Daniel Kaluuya

Daniel Kaluuya

36 · Born: Feb 24, 1989

Personal Details

BornFeb 24, 1989 London, England, UK
Parents
  • Damalie Namusoke
  • Stephen Kaluuya

Biography

Daniel Kaluuya is a renowned British actor and writer, whose impressive body of work has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim. Among his most notable roles, he is perhaps best known for his captivating performances in the critically acclaimed films Get Out (2017),Black Panther (2018),and Judas & The Black Messiah (2021),in which he portrayed the dynamic and influential figure of Fred Hampton.

In addition to these prominent roles, Kaluuya has also made a significant impact in other films, including his supporting appearance in the gripping drama Sicario (2015). His talent for versatility is further exemplified by his starring role in the thought-provoking Black Mirror episode "Fifteen Million Merits".

Kaluuya's impressive range has not gone unnoticed, as he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his outstanding work in Get Out. Furthermore, he has also made appearances in a variety of other films, including the humorous Johnny English Reborn (2011) and the action-packed Kick-Ass 2 (2013).

Daniel Kaluuya's illustrious career began with his film debut in Shoot the Messenger (2006),and has since continued to flourish with each new project he takes on.

Career

2027
2023
2022
Nope
Nope as OJ Haywood
2021
2020
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol as The Ghost of Christmas Present (voice)
2019
2018
Widows
Widows as Jatemme Manning
Watership Down
Watership Down as Bluebell (voice)
2017
Get Out
Get Out as Chris Washington
2015
Sicario
Sicario as Reggie Wayne
2014
Babylon
Babylon as Matt Coward
2013
Jonah
Jonah as Mbwana
Welcome to the Punch
Welcome to the Punch as Juka Ogadowa
Kick-Ass 2
Kick-Ass 2 as Black Death
Random
Random as Brother
The Fades
The Fades as Mac Armstrong
Psychoville
Psychoville as Tealeaf / Michael Fry
2010
Baby
Baby as Damon
2009
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Barclay
2008
Cass
Cass as Young Cass - age 14
Skins
Skins as Posh Kenneth
2023
The Kitchen
The Kitchen as Director, Writer