Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor’s one of those actors who just sort of sneaks up on you, you know? Like, you’re watching a movie and suddenly you’re like, “Wait, this guy is incredible.” Dude’s range is wild—from Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave (which, by the way, landed him nominations at the Oscars and Golden Globes, plus he bagged that BAFTA Best Actor) to the wild, twisted world of Dirty Pretty Things, Serenity, and even The Martian. He’s played everything: a doctor, a drag queen, a futuristic operative—you name it. Born in London to Nigerian parents, Ejiofor was basically destined for this stuff. He hit the stage by 13, cranked out school plays, then went full tilt at LAMDA. Spielberg spotted him early for Amistad, and boom, there he was sharing scenes with Morgan Freeman and Anthony Hopkins—no big deal, right? From Love Actually to American Gangster, his filmography’s stacked. Oh, and did you catch his Othello at the Donmar Warehouse? Critics lost their minds, and he cleaned up at the Olivier Awards. TV, theater, film—he’s all over it. He’s got a knack for those emotional gut-punch roles, like in Tsunami: The Aftermath, which scored him nods at the Golden Globes and NAACP Image Awards. Even in smaller stuff, like Endgame or his turn in 2012 with John Cusack, he pulls you right in. Basically, if Chiwetel Ejiofor’s name is on the bill, you already know you’re in for a ride.

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Personal details

  • Birth Date: 1977-07-10
  • Height: 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
  • Birth Location: Forest Gate, London, England, UK
  • Parents: Obiajulu Ejiofor (Okaford)
  • Professions: Actor, Director, Writer

Did you know

    • Trivia:

      Chewitel Ejiofor—yeah, it’s “Chew-eh-tell Edge-ee-oh-for,” not some alphabet soup. The guy’s been around the movie world forever, but somehow, every time his name pops up, half the room mumbles it like they’re chewing gravel. Anyway, he’s the dude who can totally steal a scene without even trying. Most folks probably know him from “12 Years a Slave,” where he absolutely wrecked everyone emotionally. But don’t sleep on his sci-fi cred—he popped up in “The Martian” and took on some wild stuff in “Doctor Strange.” The man’s got range for days, honestly. Oh, and that voice? Deep, smooth, could probably convince you to buy insurance you don’t need. Not just an actor—he’s directed, written, narrated. Basically, if there’s a talented Brit in a film, odds are it’s Ejiofor or at least someone trying to keep up with him.

    • Quotes:

      Man, getting cast in Amistad totally flipped my world upside down. It was like, one minute you’re just plugging along, hustling for gigs, and the next—boom—you land something way bigger than you ever thought you could. Seriously, I had this weird mix of excitement and straight-up panic, like I was in way over my head. You think you’ve figured out how the industry works, right? Like, if you do A and B, maybe you’ll get to C, but nope. All those plans, those little dreams? They barely scratched the surface of what actually happened. It’s wild. I just realized you can’t really map out this career, not for real. You can hope, wish, hustle all you want, but sometimes the universe just throws you a curveball, and suddenly your own expectations seem kinda tiny compared to reality. That whole thing with Amistad really shook up the way I looked at everything.

FAQ

    • When was Ram Charan born?

      July 10, 1977

    • How tall is Ram Charan?

      5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)

    • What is Ram Charan's birth name?

      Konidela Ram Charan

    • Where was Ram Charan born?

      Forest Gate, London, England, UK

    • Who are Ram Charan's parents?

      Obiajulu Ejiofor (Okaford) and Surekha

    • How old is Ram Charan?

      48 years old