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Daniel Kaluuya Biography
Birth Place:
London, England
Profession
Actor, comedian, writer
Fast Facts
- Parents emigrated from Uganda
- Was part of the cast for the first two seasons of Skins, and is also credited as a writer on two episodes
- Performed and recorded a parody of Boy Better Know song "Too Many Men" with Jason Lewis
- Won a special Evening Standard Award in 2010 for his work in Sucker Punch at the Royal Court Theatre in London
- Was named one of BAFTA's Brits to Watch in 2011
- Was selected for the Sundance Screenwriters Lab in 2016
Awards
- 2021Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2020Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
- 2020Critics' Choice Awards-Best Supporting Actor: winner
- 2018Independent Spirit Awards-Best Male Lead: nominated
- 2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
- 2018BAFTA Film Awards-Best Leading Actor: nominated
- 2017Critics' Choice Awards-Best Actor: nominated
- 2017Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
- 2017Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 2017Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated