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Sophie Okonedo Biography

Birth Place:

London, England

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Is of Nigerian-Jewish descent
As a teen, she once attended a writing workshop run by author Hanif Kureishi at the Royal Court Young People's Theatre in London
To prepare for her Oscar-nominated role in 2004's Hotel Rwanda, a fact-based drama about a married couple who housed more than 1200 Tutsi refugees in their hotel during the Rwandan genocide, she spent time with her real-life counterpart, Tatiana Rusesabagina
Was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2010; after Prince Charles pinned the medal to her dress, the clasp came undone and it dropped to the floor
Has been a UNICEF ambassador

2019Olivier Awards-Best Actress: nominated
2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2005London Film Critics Association-Best British Supporting Actress: nominated
2004Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2004Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2004Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated