Occupation Actress, singer Siblings Charles Ejogo, Jr. Role Actress | Name Carmen Ejogo Years active 1986–present | |
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Full Name Carmen Elizabeth Ejogo Spouse Jeffrey Wright (m. 2000–2014) Parents Charles Ejogo, Elizabeth Ejogo Movies and TV shows Similar People Jeffrey Wright, David Oyelowo, Tika Sumpter, Ava DuVernay, Kiele Sanchez | ||
Children Elijah Wright, TK Wright | ||
Carmen ejogo actress
Carmen Elizabeth Ejogo (; born 22 October 1973) is an English 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 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.
Contents
- Carmen ejogo actress
- Carmen Ejogo on why she doesnt have a fancy house as an actress
- Personal life
- Music
- Filmography
- References
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.
Carmen Ejogo on why she doesn’t have a fancy house as an actress
Personal life
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 Roman Catholic Primary School and Glendower Preparatory School. Then educated at Godolphin and Latymer School.
Ejogo was briefly married to Trip-hop artist Tricky. In 2000, she married American actor Jeffrey Wright, whom she met while making the HBO film Boycott. They have a son (Elijah) and a daughter (Juno). Ejogo and Wright have since divorced.
She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Music
Ejogo has been involved in the music industry, having collaborated with several artists since the 1990s. She presented The Carmen Ejogo Video Show, her own video show on BSB's Power Station channel.
She wrote and sang lead vocals on the song "Candles" by English drum 'n' bass DJ Alex Reece—she appeared in the music video and is listed in the production credits as "Carmen". Ejogo also sang vocals and duets with ex-husband Tricky on a song called "Slowly". She sang vocals for the film Love's Labour's Lost (2000).
Aside from "Candles", Ejogo appears on four songs of the Sparkle original soundtrack album from the movie of the same name, singing lead on "Yes I Do" (as a solo), and lead vocals with Jordin Sparks and Tika Sumpter singing backup on "Jump", "Hooked On Your Love" and "Something He Can Feel".
Filmography
Actress
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Goodrich (filming)
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Harvest Moon (post-production)
2023
Secret Invasion (TV Mini Series)
- Episode #1.6 (2023)
- Episode #1.5 (2023)
- Episode #1.4 (2023)
- Episode #1.3 (2023)
- Episode #1.2 (2023)
2023
I'm a Virgo (TV Series) as
LaFrancine
- A Metaphor for What (2023) - LaFrancine
- Brillo, If Possible (2023) - LaFrancine
- It Requires Trust on My Part (2023) - LaFrancine
- You a Big Muthaf***a (2023) - LaFrancine
- Paco Rabanne (2023) - LaFrancine
- The Universe and My Spirit (2023) - LaFrancine
2023
The Space Within (Podcast Series) as
Cynthia Lewin
2020
Your Honor (TV Series) as
Lee Delamere
- Part Twenty (2023) - Lee Delamere
- Part Nineteen (2023) - Lee Delamere
- Part Eighteen (2023) - Lee Delamere
- Part Seventeen (2023) - Lee Delamere
- Part Ten (2021) - Lee Delamere
- Part Nine (2021) - Lee Delamere
- Part Eight (2021) - Lee Delamere
- Part Seven (2021) - Lee Delamere
- Part Six (2021) - Lee Delamere
- Part Five (2021) - Lee Delamere
- Part Four (2020) - Lee Delamere
- Part Three (2020) - Lee Delamere
- Part Two (2020) - Lee Delamere
2022
Forty Winks as
Nina Sherman
2020
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (TV Mini Series) as
Addie
- A Credit to the Race (2020) - Addie
- The Walker Girl (2020) - Addie
- Bootstraps (2020) - Addie
- The Fight of the Century (2020) - Addie
2019
Rattlesnake as
Katrina Ridgeway
2019
True Detective (TV Series) as
Amelia Reardon
- Now Am Found (2019) - Amelia Reardon
- The Final Country (2019) - Amelia Reardon
- Hunters in the Dark (2019) - Amelia Reardon
- If You Have Ghosts (2019) - Amelia Reardon
- The Hour and the Day (2019) - Amelia Reardon
- The Big Never (2019) - Amelia Reardon
- Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (2019) - Amelia Reardon
- The Great War and Modern Memory (2019) - Amelia Reardon
2018
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald as
Seraphina Picquery
2017
The Girlfriend Experience (TV Series) as
Bria Jones
- Relapse (2017) - Bria Jones
- Citizens First (2017) - Bria Jones
- Living Like a Tornado (2017) - Bria Jones
- Moral Inventory (2017) - Bria Jones
- Negotiation (2017) - Bria Jones
- Eggshells (2017) - Bria Jones
- Bria: Admitting (2017) - Bria Jones
2017
Roman J. Israel, Esq. as
Maya Alston
2017
Alien: Covenant as
Karine
2017
It Comes at Night as
Sarah
2017
Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper (Short) as
Karine
2016
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Snapchat (Short) as
Seraphina Picquery
2016
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them as
Seraphina Picquery
2015
Lego Dimensions (Video Game) as
Seraphina Picquery (voice)
2015
Born to Be Blue as
Jane / Elaine
2014
Selma as
Coretta Scott King
2014
The Purge: Anarchy as
Eva Sanchez
2013
Zero Hour (TV Series) as
Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
- Spring (2013) - Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
- Ratchet (2013) - Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
- Hands (2013) - Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
- Escapement (2013) - Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
- Balance (2013) - Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
- Winding (2013) - Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
- Sync (2013) - Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
- Weight (2013) - Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
- Suspension (2013) - Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
- Chain (2013) - Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
- Pendulum (2013) - Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
- Face (2013) - Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
- Strike (2013) - Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
2012
Alex Cross as
Maria Cross
2012
Sparkle as
Sister
2012
Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks: Celebrate (Music Video) as
Carmen Ejogo
2011
Chaos (TV Series) as
Fay Carson
- Proof of Life (2011) - Fay Carson
- Mincemeat (2011) - Fay Carson
- Deep Cover Band (2011) - Fay Carson
- Glory Days (2011) - Fay Carson
- Defending Sophia (2011) - Fay Carson
- Core Fortitude (2011) - Fay Carson
- Remote Control (2011) - Fay Carson
- Eaten by Wolves (2011) - Fay Carson
- Two Percent (2011) - Fay Carson
- Molé (2011) - Fay Carson
- Love and Rockets (2011) - Fay Carson
- Song of the North (2011) - Fay Carson
- Pilot (2011) - Fay Carson
2009
Away We Go as
Grace
2008
Pride and Glory as
Tasha
2008
Law & Order (TV Series) as
April Lannen
- Burn Card (2008) - April Lannen
2007
M.O.N.Y. (TV Movie) as
Francine Tyson
2007
The Brave One as
Jackie
2006
Kidnapped (TV Series) as
Turner
- Resolution (2007) - Turner
- Acknowledgement (2007) - Turner
- Mutiny (2007) - Turner
- Impasse (2007) - Turner
- Do Unto Others (2007) - Turner
- Gone Fishing (2007) - Turner
- Front Page (2007) - Turner
- My Heart Belongs to Daddy (2007) - Turner
- Burn, Baby, Burn (2006) - Turner
- Number One with a Bullet (2006) - Turner
- Sorry, Wrong Number (2006) - Turner
- Special Delivery (2006) - Turner
- Pilot (2006) - Turner
2005
Lackawanna Blues (TV Movie) as
Alean
2004
Noel as
Dr. Batiste
2001
What's the Worst That Could Happen? as
Amber Belhaven
2001
Boycott (TV Movie) as
Coretta Scott King
2001
Perfume as
Chloe
2000
Love's Labour's Lost as
Maria
2000
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (TV Series) as
Sally Hemings
1999
Tube Tales as
Girl (segment "Steal Away")
1998
Colour Blind (TV Mini Series) as
Rose-Angela Patterson
- Episode #1.3 (1998) - Rose-Angela Patterson
