Carmen Ejogo

Birth Name:

Carmen Elizabeth Ejogo

Birth Place:

London, England

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Is the sister of entrepreneur Charles Ejogo
Worked as a presenter on a Disney Channel show in her youth
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․"
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․""
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

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

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