange. Chiwetelu umeadi chiwetel ejiofor obe born 10 july 1977 is a british actor. Home tags posts tagged with chiwetel ejiofor tag chiwetel ejiofor. Director steve mcqueen and actor chiwetel ejiofor on 12 years a slave solomon northup was born a free man and lived the life of a.
Chiwetel ejiofor as baron mordo revealed in doctor strange. By that time, however, ejiofor, the londonborn son of nigerian parents and whose younger sister, zain asher, is a cnn financial reporter, was already an awardwinning theater veteran in the u. He has received numerous acting awards and nominations, including the bafta orange rising star award in 2006, five golden globe award nominations, and the laurence olivier award for best actor for his performance in othello in 2008. In kinky boots he wears stilleto heels higher than many women would attempt and he not only makes it look easy, he makes it look fun. Chiwetel ejiofor is set to star in his directorial debut. Infinite is an upcoming american scifi film directed by antoine fuqua written by john lee hancock infinite the movie cast we also find chiwetel ejiofor alongside sophie cookson, dylan obrien, rupert friend, wallis day and toby jones.
Sep 01, 2014 chiwetel ejiofor is a charming man with an easy laugh. The oscarnominated actors untitled directorial debut has started its production in malawi and it has been adapted from the book the boy who harnessed the wind written by william. Chiwetel ejiofor photos, news and videos just jared. I started off thinking that i would adapt it, ejiofor says in an interview. Facts about chiwetel ejiofor the meaning of the name. Chiwetel ejiofors favorite part of joining maleficent. Infinite 2020 full movie, watch online free downloadi. Chiwetel ejiofors sister, cnns zain asher, emotional over oscar nod. Jan 14, 2020 chiwetel ejiofor narrates a tale that doesnt shy away from, but still delicately handles, the tough realities of nature maleficent. He is also known for playing okwe in dirty pretty things 2002, the operative in serenity 2005.
Chiwetel ejiofor interviewed by david morrissey youtube. Oscar nominee chiwetel ejiofor plays a debauched london playboy looking for salvation in this spectacular modernday reboot by new national theatre boss rufus norris. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. In the boy who harnessed the wind, chiwetel ejiofor left plays. Sep 28, 2016 chiwetel ejiofor explains marvel cinematic universes baron mordo. Eddie murphy will receive the career achievement award, and nia long, chiwetel ejiofor and director kasi lemmons will also be honored december 2 at the celebration of black cinema presented by the critics choice association formerly known as the broadcast film critics association. Mar 14, 2019 chiwetel ejiofor on telling the story of a reallife african superhero exclusive the academy award winner makes his directorial debut in the boy who harnessed the wind. Sep 21, 2011 chiwetel ejiofor interview from the andrew marr show, 15511. Jan 16, 2014 chiwetel ejiofor s cnn reporter sister zain asher gives emotional interview on live television after her brother receives an oscar nomination for actor in a leading role in 12 years a slave click. Upcoming, new, and past chiwetel ejiofor movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations. Chiwetel ejiofors directing debut takes him to malawi to capture. Adrian helmsley in 2012 2009 and solomon northup in 12 years a slave 20, for which he received academy award and golden globe nominations, along with the bafta award. Chiwetel ejiofor on telling the story of a reallife african superhero exclusive the academy award winner makes his directorial debut in the boy. He is also known for playing okwe in dirty pretty things 2002, the operative in serenity 2005, lola in kinky boots 2005, luke in children of men.
He played solomon northup in the 20 movie 12 years a slave. With rooney mara, joaquin phoenix, chiwetel ejiofor, tahar rahim. Chiwetel ejiofor has been revealed in costume as baron mordo on the set of marvels doctor strange. Chiwetel ejiofors sister, cnns zain asher, emotional. Chiwetel ejiofor explains marvel cinematic universes. In 2008, ejiofor was made an officer of the order of the british empire. Chiwetel ejiofor is hardly a household name, but his harrowing performance in the film 12 years a slave is beginning to change all that. Chiwetel ejiofor talks to david morrissey about his new film, triple 9, balancing acting with fame and his work on marvels upcoming blockbuster, doctor strange. Ejiofor is renowned for his portrayal of solomon northup in 20s 12 years a slave, for which he received academy award and golden globe award nominations, along with the bafta award for best actor. W hen chiwetel ejiofor was called to audition for his role as a soho drag queen in kinky boots he bought himself a long black wig and paraded in. Hes warning his cruiseship singer father, played by blu mankuma, about the imminent disaster.
