Daniel Kaluuya Bio | Wiki
Daniel Kaluuya is a prominent British actor appearing on both screen and stage. As an actor, he has received several accolades including an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award. Time Magazine named him among the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021.
His acting career began as a teenager in improvisational theatre played Posh Kenneth in the first two seasons of Skins. Kaluuya drew critical acclaim for his leading performance in Sucker Punch at the Royal Court Theatre in London. For his role, he won the Evening Standard Award and Critics’ Circle Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer. Also in 2018, he received the BAFTA Rising Star Award. He also gained fame for his performances as Michael “Tealeaf” Fry in the BBC dark comedy series Psychoville.
Daniel Kaluuya Age
He was born in London, England, in the United Kingdom on February 24, 1989. Kaluuya is 34 years old.
Daniel Kaluuya Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Kaluuya stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (Approx 1.76 m).
Daniel Kaluuya Parents | Family
He was born to his Ugandan parents in London, England, in the United Kingdom. Kaluuya is the son of Damalie Namusoke and Stephen Kaluuya. He was raised by his mother along with his older sister on a council estate in Camden Town. His father Stephen lived in Balaka, Malawi and they had no contact until he was 15. He wrote his first play at the age of nine, after which he began performing improvisational theatre. Also, he began acting as a child at his local Anna Scher Theatre School and WAC Arts.
Daniel Kaluuya Wife | Girlfriend | Dating
Kaluuya maintains a low profile when it comes to information regarding his relationship status. However, he has been quietly dating his girlfriend Amandla Crichlow for years. Amandla is an actress and production coordinator. She appeared as Alisha Daniels in The Bill from 2007-2008, and Gloria in Prime Suspect 7: The Final Act in 2006. Kaluuya has never mentioned his girlfriend.
Daniel Kaluuya Education
He studied at Torriano Primary School, and later St Aloysius’ College, Highgate. Kaluuya subsequently took A-level History, Drama and Biology at Camden School for Girls mixed semi-comprehensive sixth-form college.
Daniel Kaluuya Movies
- Shoot the Messenger as Reece in 2006
- Chatroom as Mo in 2010
- Welcome to the Punch as Juka Ogadowa in 2013
- Sicario as Reggie Wayne in 2015
- Black Panther as W’Kabi in 2018
- Queen & Slim as Ernest “Slim” Hines in 2019
- A Christmas Carol as Ghost of Christmas Present (voice) in 2020
- Judas and the Black Messiah as Fred Hampton in 2021
- Nope as Otis Jr. “OJ” Haywood in 2022
Daniel Kaluuya Black Panther | Black Panther 2 | Wakanda Forever
Kaluuya was cast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Panther in December 2016, as W’Kabi. He potrays a confidant to T’Challa and his best friend who is the head of security for the Border Tribe, serving as the first line of defense for Wakanda. Further, due to scheduling conflicts with Nope, it was announced that Kaluuya will not be reprising his role as W’Kabi in the Black Panther sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Daniel Kaluuya Black Mirror
He appeared in the episode “Fifteen Million Merits” as Bingham “Bing” Madsen in the anthology series Black Mirror. He played one of the lead characters opposite Jessica Brown Findlay. The episode originally premiered on Channel 4 in 2011, but gained popularity after it was subsequently released on Netflix in the United States. For his role, he attracted the attention of Jordan Peele, who later cast him in Get Out, which proved to be his breakthrough role.
Daniel Kaluuya Skins
He joined the original cast of Skins as Posh Kenneth from 2007 to 2009. Also, he was a contributing writer on the first two seasons of the series, as well as the head writer of the episodes titled “Jal” and “Thomas”.
Daniel Kaluuya Nope
He had a starring role in Peele’s horror film Nope in 2022 along with Keke Palmer as horse-wrangling siblings attempting to capture evidence of an unidentified flying object in Agua Dulce, California.
