Daniel Kaluuya

Birthplace:  Camden Town, London, England

Age: February 24, 1989(35 years old)

Achievements:

• Daniel Kaluuya, a British actor, is renowned for his versatility and authenticity in a wide array of roles. Born on February 24, 1989, in London to Ugandan parents, Kaluuya spent his formative years in a council estate in Camden and embarked on his acting journey at a young age. He honed his skills by attending improvisational acting classes at the Anna Scher Theatre and later became involved in the youth program at the Hampstead Theatre.
  
  
• Kaluuya’s early career encompassed notable appearances in the BBC movie “Shoot the Messenger” (2006) and the popular TV series “Skins” (2007–10, 2013), where he portrayed the character Posh Kenneth. He also showcased his talent in various stage productions, including “Oxford Street” at the Royal Court Theatre and “Sucker Punch” at the Royal Court, earning him the Evening Standard Award for Outstanding Newcomer in 2010.
  
  
• However, it was Kaluuya’s breakthrough role in the critically acclaimed horror film “Get Out” (2017) that propelled him to new heights. His exceptional performance garnered him numerous accolades, including nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, SAG Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. Additionally, he clinched the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2017.
  
  
• In 2018, Kaluuya graced the screen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film “Black Panther” and the gripping crime thriller “Widows.” He further showcased his talent in the romantic crime film “Queen & Slim” (2019) and the biographical drama “Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021), where he delivered a remarkable portrayal, earning him both an Oscar and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.
  
  
• Kaluuya’s exceptional performances have garnered him a total of 27 nominations and 10 wins, including an Academy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and one Golden Globe Award. Furthermore, he has received recognition from esteemed critics’ associations such as the African American Film Critics Association, the Austin Film Critics Association, and the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards.

Awards:

• Academy Awards: Nominated for Best Actor
• BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Actor
• Golden Globe Awards: Nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
• Screen Actors Guild Awards: Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
• Other notable awards: Won the Evening Standard Award for Outstanding Newcomer

Extra information:

• Kaluuya’s breakthrough role was in Get Out (2017), which earned him multiple nominations, including for the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, SAG Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. He also received the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2017.
  
  
• In 2018, Kaluuya appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Panther and the crime thriller Widows. He later starred in the romantic crime film Queen & Slim (2019) and the biographical drama Judas and the Black Messiah (2021), for which he won an Oscar and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.
  
  
• Kaluuya’s outstanding performances have garnered him a total of 27 nominations and 10 wins, including an Academy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and one Golden Globe Award. He has also been recognized by various critics’ associations, such as the African American Film Critics Association, the Austin Film Critics Association, and the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards.