Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, writer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 24/02/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Daniel Kaluuya
Chris Rock's comedy-drama Misty Green, in which Daniel Kaluuya plays Jay, an ex-convict dealing with mental health issues, opened in US cinemas through A24. The film premiered as a gala at the Toronto International Film Festival on 12 September 2026, marking Kaluuya's return to acting after a break. Rock has said he had to persuade Kaluuya to take the part.
Kaluuya joined Amazon MGM Studios' crime thriller The Parlay, reuniting with Judas and the Black Messiah director Shaka King. It is his first major live-action role since Jordan Peele's Nope in 2022, and Teyana Taylor was also reported to be joining the cast.
Kaluuya was reported to be in talks to lead Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel, a science-fiction thriller for A24 directed by Michael Shanks. The film follows a man trapped in a mysterious hotel who must work with himself to escape.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Roles in Skins, Get Out, Black Panther, and Judas and the Black Messiah |
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| Notable Achievement | Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor (Judas and the Black Messiah); also won a BAFTA for the same role |
| Recent Activity | Returned to acting in 2026 after a break that began around 2022, with Misty Green, The Parlay and Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel among his announced projects |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Training | Local theatre programs |
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Personal Life
| Raised In | Camden, England |
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Career
| Debut/Breakthrough | Skins | ||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He began his career as a writer and cast member on Skins. | |
| 2. He won an Academy Award for his performance in Judas and the Black Messiah. | |
| 3. He took a break from acting around 2022 before returning in 2026. |
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