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He was the voice of Scar in [[TheLionKing(2019)]].

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[[caption-width-right:350:[[Main/TheUnpronounceable Good luck pronouncing his name.]][[note]]And don't even think about calling him "Chewey".[[/note]]]]

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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor [[note]]([[ItIsPronouncedTroPAY pronounced as]] chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for)[[/note]] [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever CBE]] (born 10 July 1977), is a British actor who first started his acting career in theater.

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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor [[note]]([[ItIsPronouncedTroPAY pronounced as]] [[note]](pronounced as chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for)[[/note]] [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever CBE]] (born 10 July 1977), is a British actor who first started his acting career in theater.
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** ''Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'' (2022)

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** ''Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'' ''Film/DoctorStrangeInTheMultiverseOfMadness'' (2022)
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* BadassBaritone
* BadassBookworm: Often plays characters who are highly intelligent and scholarly, and able to kick ass or commit acts of courage.
* ClassicallyTrainedExtra : Has a ton of theatre work under his hat and is a rather renowned actor on the stage. Tends to spend a lot of time in mainstream movies in the background, though he's garnering increased visibility thanks to ''Film/TwelveYearsASlave'' and ''[[Film/DoctorStrange2016 Doctor Strange]]''.
* MaleFrontalNudity: One of his earliest roles (''Greenwich Mean Time'') involved a bit of this.
* TheSmartGuy[=/=]TheStoic: Frequently cast in these roles.
* TheUnpronouncable: His name is hard to pronounce and hard to spell. He's used to it but don't call him "Chewey".

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* BadassBaritone
* BadassBookworm: Often plays characters who are highly intelligent and scholarly, and able to kick ass or commit acts of courage.
* ClassicallyTrainedExtra : Has a ton of theatre work under his hat and is a rather renowned actor on the stage. Tends to spend a lot of time in mainstream movies in the background, though he's garnering increased visibility thanks to ''Film/TwelveYearsASlave'' and ''[[Film/DoctorStrange2016 Doctor Strange]]''.
* MaleFrontalNudity: One of his earliest roles (''Greenwich Mean Time'') involved a bit of this.
* TheSmartGuy[=/=]TheStoic: Frequently cast in these roles.
* TheUnpronouncable: His name is hard to pronounce and hard to spell. He's used to it but don't call him "Chewey".



** He was approached for the role of the [[Characters/DoctorWhoEleventhDoctor Eleventh Doctor]] in ''Series/DoctorWho'' before the casting of Creator/MattSmith. However, Ejiofor turned down the offer due to scheduling conflicts and contractual disagreements with the [[Creator/TheBBC BBC]].
** He was considered for the titular role in a Comicbook/BlackPanther film directed by Creator/JohnSingleton before the project was scrapped. He would later go on to portray Karl Mordo in ''[[Film/DoctorStrange2016 Doctor Strange]]'' set within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse.

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** He was approached for the role of the [[Characters/DoctorWhoEleventhDoctor Eleventh Doctor]] in ''Series/DoctorWho'' before the casting of Creator/MattSmith. However, Ejiofor turned down the offer due to scheduling conflicts and contractual disagreements with the [[Creator/TheBBC BBC]].
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** He was considered for the titular role in a Comicbook/BlackPanther ''Comicbook/BlackPanther'' film directed by Creator/JohnSingleton before the project was scrapped. He would later go on to portray Karl Mordo in ''[[Film/DoctorStrange2016 Doctor Strange]]'' set within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse.
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** He was approached for the role of the [[Characters/DoctorWhoEleventhDoctor Eleventh Doctor]] in ''Series/DoctorWho'' before the casting of Creator/MattSmith. However, Ejiofor turned down the offer due to scheduling conflicts and contractual disagreements with the [[Creator/TheBBC BBC]] He would have been the first non-white male actor to portray the Doctor had he been cast.

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** He was approached for the role of the [[Characters/DoctorWhoEleventhDoctor Eleventh Doctor]] in ''Series/DoctorWho'' before the casting of Creator/MattSmith. However, Ejiofor turned down the offer due to scheduling conflicts and contractual disagreements with the [[Creator/TheBBC BBC]] He would have been the first non-white male actor to portray the Doctor had he been cast.BBC]].
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[[caption-width-right:350:[[Main/TheUnpronounceable Good luck pronouncing his name.]][[note]]And don't even think about calling him "Chewey".]]]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:[[Main/TheUnpronounceable Good luck pronouncing his name.]]]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:[[Main/TheUnpronounceable Good luck pronouncing his name.]][[note]]And don't even think about calling him "Chewey".]]]]
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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor [[note]]([[ItIsPronouncedTroPAY pronounced as]] chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for)[[/note]] [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever CBE]] (born July 10, 1977), is a British actor who first started his acting career in theater.

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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor [[note]]([[ItIsPronouncedTroPAY pronounced as]] chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for)[[/note]] [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever CBE]] (born 10 July 10, 1977), is a British actor who first started his acting career in theater.
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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor [[note]]([[ItIsPronouncedTroPAY pronounced as]] chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for)[[/note]] [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever CBE]] (born 10 July 1977), is a British actor who first started his acting career in theater.

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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor [[note]]([[ItIsPronouncedTroPAY pronounced as]] chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for)[[/note]] [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever CBE]] (born 10 July 10, 1977), is a British actor who first started his acting career in theater.
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** BadassBookworm: Often plays characters who are highly intelligent and scholarly, and able to kick ass or commit acts of courage.

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** * BadassBookworm: Often plays characters who are highly intelligent and scholarly, and able to kick ass or commit acts of courage.
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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor [[note]]([[ItIsPronouncedTroPAY pronounced as]] chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for)[[/note]] [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever CBE]] (born July 10, 1977 in Forest Gate, London), is a British actor who first started his acting career in theater.

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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor [[note]]([[ItIsPronouncedTroPAY pronounced as]] chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for)[[/note]] [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever CBE]] (born 10 July 10, 1977 in Forest Gate, London), 1977), is a British actor who first started his acting career in theater.
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* ''Film/TheOldGuard'' (2020) as James Copley
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* ''Film/{{Redbelt}}'' (2008) as Mike Terry.
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** BadassBookworm: Often plays characters who are highly intelligent and scholarly, and able to kick ass or commit acts of courage.
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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor [[note]]([[ItIsPronouncedTroPAY pronounced as]] chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for)[[/note]] [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever CBE]] (born July 10, 1977), is a British actor who first started his acting career in theater.

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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor [[note]]([[ItIsPronouncedTroPAY pronounced as]] chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for)[[/note]] [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever CBE]] (born July 10, 1977), 1977 in Forest Gate, London), is a British actor who first started his acting career in theater.
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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor [[note]]([[ItIsPronouncedTroPAY pronounced as]] chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for)[[/note]] [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever CBE]] (born 10 July 1977), is a British actor who first started his acting career in theater.

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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor [[note]]([[ItIsPronouncedTroPAY pronounced as]] chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for)[[/note]] [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever CBE]] (born 10 July 10, 1977), is a British actor who first started his acting career in theater.
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** ''Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'' (2021)

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** ''Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'' (2021)(2022)
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* Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse
** ''[[Film/DoctorStrange2016 Doctor Strange]]'' (2016) as Baron Mordo

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** He was considered for the titular role in a Comicbook/BlackPanther film directed by Creator/JohnSingleton before the project was ultimately scrapped. He would later go on to portray Karl Mordo in ''[[Film/DoctorStrange2016 Doctor Strange]]'' set within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse.

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** He was considered for the titular role in a Comicbook/BlackPanther film directed by Creator/JohnSingleton before the project was ultimately scrapped. He would later go on to portray Karl Mordo in ''[[Film/DoctorStrange2016 Doctor Strange]]'' set within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse.
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* ClassicallyTrainedExtra : Has a ton of theatre work under his hat and is a rather renowned actor on the stage. Tends to spend a lot of time in mainstream movies in the background, though he's garnering increased visibility thanks to ''Film/TwelveYearsASlave'' and ''Film/DoctorStrange2016''.

