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Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor is a theatre professional with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld. Awards include Evening Standard Awards for Othello (2008).

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Awards and Nominations

Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Actor

Chiwetel Ejiofor, A Season in the Congo


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Evening Standard Awards - 2008 - Best Actor

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Othello


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Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Actor

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Othello

Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Supporting Actor

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Blue/Orange


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Evening Standard Awards - 2000 - Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer

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YOUTH, 4 BLOCKS ZERO, A KILLER STORY to Debut on HBO Max in September Photo
YOUTH, 4 BLOCKS ZERO, A KILLER STORY to Debut on HBO Max in September
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026

HBO Max will add new original series and documentaries, including Sharon Horgan's comedy YOUTH, the drama prequel 4 BLOCKS ZERO, and the true-crime series A KILLER STORY.
BACKROOMS to Begin Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max Photo
BACKROOMS to Begin Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

A24's horror film BACKROOMS, the studio's highest-grossing release to date, will make its streaming debut on HBO Max before airing on HBO linear, studio officials said.
ENTREVISTA: Carmelo Segura conquista al público con la garra y el movimiento de GODS Photo
ENTREVISTA: Carmelo Segura conquista al público con la garra y el movimiento de GODSPELL
by Adela González Pérez - Aug 25, 2026

El coreógrafo y ganador del Premio del Público se confiesa: «Los creativos somos insaciables; cambiar y arriesgar en escena es nuestra adicción»
Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Susan Wokoma and More to Join LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF Photo
Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Susan Wokoma and More to Join LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026

National Youth Theatre has revealed additional celebrity names as stars of stage and screen return to their NYT roots for a one night only staged performance, Letters to My Younger Future Self this September.
CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE to Share Behind-the-Scenes Look, Trailer Photo
CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE to Share Behind-the-Scenes Look, Trailer
by Joshua Wright - Jul 27, 2026

A behind-the-scenes look and trailer for the adaptation are set to be released, offering audiences an early glimpse ahead of the film's rollout.
Review: THE TRIAL, National Youth Theatre Photo
Review: THE TRIAL, National Youth Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 24, 2026

Tremendous wit and energy drive an accomplished show created in no time at all!
Cynthia Erivo-Led PRIMA FACIE Film Will Premiere at Toronto International Film Festiv Photo
Cynthia Erivo-Led PRIMA FACIE Film Will Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2026

The film adaptation of Prima Facie, starring Cynthia Erivo, will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Learn more about the film here!
Brian Cox to Receive 2026 Raindance Icon Award Photo
Brian Cox to Receive 2026 Raindance Icon Award
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2026

Emmy, Olivier, and Golden Globe-winning actor Brian Cox will receive the RAINDANCE ICON AWARD this year at Raindance’s Opening Gala on 17 June, after the UK premiere of APRIL X. 
Miriam Margolyes, Lloyd Kaufman, Eddie Cochran to Receive Raindance Icon Awards Photo
Miriam Margolyes, Lloyd Kaufman, Eddie Cochran to Receive Raindance Icon Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026

Actress Miriam Margolyes and Troma Entertainment co-founder Lloyd Kaufman are named Raindance Icon Award recipients, with a posthumous honor going to rock & roll legend Eddie Cochran at the festival's 34th edition.
Review: THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND, @sohoplace Photo
Review: THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND, @sohoplace
by Clementine Scott - May 14, 2026

In many ways, @sohoplace is the perfect venue for The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind: the intimate thrust staging is perfect for elaborate ensemble choreography and carousing the audience. This new musical, based on the memoir and film of the same name, is at its heart a story about community, and it works if we feel as immersed in that community as possible.
Cynthia Erivo to Return to the Hollywood Bowl in October Photo
Cynthia Erivo to Return to the Hollywood Bowl in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026

Emmy, Tony, and two-time Grammy winner and three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo is returning to the Hollywood Bowl with a solo, headlining concert this October.
Photos: THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND is Now Playing at @sohoplace Photo
Photos: THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND is Now Playing at @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

All new production photos have been released from the West End premiere of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind which is currently in previews at @sohoplace theatre. Check out the photos here!
Palm Springs International ShortFest Sets 32nd Edition This June Photo
Palm Springs International ShortFest Sets 32nd Edition This June
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026

The Palm Springs International ShortFest, one of the largest showcases of short-form cinema in North America, will return for its 32nd edition from June 23-29, 2026, presented at the Festival Theaters in Palm Springs.
Photos: THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND Opens At Royal Shakespeare Company Photo
Photos: THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND Opens At Royal Shakespeare Company
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s new musical THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND officially opened at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon on Thursday, 19 February. Check out photos of the opening night celebration.
Photos: THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND at The Royal Shakespeare Company Photo
Photos: THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND at The Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released production images for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, a bold and uplifting new musical telling the true story of William Kamkwamba.
Photos: The Royal Shakespeare Company's THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND in Rehearsal Photo
Photos: The Royal Shakespeare Company's THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released rehearsal photos for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, a bold and uplifting new musical telling the true story of William Kamkwamba. Check out the photos here!
THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND Will Make West End Premiere @sohoplace Photo
THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND Will Make West End Premiere @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) production of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will make its West End premiere @sohoplace following its run at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
THE LIFE OF CHUCK Sets Digital, 4K, and Blu-ray Release Dates Photo
THE LIFE OF CHUCK Sets Digital, 4K, and Blu-ray Release Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2025

The Life of Chuck, the new film inspired by Stephen King's short story and directed by Mike Flanagan, will be available on digital platforms to rent or own starting July 29, 2025 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on September 30.
June Squibb-Led ELEANOR THE GREAT Sets September Release Date Photo
June Squibb-Led ELEANOR THE GREAT Sets September Release Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 17, 2025

Eleanor the Great has a release date. Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut, which stars June Squibb in a celebrated performance, will be released in theaters nationwide and in Canada on September 26, 2025 by Sony Pictures Classics.
Photos: Charlize Theron, Uma Thurman, & More Attend THE OLD GUARD 2 Premiere Photo
Photos: Charlize Theron, Uma Thurman, & More Attend THE OLD GUARD 2 Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025

On Tuesday, Netflix celebrated the upcoming release of its highly anticipated film, The Old Guard 2, the sequel to the 2020 superhero movie starring Charlize Theron. Take a look at photos from the LA premiere!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Chiwetel Ejiofor been nominated for?

Best Actor (Evening Standard Awards) for A Season in the Congo, Best Actor (Evening Standard Awards) for Othello, Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Othello , Best Supporting Actor (Olivier Awards) for Blue/Orange and Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer (Evening Standard Awards) for Blue/Orange.

What awards has Chiwetel Ejiofor won?

Chiwetel Ejiofor has won the following awards: Best Actor at the Evening Standard Awards for Othello, Best Actor at the Olivier Awards for Othello, and the Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer at the Evening Standard Awards for Blue/Orange.

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