Carmen Ejogo
| Carmen Ejogo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Carmen Elizabeth Ejogo October 22, 1973 Kensington, London, England |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Tricky (1998; divorced) Jeffrey Wright (2000–2014) |
| Children | 2 (with Wright) |
Carmen Elizabeth Ejogo (/ɪˈdʒoʊɡoʊ/; born 22 October 1973) is a British actress and singer. She began her career as a teenager in London, hosting the Saturday Disney morning show from 1993 to 1995. Her film credits include Kenneth Branagh's Love's Labour's Lost, What's the Worst That Could Happen?, Away We Go, Sparkle, Alex Cross, The Purge: Anarchy and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Ejogo has appeared as civil rights activist Coretta Scott King in two films: Boycott (2001) and Selma (2014). While preparing for the role in Boycott, she met with King and was given King's blessing for her portrayal.
Born on 22 October 1973 and raised in London, Ejogo is the daughter of Elizabeth (née Douglas) and Charles Ejogo. Her father is Nigerian and her mother is Scottish. During her childhood, Ejogo remembers her mother as being "a bit of a hippie". Her younger brother, an entrepreneur, is also named Charles Ejogo. She attended the Oratory Primary Roman Catholic primary school in Chelsea until 1984. Then educated at Godolphin and Latymer School.
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