Awards

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Academy Awards

2014 • Nominated

Actor in a Leading Role

12 Years a Slave

Primetime Emmys

2014 • Nominated

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie

Golden Globes

2014 • Nominated

Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

12 Years a Slave
2014 • Nominated

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

2007 • Nominated

Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

Kinky Boots
2007 • Nominated

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

SAG Awards

2014 • Nominated

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

12 Years a Slave
2014 • Nominated

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

12 Years a Slave
2008 • Nominated

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

American Gangster

BAFTA Awards

2014 • Won

Leading Actor

12 Years a Slave
2006 • Nominated

Rising Star Award