Chiwetel Ejiofor, born on 10 July 1977 in Forest Gate, London, England, to Nigerian parents, is a British actor known for his role in the film “12 Years a Slave”. Already in the mid-2016, his net worth was over $12 million, earned through his acting career, which began in the mid-‘90s.
Ejiofor grew up in London, attended Dulwich College, where he participated in various school plays, and later joined London’s National Youth Theatre. His acting career had a successful start with his television debut in the 1996 TV film “Deadly Voyage”.
In 2000, he starred in Penhall’s play Blue/Orange and Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”, and received awards for his performances. He continued to secure lead and supporting roles in numerous films and TV series, earning critical acclaim and several nominations and awards, further boosting his wealth.
Ejiofor’s notable role came in the 2013 biopic “12 Years a Slave”, which won him rave reviews and significantly added to his net worth. He has continued to appear in several films and is currently filming the drama film “Mary Magdalene”, scheduled for release in 2017.
Apart from his acting career, Ejiofor is involved in philanthropy and charity events and has been awarded for his contributions. He prefers to keep his personal life away from public view.
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