- Episode #1.2 (1998) - Rose-Angela Patterson
1998
The Avengers as
Brenda
1998
I Want You as
Amber
1997
Metro as
Veronica 'Ronnie' Tate
1996
Cold Lazarus (TV Mini Series) as
Blinda
- Episode #1.4 (1996) - Blinda
- Episode #1.3 (1996) - Blinda
- Episode #1.2 (1996) - Blinda
- Episode #1.1 (1996) - Blinda
1986
Absolute Beginners as
Carmen
Producer
2019
Rattlesnake (executive producer)
Soundtrack
2016
Ride Along 2 (performer: "Something He Can Feel")
2012
Sparkle (performer: "Yes I Do", "Hooked On Your Love", "Jump", "Something He Can Feel")
2000
Love's Labour's Lost (performer: "I Won't Dance", "No Strings (I'm Fancy Free)", "Let's Face The Music And Dance", "They Can't Take That Away From Me")
1999
Forces of Nature (performer: "Slowly")
Thanks
2018
All About Nina (special thanks)
2009
The Making of 'Away We Go' (Video documentary short) (special thanks)
Self
2020
Dirty Diana (Podcast Series documentary) as
Petra
- Amanda & Erika (2020) - Petra (voice)
- Jada (2020) - Petra (voice)
- Evie (2020) - Petra (voice)
- Lux (2020) - Petra (voice)
- Liz (2020) - Petra (voice)
2019
That One Audition (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Carmen Ejogo - A Masterclass in Longevity, Range, & Perseverance (2019) - Self
2019
Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) as
Self
- Carmen Ejogo/Mt. Joy/Rhenzy Feliz (2019) - Self
2018
They've Gotta Have Us (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self - Actress
- Black is the New Hollywood (2018) - Self - Actress
- Black Film Is Not a Genre (2018) - Self - Actress
2017
Ok! TV (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #3.81 (2017) - Self
- Episode #3.73 (2017) - Self
- Episode #3.67 (2017) - Self
- Couple (2017) - Self
- Episode #2.200 (2017) - Self
2017
The IMDb Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Ep. 102: Alan Tudyk (2017) - Self - Guest
2017
Tavis Smiley (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 15 November 2017 (2017) - Self
2017
Human Nature: Creating It Comes at Night (Video documentary short) as
Self
2012
Made in Hollywood (TV Series) as
Self
- It Comes at Night/Megan Leavey/My Cousin Rachel/Beatriz at Dinner (2017) - Self
- Episode #10.13 (2014) - Self
- Episode #7.33 (2012) - Self
2017
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The President and the Auror (Video short) as
Self
2016
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Empire Magazine Featurette (Short) as
Self
2015
Black Girls Rock! (TV Special) as
Self
2015
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) as
Self
- Kobe Bryant/Kenny G & Warren G (2015) - Self (uncredited)
2015
La noche de los Oscar (TV Special) as
Self
2015
30th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee & Presenter
2015
The 46th Annual NAACP Image Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Presenter
2015
20th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2015
The Talk (TV Series) as
Self
- Cast of "Selma"/Louis Aguirre/Chef Fabio Viviani (2015) - Self
2015
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo & Carmen Ejogo (2015) - Self
2014
The Power of Our Presence (Short) as
Self
2012
Huff Post's BV 365 (TV Series) as
Self
- Alex Cross & Tyra Banks Flawsome Ball (2012) - Self
2011
Portraits in Dramatic Time as
Self
2009
The Making of 'Away We Go' (Video documentary short) as
Self
2009
Xposé (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #3.193 (2009) - Self
2007
Kidnapped: Ransom Notes (Video short) as
Self
2006
37th NAACP Image Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2002
Scene Stealers (Video documentary short) as
Self
2002
33rd NAACP Image Awards (TV Special) as
Self
1993
Saturday Disney (TV Series) as
Self - Presenter
Archive Footage
2018
Whitney (Documentary) as
Self (uncredited)
2017
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Magic Continues (Video short) as
Seraphina Picquery
References
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