Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor, OBE (/ˈtʃuːwɨtɛl ˈɛdʒi.oʊfɔr/ chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for; born 10 July 1977) is a British actor. He has received numerous acting awards and nominations, including the 2006 BAFTA Awards Rising Star, three Golden Globe Awards' nominations, and the 2008 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in Othello.