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* ClassicallyTrainedExtra : Has a ton of theatre work under his hat and is a rather renowned actor on the stage. Tends to spend a lot of time in mainstream movies in the background, though he's garnering increased visibility thanks to ''Film/TwelveYearsASlave'' and ''Film/DoctorStrange2016''.''[[Film/DoctorStrange2016 Doctor Strange]]''.



** He was reportedly approached for the role of the [[Characters/DoctorWhoEleventhDoctor Eleventh Doctor]] in ''Series/DoctorWho'' before the casting of Creator/MattSmith. He would have been the first non-white male actor to portray the Doctor had he been cast.
** He was considered for the titular role in a Comicbook/BlackPanther film directed by Creator/JohnSingleton before the project was ultimately scrapped. He would later go on to portray Karl Mordo in ''Film/DoctorStrange2016'' set within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse.

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** He was reportedly approached for the role of the [[Characters/DoctorWhoEleventhDoctor Eleventh Doctor]] in ''Series/DoctorWho'' before the casting of Creator/MattSmith. However, Ejiofor turned down the offer due to scheduling conflicts and contractual disagreements with the [[Creator/TheBBC BBC]] He would have been the first non-white male actor to portray the Doctor had he been cast.
** He was considered for the titular role in a Comicbook/BlackPanther film directed by Creator/JohnSingleton before the project was ultimately scrapped. He would later go on to portray Karl Mordo in ''Film/DoctorStrange2016'' ''[[Film/DoctorStrange2016 Doctor Strange]]'' set within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse.
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* ''Film/MaleficentMistressOfEvil'' (2019) as TBA

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* ''Film/MaleficentMistressOfEvil'' (2019) as TBA
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* ''Film/DirtyPrettyThings'' (2002) as Okwe

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He's good friends with Creator/IdrisElba[[note]]going on twenty years now[[/note]] and Creator/BenedictCumberbatch.

He hates being called "[[EmbarrassingNickname Chewey]]". And it has nothing to do with being a [[Franchise/StarWars Wookiee]].



** ''Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'' (2021)



* ''[[WesternAnimation/TheLionKing2019 The Lion King]]'' (2019) as Scar
* ''Maleficent Mistress of Evil'' (2019) as TBA

He's good friends with Creator/IdrisElba[[note]]going on twenty years now[[/note]] and Creator/BenedictCumberbatch.

He hates being called "[[EmbarrassingNickname Chewey]]". And it has nothing to do with being a [[Franchise/StarWars Wookiee]].

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* ''[[WesternAnimation/TheLionKing2019 The Lion King]]'' (2019) as Scar
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* ''Maleficent Mistress of Evil'' ''Film/MaleficentMistressOfEvil'' (2019) as TBA

He's good friends with Creator/IdrisElba[[note]]going on twenty years now[[/note]] and Creator/BenedictCumberbatch.

He hates being called "[[EmbarrassingNickname Chewey]]". And it has nothing to do with being a [[Franchise/StarWars Wookiee]].
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* ''[[Film/TheLionKing2019 The Lion King]]'' (2019) as Scar

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* ''[[Film/TheLionKing2019 ''[[WesternAnimation/TheLionKing2019 The Lion King]]'' (2019) as Scar
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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor [[note]]([[ItIsPronouncedTroPAY pronounced as]] chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for)[[/note]] (born 10 July 1977), is a British actor who first started his acting career in theater.

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Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor [[note]]([[ItIsPronouncedTroPAY pronounced as]] chew-i-tel ej-i-oh-for)[[/note]] [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever CBE]] (born 10 July 1977), is a British actor who first started his acting career in theater.
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* ''Film/MaleficentMistressOfEvil'' (2019) as TBA

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* ''Film/MaleficentMistressOfEvil'' ''Maleficent Mistress of Evil'' (2019) as TBA

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