British actress and singer
Born: October 22, 1973
Carmen Ejogo is a British actress and singer, born on October 22, 1973, in London, England. She began her career as a television host in the early 1990s on the children’s show Saturday Disney before transitioning into acting. Her breakout role came in 1997 when she portrayed Sally Hemings in the historical miniseries Sally Hemings: An American Scandal.
Ejogo has gained acclaim for her diverse range of performances in both film and television. She is known for playing Coretta Scott King in two films: Boycott (2001) and Selma (2014), where she earned praise for her powerful portrayal. Other notable roles include appearances in The Purge: Anarchy (2014), Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016), and its sequel Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018). She also starred in HBO’s True Detective (2019), showcasing her versatility.
In addition to acting, Ejogo has a passion for music and has contributed vocals to film soundtracks. She was previously married to actor Jeffrey Wright, with whom she has two children. Carmen Ejogo continues to build an impressive career with roles that highlight her talent and depth as an actress.
Carmen Ejogo’s 5 most popular quotes
- Do not let your light be dimmed by anybody who doesn’t appreciate the dream that you’re trying to pursue.
- Success for me will be where the body of work I’ve done afforded me the opportunity to be as good as I can be, and to explore myself and to see what I’m capable of. People like that share a willingness to be scared and to take chances.
- Intelligence starts to get pretty dull if it’s not coupled with kindness.
- I was this very precocious kid with a big personality. When my mother saw that modelling was something I enjoyed, she didnt dissuade me.
- The great fear I’ve had to overcome is the fear of failure. It can be safer to stay in a comfort zone that’s not stretching yourself.
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