By Alicia CruzSenior writer
theblackurbantimes.com
Chiwetel Ejiofor, he's got the edge on acting
One of the most talented and handsome men in Hollywood: Chiwetel Ejiofor. A British, Nigerian native. I first noticed him in this movie Tsunami: The Aftermath. He was outstanding. I googled him and found out that not only was he talented and handsome (now this, is what you call a Papi Chulo!), but he was also very educated and dedicated to his art: acting.
Chiwetel's mini bio:
Name is pronounced "chew-it-tell edge-oh-for"
He was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2001 (2000 season) for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Blue/Orange at the Royal National Theatre, Cottesloe stage.
He was awarded the Jack Tinker Award for Most Promising Newcomer at the 2000 London Critics Circle Theatre Awards (Drama) for his performance in Blue/Orange performed at the Royal National Theatre: Lyttelton and later at the Duchess Theatre.
He was awarded the 2000 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer for his performance in Blue/Orange.
Was a member of the National Youth Theatre, in London.
Went to Dulwich College, London
Father was a doctor.
His father was killed in a car accident when Chiwetel was eleven. He survived the accident.
Sung back-up vocals for a Band called Blind in the early 90s, height of their success was playing The Rock Garden in London's Covent Garden.
One of 115 people invited to join AMPAS in 2007.
Starred with British actor Clive Owen in back to back action thriller films, Inside Man (2006) and Children of Men (2006).
Attended LAMDA, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
He was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honors List for his services to drama.
Personal Quotes
I remember getting cast in Amistad and getting this very strong feeling that I had overshot myself. It was a great shock. It made me realize that this is not a profession you can predict; that you can have all these ambitions and expectations and that they can all be thrown to the wind. What was peculiar about that situation was that my aspirations were so far below what actually happened.
I like to disappear into a role. I equate the success of it with a feeling of being chemically changed.
Here's an interview with Mr. Ejiofor about American Gangster:
Here's a clip of one of his movies, INSIDE MAN:
Chiwetel's mini bio:
Name is pronounced "chew-it-tell edge-oh-for"
He was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2001 (2000 season) for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Blue/Orange at the Royal National Theatre, Cottesloe stage.
He was awarded the Jack Tinker Award for Most Promising Newcomer at the 2000 London Critics Circle Theatre Awards (Drama) for his performance in Blue/Orange performed at the Royal National Theatre: Lyttelton and later at the Duchess Theatre.
He was awarded the 2000 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer for his performance in Blue/Orange.
Was a member of the National Youth Theatre, in London.
Went to Dulwich College, London
Father was a doctor.
His father was killed in a car accident when Chiwetel was eleven. He survived the accident.
Sung back-up vocals for a Band called Blind in the early 90s, height of their success was playing The Rock Garden in London's Covent Garden.
One of 115 people invited to join AMPAS in 2007.
Starred with British actor Clive Owen in back to back action thriller films, Inside Man (2006) and Children of Men (2006).
Attended LAMDA, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
He was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honors List for his services to drama.
Personal Quotes
I remember getting cast in Amistad and getting this very strong feeling that I had overshot myself. It was a great shock. It made me realize that this is not a profession you can predict; that you can have all these ambitions and expectations and that they can all be thrown to the wind. What was peculiar about that situation was that my aspirations were so far below what actually happened.
I like to disappear into a role. I equate the success of it with a feeling of being chemically changed.
Here's an interview with Mr. Ejiofor about American Gangster:
Here's a clip of one of his movies, INSIDE MAN:
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