Chiwetel Umeadi Ejiofor is a British actor, director, and writer who has worked in film for over 20 years. His big break came with a supporting role in Steven Spielberg's 1997 film Amistad. Ejiofor has earned critical acclaim, including a British Academy Film Award and a Laurence Olivier Award. He's also been nominated for an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmys, and five Golden Globes. He is renowned for his portrayal of Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave (2013). Ejiofor wrote, directed, and starred in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Born in London to Nigerian parents, he has built a distinguished career across stage and screen.