Carmen Ejogo

Who Is Carmen Ejogo?

Carmen Elizabeth Ejogo is a renowned British actress and singer. She is celebrated for her versatile performances in film and television. Born in Kensington, London, to a Nigerian father, Charles Ejogo, an entrepreneur, and a Scottish mother, Elizabeth Douglas, a former tour guide, she embodies a rich multicultural heritage. Ejogo’s career ignited at age 13 with her debut in the musical film Absolute Beginners (1986). She starred alongside David Bowie and Sade. By her late teens, she hosted the children’s program Saturday Disney. She also launched her own music video show, The Carmen Ejogo Video Show, showcasing her early charisma.

Transitioning to acting in the U.S., she garnered acclaim for portraying Coretta Scott King in Boycott (2001) and Selma (2014), as well as roles in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016), Alien: Covenant (2017), and True Detective (2019). A talented vocalist, Ejogo collaborated on tracks like “Candles” with Alex Reece and contributed to soundtracks for Sparkle. Her journey from London screens to Hollywood stardom highlights resilience and artistry, earning her NAACP Image and Black Reel Awards.

Personal Details

• Date of Birth: October 22, 1973
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
• Birthplace: Kensington, London, England
• Nationality: British

Carmen Ejogo: Net Worth

• Estimated net worth: $3 million (as of late 2025)

Interesting Facts

• Possesses an extraordinary IQ of 156, reflecting her sharp intellect beyond the screen.
• Hosted her own music video show, The Carmen Ejogo Video Show, at just 16 years old on BSB’s PowerStation channel.
• Wrote and performed lead vocals on the drum ‘n’ bass hit “Candles” by Alex Reece, appearing in its iconic music video.
• Insisted her Fantastic Beasts character, Seraphina Picquery, be portrayed as left-handed to evoke historical ties to sorcery, even adding rings for emphasis.
• Portrayed civil rights icon Coretta Scott King twice—in Boycott (2001) and Selma (2014)—after personally meeting her beforehand.

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Carmen Ejogo: Video

Filmography

• True Detective (2019) as Amelia Reardon
• Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) as Seraphina Picquery
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) as Seraphina Picquery
• Alien: Covenant (2017) as Karine Oram
• Born to Be Blue (2015) as Jane/Elaine
• Selma (2014) as Coretta Scott King
• The Purge: Anarchy (2014) as Eva Sanchez
• Alex Cross (2012) as Maria Cross
• Sparkle (2012) as Sister
• Away We Go (2009) as Grace
• The Brave One (2007) as Jackie
• Lackawanna Blues (2005) as Alean
• Noel (2004) as Dr. Batiste
• Whats the Worst That Could Happen? (2001) as Amber Belhaven
• Boycott (2001) as Coretta Scott King