Daniel Kaluuya Get Out
He had his breakthrough in Jordan Peele’s horror film Get Out in 2017 as Chris Washington. Chris is a young black photographer who is invited by Rose to her family’s house. The movie follows a young black man (Kaluuya), who uncovers shocking secrets when he meets the family of his white girlfriend (Williams).
Daniel Kaluuya Barney
Kaluuya was to produce a feature film based on the children’s television show Barney & Friends in October 2019. According to him, the Barney film would “surprise audiences and subvert expectations.” However, the film was still in development as of 2022.
Daniel Kaluuya Ethnicity
He was born to his Ugandan parents in London, England, in the United Kingdom. Kaluuya holds British nationality with Ugandan descent.
Daniel Kaluuya Doctor Who
Kaluuya appeared in an episode of “Planet of the Dead” as Barclay in the British science fiction tv series Doctor Who. The series follows the adventures of a Time Lord called the Doctor, an extraterrestrial being who appears to be human. Moreover, the series has 13 series from 2005 with 871 episodes.
Daniel Kaluuya Eyes
He does not have an issue with his eyes. However, it seems he fought through the pain of the UV light striking his eyes to the point of literal blood, just to make sure the right shots were made.
Daniel Kaluuya New Movie
He has starred in the 2023 American computer-animated superhero film, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. He plays Hobie Brown and Spider-Punk who is a Black British, punk rock version of Spider-Man from an alternate universe that is ruled by a totalitarian regime and who uses his guitar as his main weapon. Furthermore, he will appear in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse in 2024.
Daniel Kaluuya Awards | Oscars
As an actor, he has received several accolades including an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award. Time Magazine named him among the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021.
Daniel Kaluuya Widows
Kaluuya is potrayed as Jatemme Manning, Jamal’s brother, and mob enforcer in the 2018 neo-noir heist thriller film, Widows. The film follows four Chicago women who attempt to steal $5,000,000 from the home of a prominent local politician in order to pay back a crime boss from whom $2,000,000 was stolen by the women’s husbands before they were killed in a botched getaway attempt.
Daniel Kaluuya Interview
He has appeared in several movie interviews like Nope, Black Panther, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse among others. The interviews are available on YouTube.
Daniel Kaluuya Actor
His acting career began as a teenager in improvisational theatre played Posh Kenneth in the first two seasons of Skins. Kaluuya drew critical acclaim for his leading performance in Sucker Punch at the Royal Court Theatre in London. For his role, he won the Evening Standard Award and Critics’ Circle Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer. Also in 2018, he received the BAFTA Rising Star Award. He also gained fame for his performances as Michael “Tealeaf” Fry in the BBC dark comedy series Psychoville.
Kaluuya was cast in Peele’s sci-fi horror Nope, alongside Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun in 2021. He did not reprise his role as W’Kabi in the Black Panther sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever due to scheduling conflicts with Nope. Also, he hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live, with musical guest St. Vincent. Moreover, it was revealed that Kaluuya was writing a dystopian drama for Netflix, titled The Kitchen, with Kibwe Tavares, set to direct in March 2022. He was confirmed to portray Hobart “Hobie” Brown and Spider-Punk in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in November 2022.
Kaluuya has appeared in The Fades, Doctor Who, Black Mirror, Johnny English Reborn, Kick-Ass 2, and Sicario. His breakthrough was in Jordan Peele’s horror film Get Out earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor. Kaluuya won the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Critics’ Choice Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role of Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton in Judas and the Black Messiah. In addition, he became the seventh-youngest winner of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Daniel Kaluuya Net Worth
His career as an actor is the main source of attaining decent fortune. Kaluuya’s net worth is $15 Million.
How Old Is Daniel Kaluuya
Kaluuya is 34 years old born in London, England, in the United Kingdom on February 24, 1989.
Who Is Daniel Kaluuya
Kaluuya is a 34-year-old British actor appearing on both screen and stage. Time Magazine named him among the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021.
How Much Is Daniel Kaluuya Worth
He has earned an estimated net worth of $15 Million from working as an actor.
Kaluuya’s Social Media Account
Instagram – danielkaluuya