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Chiwetel Ejiofor

Bio: Chiwetel Umeadi Ejiofor CBE (/ˈtʃuːətɛlˈɛdʒioʊfɔːr/ CHOO-ə-tel EJ-ee-oh-for; born 10 July 1977) is a British actor. He is the recipient of various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards
Born: Sun, Jul 10 1977
Birthplace: Forest Gate, London, England, UK
Chiwetel Ejiofor is 47 years old
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Poster of Children of Blood and Bone
Children of Blood and Bone
Chiwetel Ejiofor will be 49 in Children of Blood and Bone as 'King Saran'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 2027
Poster of The Old Guard 2
The Old Guard 2
Chiwetel Ejiofor will be 47 in The Old Guard 2 as 'Copley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 2025
Poster of The Life of Chuck
The Life of Chuck
Chiwetel Ejiofor will be 47 in The Life of Chuck as 'Marty Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 2025
Poster of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Chiwetel Ejiofor will be 47 in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy as 'Scott Walliker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 2025
Poster of Venom: The Last Dance
Venom: The Last Dance
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 47 in Venom: The Last Dance as 'Strickland'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 22 2024
Poster of Rob Peace
Rob Peace
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 47 in Rob Peace as 'Robert E. 'Skeet' Douglas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2024
Poster of The Pod Generation
The Pod Generation
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 46 in The Pod Generation as 'Alvy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 2023
Poster of Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 44 in Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness as 'Self - Baron Mordo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 2022
Poster of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 44 in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness as 'Baron Mordo'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 04 2022
Poster of Infinite
Infinite
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 44 in Infinite as 'Bathurst 2020'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 2021
Poster of Regard Noir
Regard Noir
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 43 in Regard Noir as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 21 2021
Poster of Locked Down
Locked Down
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 43 in Locked Down as 'Paxton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 2021
Poster of Day Zero
Day Zero
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 43 in Day Zero as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 2020
Poster of The Old Guard
The Old Guard
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 43 in The Old Guard as 'Copley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 2020
Poster of The Elephant Queen
The Elephant Queen
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 42 in The Elephant Queen as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2019
Poster of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 42 in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil as 'Conall'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 2019
Poster of The Lion King
The Lion King
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 42 in The Lion King as 'Scar (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 2019
Poster of The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight with Robin Roberts
The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight with Robin Roberts
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 41 in The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight with Robin Roberts
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 02 2019
Poster of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 41 in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind as 'Trywell Kamkwamba'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 2019
Poster of Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 40 in Mary Magdalene as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 2018
Poster of Sherlock Gnomes
Sherlock Gnomes
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 40 in Sherlock Gnomes as 'Watson (Voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 2018
Poster of Come Sunday
Come Sunday
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 40 in Come Sunday as 'Carlton Pearson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 2018
Poster of Red Nose Day Actually
Red Nose Day Actually
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 39 in Red Nose Day Actually as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 2017
Poster of Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 39 in Doctor Strange as 'Mordo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 2016
Poster of The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'
The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 38 in The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 2016
Poster of Triple 9
Triple 9
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 38 in Triple 9 as 'Michael Atwood'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 2016
Poster of Secret in Their Eyes
Secret in Their Eyes
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 38 in Secret in Their Eyes as 'Ray'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 2015
Poster of The Martian
The Martian
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 38 in The Martian as 'Vincent Kapoor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 2015
Poster of Z for Zachariah
Z for Zachariah
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 38 in Z for Zachariah as 'John Loomis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 2015
Poster of National Theatre Live: Everyman
National Theatre Live: Everyman
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 38 in National Theatre Live: Everyman as 'Everyman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 2015
Poster of Making a Scene
Making a Scene
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 36 in Making a Scene as 'Man'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 25 2013
Poster of The Making of 'Making a Scene'
The Making of 'Making a Scene'
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 36 in The Making of 'Making a Scene' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 25 2013
Poster of 12 Years a Slave
12 Years a Slave
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 36 in 12 Years a Slave as 'Solomon Northup'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2013
Poster of Half of a Yellow Sun
Half of a Yellow Sun
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 36 in Half of a Yellow Sun as 'Odenigbo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 08 2013
Poster of Phil Spector
Phil Spector
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 35 in Phil Spector as 'Mock Prosecutor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 2013
Poster of Savannah
Savannah
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 35 in Savannah as 'Christmas Moultrie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 2013
Poster of Salt
Salt
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 33 in Salt as 'Darryl Peabody'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 2010
