# Daniel Kaluuya

Daniel Kaluuya is a British actor. His work encompasses both screen and stage, and his accolades include an Academy Award, two BAFTAs, an Actor Award, and a Golden Globe, in addition to nominations for a Laurence Olivier Award and an Emmy Award. In 2021, he was named among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** February 24, 1989
- **Nationality:** British
- **Occupation:** comedian
- **Category:** Movies & TV

## Overview

Daniel Kaluuya is a British actor. His work encompasses both screen and stage, and his accolades include an Academy Award, two BAFTAs, an Actor Award, and a Golden Globe, in addition to nominations for a Laurence Olivier Award and an Emmy Award. In 2021, he was named among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

## Wikipedia Context

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## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Kaluuya

## Timeline

### 1989 — Kaluuya was born on 24 February 1989 in London to Ugandan parents
Kaluuya was born on 24 February 1989 in London to Ugandan parents

### 1989 — Birth
Birth of Daniel Kaluuya.

### 2003 — In 2011, he appeared in the sequel to the 2003 film Johnny English, titled...
In 2011, he appeared in the sequel to the 2003 film Johnny English, titled Johnny English Reborn, as Agent Tucker

### 2006 — 2006–2009: Career beginnings and Skins Kaluuya appeared in his first credited...
2006–2009: Career beginnings and Skins Kaluuya appeared in his first credited acting role in 2006 as Reece in the BBC's controversial drama Shoot the Messenger

### 2009 — At the end of 2009, the Screen International Magazine picked Kaluuya out in...
At the end of 2009, the Screen International Magazine picked Kaluuya out in their annual report as a UK Star of Tomorrow

### 2010 — 2010–2018: Stage, Get Out, and Black Panther In 2010, Kaluuya played the lead...
2010–2018: Stage, Get Out, and Black Panther In 2010, Kaluuya played the lead role in Roy Williams' Sucker Punch at the Royal Court Theatre in London; Kaluuya won rave reviews for his performance and he won both the Evening Standard Award and Critics' Circle Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer

### 2011 — Kaluuya in 2018 Between 2011 and 2013, Kaluuya appeared in several short films,...
Kaluuya in 2018 Between 2011 and 2013, Kaluuya appeared in several short films, most notably in Daniel Mulloy's Baby, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and went on to win the Best Short Film Award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, as well as the Best Short Film Award at the 

### 2013 — In 2013, he appeared in the superhero comedy film Kick Ass 2
In 2013, he appeared in the superhero comedy film Kick Ass 2

### 2015 — In 2015, he portrayed an FBI Agent in Denis Villeneuve's thriller film Sicario
In 2015, he portrayed an FBI Agent in Denis Villeneuve's thriller film Sicario

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references.

### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Daniel Kaluuya was complemented using Wikipedia reference material."
> — Daniel Kaluuya, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This block stores profile notes and source context, not attributed quotations."
> — Daniel Kaluuya, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Source note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Kaluuya"
> — Daniel Kaluuya, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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