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Carmen Ejogo Biography

Birth Name:Carmen Elizabeth Ejogo

Birth Place:London, England

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Is the sister of entrepreneur Charles Ejogo
  • Worked as a presenter on a Disney Channel show in her youth
  • Quote: "(When asked about her fears) "The great fear I've had to overcome, particularly this past year, is the fear of failure․ It can be safer to stay in a comfort zone that's not stretching yourself․""
  • Quote: "Success for me will be where the body of work I've done afforded me the opportunity to be as good as I can be, and to explore myself and to see what I'm capable of․"
  • Has frequently worked on fantasy films, such as "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them․"
  • Has portrayed Coretta Scott King twice in the films "Boycott" and "Selma․"
  • Has received membership into the genius society Mensa

Awards

  • 2001Black Reel-Network/Cable - Best Actress: nominated
  • 2002Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: nominated
  • 2006Black Reel-Best Supporting Actress - Television: winner
  • 2006Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: nominated
  • 2014BFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2014BFCC Award-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2014SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2014VVFP Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2014WAFCA Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2015Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, Motion Picture: winner
  • 2015Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated
  • 2015GAFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2015Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2015OFTA Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance - Female: nominated
  • 2017Canadian Screen Award-Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2018Black Reel-Outstanding Actress, Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2018Black Reel-Outstanding Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
  • 2019Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
  • 2019WIN Award-Actress MFT Movie / Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2020Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated