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Chiwetel Ejiofor

British actor (born 1977)

  • Fame66.5
  • Momentum16.7
  • Wikipedia237.2K
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  • Age
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    Born 1977
  • Known for
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    2026
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Updated 2026-08-31

Chiwetel Umeadi Ejiofor 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. In 2008, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), and in 2015, he was advanced to Commander (CBE) for his services to the arts.

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  • Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Actor
  • Laurence Olivier Awards
  • 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
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66.5
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Momentum16.7
Historical32.5
Now attention29.6
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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