The drama features a bevy of british stars including a trio of upandcoming it actors in star chiwetel ejiofor, as well as supporting players michael fassbender and benedict cumberbatch. Nov 11, 2009 one of my favorite scenes involves actor chiwetel ejiofor who plays the presidents chief science advisor. Chiwetel ejiofor is at peace with your inability to. Chiwetel ejiofor biography, news, photos and videos. Chiwetel ejiofors stature carries 12 years a slave.
The film is narrated by academy award nominee chiwetel ejiofor the boy who harnessed the wind and the lion king. Chiwetel ejiofor 1977 is an oscarnominated english actor. Ejiofor is known for his portrayal of okwe in dirty pretty things 2002. Chiwetel ejiofors stature carries 12 years a slave the. There are also a few americans you might recognize, most notably brad pitt. Chiwetel ejiofor talks films oscar win the 12 years a slave star celebrates postoscars at the governors ball and talks about being part of the 2014 best picture winner. Ejiofor is known for his portrayal of okwe in dirty pretty things 2002, the operative in serenity 2005, lola in kinky boots 2005, luke in children of men 2006, dr. A year before the actor chiwetel ejiofor, born in england to a nigerian immigrant family, began filming 12 years a slave, he was in savannah, ga. List of awards and nominations received by chiwetel ejiofor.
He was nominated for the award for best actor in a motion picture, drama at the 2014 golden globe awards for his acting in the movie. Going toetotoe with chiwetel ejiofor can be risky business. Scott davis interviews oscar winner chiwetel ejiofor peter on the red carpet of a special screening of mary magdalene, held at the national. In 2008, ejiofor was presented with an obe by queen elizabeth ii for services to the arts. Feb 19, 2016 chiwetel ejiofor talks to david morrissey about his new film, triple 9, balancing acting with fame and his work on marvels upcoming blockbuster, doctor strange. Antoine fuqua sits in the directors chair with a script written by john lee hancock and ian shorr.
An interview with chitwetel ejiofor on the set of marvels doctor strange about adapting a 2dimensional supervillain into an ally with a backstory. Xan brooks talks to chiwetel ejiofor of kinky boots film. Chiwetel ejiofor biography and filmography chiwetel. Chiwetel ejiofor interview from the andrew marr show, 15511. So when youre prepping the latter one, was 30yearold chiwetel patting 18yearold chiwetel on the head, saying, oh yeah, good try, lad. A drag queen comes to the rescue of a man who, after inheriting his fathers shoe factory, needs to diversify his product if he wants to keep the business afloat. Chiwetel ejiofor narrates a tale that doesnt shy away from, but still delicately handles, the tough realities of nature maleficent. The 40yearold singer hosted the event and was also joined at the event by nikolaj costerwaldau, jason derulo, kal penn, wallis day, lady victoria hervey, chiwetel ejiofor, as well as musicians. Mistress of evil to lead box office as zombieland 2. And people were like, its going to be quite difficult for you to make any money as an actor. Chiwetel ejiofor is at peace with your inability to pronounce his name sundance 2015 interview.
Chiwetel ejiofor is a charming man with an easy laugh. Chiwetel ejiofors cnn reporter sister zain asher gives emotional interview on live television after her brother receives an oscar nomination for actor in. Feb 22, 2016 going toetotoe with chiwetel ejiofor can be risky business. With chiwetel ejiofor, joel edgerton, sarahjane potts, jemima rooper. Chiwetel ejiofors sister, cnns zain asher, emotional over. Chiwetel ejiofor explains marvel cinematic universes baron mordo.
Born in the forest gate section of london to nigerian parents. Well, by the time i was 30, i had experienced all of those things, and it made me laugh to think back on my 18yearold self trying all these things. Sep 29, 2005 w hen chiwetel ejiofor was called to audition for his role as a soho drag queen in kinky boots he bought himself a long black wig and paraded in front of the bathroom mirror at home, just to see. English actor, writer and director chiwetel ejiofor is renowned for his portrayal of solomon northup in 12 years a slave 20, for which he received academy award and golden globe award nominations, along with the bafta award for best actor. Get the latest and most updated news, videos, and photo galleries about chiwetel ejiofor. Chiwetel ejiofor mary magdalene red carpet interview youtube. Director steve mcqueen and actor chiwetel ejiofor on 12 years a slave solomon northup was born a free man and lived the life of a respected musician until 1841, when he was kidnapped. Acclaimed for 12 years a slave, bafta winner, and mooted as the next bond villain, chiwetel ejiofor is big boxoffice.
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