Daniel Kaluuya won his first academy award on Monday for Best Supporting Actor for portraying Fred Hampton in Judas and the Black Messiah, becoming the first Black British actor to win an academy award. Born and raised in London, he got his first big break in the hit teenage sitcom Skins (2007-12) playing Posh Kenneth. Now in recent years he has become one of Hollywood’s leading Actors. Here are some of his notable roles.
Get Out, 2019, Jordan Peele
This iconic directional debut of Jordan Peele, Get Out, is what launched Daniel Kaluuya career in Hollywood. He was praised for his role as Chris Washington.
Black Panther, 2018, Ryan Coogler
Daniel Kaluuya plays W'Kabi in Marvel's Black Panther, playing the trusted advisor to Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa. The box office success gained more recognition in Hollywood.
Queen and Slim, 2019, Melina Matsoukas
Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith star in the critically acclaimed movie directed by Melina Matsoukas with a screenplay by Lena Waithe. It follows a young couple on a first date who are harassed by a racist police officer and then must go on the run after they accidentally shoot him.
Judas and the Black Messiah, 2021, Shaka King
Judas and the Black Messiah tells the true story of Fred Hampton (Kaluuya), leader of the National Black Panthers Party in late 60's Chicago as he is betrayed by an FBI informant. Kaluuya also won a BAFTA award and a Golden Globe award.
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