Carmen Ejogo Bio | Wiki
Carmen Ejogo ( Full Name: Carmen Elizabeth Ejogo) is a preeminent British actress and singer. She starred in the NBC crime drama series Kidnapped (2006–2007). Furthermore, Carmen is best known for her roles in such films as Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018), Alien: Covenant (2017), It Comes at Night (2017), Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016), Selma (2014), The Purge: Anarchy (2014), Alex Cross (2012), Sparkle (2012), Away We Go (2009), Boycott (2001), What’s the Worst That Could Happen? (2001), Love’s Labour’s Lost (2000), and Metro (1997).
Additionally, she also starred in the Showtime series Your Honor (2021) opposite Bryan Cranston, the Netflix limited series Self Made (2020), the HBO anthology crime series True Detective (2019), the Starz anthology drama series The Girlfriend Experience (2017), the ABC thriller series Zero Hour (2013), and the NBC crime drama series Kidnapped (2006–2007). In addition, Carmen is set to appear in the Boots Riley show I’m a Virgo for Amazon.
Carmen Ejogo Age
She was born on October 22, 1973, in Kensington, London, England. Carmen is 49 years old.
Carmen Ejogo Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Carmen stands at a height of 5 ft 6 in (Approx 1.68m).
Carmen Ejogo Family | Parents | Mother
She was born to Charles Ejogo and Elizabeth (née Douglas) in Kensington, London, England. Charles was Nigerian. On the other hand, Elizabeth was Scottish. Besides, Carmen has a younger brother called Charles Ejogo. He is a 46/47-year-old British entrepreneur by profession.
Carmen Ejogo Husband | Chris Rock
She was briefly married to trip-hop artist Tricky back in the year 1998. Carmen then married American actor Jeffrey Wright in 2000. She met him while making the HBO film Boycott. The two have a daughter called Juno born on April 14, 2014, and a son named Elijah who was born on June 8, 1999. However, the couple, divorced after fourteen years in 2014. Furthermore, Carmen was seen enjoying dinner in New York City’s West Village with the comedian Chris Rock in September 2020.
Carmen Ejogo Education
She went to the Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School as well as Glendower Preparatory School. Later, Carmen matriculated at Godolphin and Latymer School.
Carmen Ejogo Movies
She started her career as host of the Saturday Disney morning show from 1993 to 1995. Carmen’s film credits include Alien: Covenant (2017), It Comes at Night (2017), The Purge: Anarchy (2014), Alex Cross (2012), Sparkle (2012), Away We Go (2009), What’s the Worst That Could Happen? (2001), and Love’s Labour’s Lost (2000).
Furthermore, Carmen is also known for her role in the Fantastic Beasts film series playing Seraphina Picquery. In the HBO series True Detective (2019), she plays the role of Amelia Reardon. Additionally, Carmen has appeared as civil rights activist Coretta Scott King in two films including Selma (2014) and Boycott (2001).
Carmen Ejogo Fantastic Beasts
She is also known for her role in the Fantastic Beasts film series as President Seraphina Picquery. Carmen portrays that role in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018). On November 10, 2016, the 2016 fantasy film premiered in New York City and opened in theatres worldwide on November 18, 2016.
Furthermore, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them stars Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, Ron Perlman, Jon Voight, Samantha Morton, Ezra Miller, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler, Katherine Waterston, and Eddie Redmayne. Additionally, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald debuted on November 8, 2018, in Paris. Zoë Kravitz also stars in the film.
Carmen Ejogo Avengers
She portrayed the role of Brenda in the 1998 American satirical spy action comedy film titled The Avengers. Furthermore, the film stars an ensemble cast including Jim Broadbent, Sean Connery, Uma Thurman, and Ralph Fiennes.
Carmen Ejogo In Sparkle | Sparkle
She also played the role of Tammy “Sister” Anderson in the 2012 American musical film titled Sparkle. Furthermore, the musical film stars an ensemble cast including CeeLo Green, Omari Hardwick, Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps, Derek Luke, Whitney Houston, and Jordin Sparks. On August 17, 2012, Sparkle was released by TriStar Pictures.
Carmen Ejogo True Detective | True Detective Season 3
She portrays the main role of Amelia Reardon in the American anthology crime drama television series True Detective in 2019. On January 12, 2014, the series premiered. Season 3 debuted on January 13, 2019. Furthermore, True Detective Season 3 stars an ensemble cast including Ray Fisher, Scoot McNairy, Stephen Dorff, and Mahershala Ali. Moreover, Taylor Kitsch stars in Season 2 alongside Vince Vaughn, Kelly Reilly, Rachel McAdams, and Colin Farrell.
Carmen Ejogo Metro
She played the role of Ronnie Tate in the 1997 American action comedy film titled Metro. On January 17, 1997, the film was released in the United States. Furthermore, Metro stars an ensemble cast including Michael Wincott, Michael Rapaport, and Eddie Murphy. In addition, the film was a success as it grossed $32 million.
Carmen Ejogo Alien | Alien Covenant
She portrayed the role of Karine Oram in Alien: Covenant — Prologue: Last Supper. It was released on February 22, 2017. Carmen reprised her role as Karine Oram in the 2017 science fiction action horror film titled Alien: Covenant. On May 4, 2017, the film debuted in London. Furthermore, Alien: Covenant stars an ensemble cast including Demián Bichir, Danny McBride, Billy Crudup, Katherine Waterston, and Michael Fassbender.
Carmen Ejogo Net Worth
Having been working as an actress and singer for a total of more than three and a half decades now, she has managed to garner good affluence in her career thus far. Online resources estimate Carmen’s net worth to be $31,113,331.
Who Is Carmen Ejogo
She is a 49-year-old preeminent British actress and singer who starred in the NBC crime drama series Kidnapped (2006–2007). Furthermore, Carmen is best known for her roles in such films as Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018), Alien: Covenant (2017), It Comes at Night (2017), Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016), Selma (2014), and Metro (1997).
How Old Is Carmen Ejogo
She is a 49-year-old born on October 22, 1973, in Kensington, London, England. Thus, Carmen relishes and commemorates her birthday on October 22 each and every year.