Poster of The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective
The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 32 in The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 02 2010
Poster of 2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic
2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 32 in 2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 02 2010
Poster of 2012
2012
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 32 in 2012 as 'Adrian Helmsley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 2009
Poster of Endgame
Endgame
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 31 in Endgame as 'President Thabo Mbeki'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 2009
Poster of The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy
The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 31 in The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 10 2008
Poster of Redbelt
Redbelt
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 30 in Redbelt as 'Mike Terry'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 2008
Poster of This Is My Africa
This Is My Africa
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 30 in This Is My Africa as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 2008
Poster of American Gangster
American Gangster
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 30 in American Gangster as 'Huey Lucas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 2007
Poster of Talk to Me
Talk to Me
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 30 in Talk to Me as 'Dewey Hughes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2007
Poster of Partition: The Day India Burned
Partition: The Day India Burned
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 29 in Partition: The Day India Burned as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Children of Men
Children of Men
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 29 in Children of Men as 'Luke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 2006
Poster of Inside Man
Inside Man
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 28 in Inside Man as 'Bill Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2006
Poster of Serenity
Serenity
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 28 in Serenity as 'The Operative'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 2005
Poster of Slow Burn
Slow Burn
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 28 in Slow Burn as 'Ty Trippin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 12 2005
Poster of Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 28 in Kinky Boots as 'Lola/Simon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 30 2005
Poster of Four Brothers
Four Brothers
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 28 in Four Brothers as 'Victor Sweet'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 11 2005
Poster of Melinda and Melinda
Melinda and Melinda
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 27 in Melinda and Melinda as 'Ellis Moonsong'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 2004
Poster of She Hate Me
She Hate Me
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 27 in She Hate Me as 'Frank Wills'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2004
Poster of Red Dust
Red Dust
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 26 in Red Dust as 'Alex Mpondo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 11 2004
Poster of Three Blind Mice
Three Blind Mice
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 26 in Three Blind Mice as 'Mark Hayward'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 2003
Poster of Love Actually
Love Actually
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 26 in Love Actually as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 2003
Poster of Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 25 in Twelfth Night, or What You Will as 'Orsino'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 05 2003
Poster of Dirty Pretty Things
Dirty Pretty Things
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 25 in Dirty Pretty Things as 'Okwe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 2002
Poster of Mind Games
Mind Games
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 23 in Mind Games as 'Tyler Arnold'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 06 2001
Poster of It Was an Accident
It Was an Accident
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 23 in It Was an Accident as 'Nicky Burkett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 2000
Poster of G:MT Greenwich Mean Time
G:MT Greenwich Mean Time
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 22 in G:MT Greenwich Mean Time as 'Rix'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1999
Poster of Amistad
Amistad
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 20 in Amistad as 'Ensign Covey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1997
Poster of Deadly Voyage
Deadly Voyage
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 18 in Deadly Voyage as 'Ebow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1996
Poster of Fela
Fela
Chiwetel Ejiofor will be 47+ in Fela as 'Fela Kuti'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Tonight at Noon
Tonight at Noon
Chiwetel Ejiofor will be 47+ in Tonight at Noon as 'Lee / Evans'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Eleanor the Great
Eleanor the Great
Chiwetel Ejiofor will be 47+ in Eleanor the Great
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Man Who Fell to Earth
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 44+ in The Man Who Fell to Earth as 'Faraday'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 2022
Poster of Earth from Space
Earth from Space
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 41+ in Earth from Space as 'Self - Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 17 2019
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 38+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of ARES: live
ARES: live
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 37+ in ARES: live as 'Vincent Kapoor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 07 2015
Poster of Dancing on the Edge
Dancing on the Edge
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 35+ in Dancing on the Edge as 'Louis Lester'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 04 2013
Poster of The Shadow Line
The Shadow Line
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 33+ in The Shadow Line as 'Jonah Gabriel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 05 2011
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 29+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Tsunami: The Aftermath
Tsunami: The Aftermath
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 29+ in Tsunami: The Aftermath as 'Ian Carter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 10 2006
Poster of Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 29+ in Rachael Ray
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of Canterbury Tales
Canterbury Tales
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 26+ in Canterbury Tales as 'Paul'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 2003
Poster of Trust
Trust
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 25+ in Trust as 'Ashley Carter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 09 2003
Poster of Murder in Mind
Murder in Mind
Chiwetel Ejiofor was 23+ in Murder in Mind as 'DS McCorkindale'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2001