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Daniel Kaluuya

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Introduction

Daniel Kaluuya is a British actor born on August 27, 1989, in London, England. He has gained recognition for his performances in films such as Get Out (2017), Black Panther (2018), Widows (2016), and Us (2019). Kaluuya's acting career began at a young age, with appearances in television shows like The Wire and Doctor Who.

Key Facts

Early Life

  • Born on August 27, 1989, in London, England.
  • Raised by his parents, Kehinde and Kelechi Kaluuya, who are Nigerian-British.
  • Attended the University of East London before dropping out to focus on acting.

Education

  • Studied drama at Goldsmiths College, University of London.

Historical Context

Significant Contributions

Breakthrough Role in Black Panther (2018)

  • Played the role of W'Kabi, an Inhuman ally and a complex character with a moral ambiguity.
  • Critically acclaimed by critics for his nuanced performance, which earned him several award nominations.

Notable Attractions

  • Get Out (2017): Kaluuya played the lead role of Chris Washington, a young African American man who discovers a sinister plot involving his white girlfriend's family and their wealthy black friends.
  • Black Panther (2018) and Widows (2016)
  • Us (2019)

Awards and Nominations

Academy Award for Best Actor

  • Kaluuya won the Oscar for his portrayal of Walter Davis in "Get Out" at the 93rd Academy Awards.
  • Golden Globe Nomination
    • Kaluuya was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for his role as Chris Washington in "Get Out".

Collaborations and Projects

Kaluuya has collaborated with several notable directors, including Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, and J.J. Abrams.

Personal Life

Relationships

  • Kaluuya was in a relationship with actress Zoë Kravitz from 2017 to 2018.
  • Family
    • Kaluuya has a sister named Kelechi Kaluuya.

Daniel Kaluuya's official website [IMDB profile

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