Daniel Kaluuya Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Facts, Biography

Daniel Kaluuya Quick Info
Height5 ft 8½ in
Weight76 kg
Date of BirthFebruary 24, 1989
Zodiac SignPisces
GirlfriendAmandla Crichlow

Daniel Kaluuya is an English actor and writer who is widely known for his role in Get Out (2017), for which he received an Academy Award nomination. His other noteworthy performances include his role in the episode, Fifteen Million Merits, of the sci-fi TV series, Black Mirror and the play Sucker Punch at the Royal Court Theater. He is also an accomplished writer and has been a part of the writing staff for Skins, which made him one of the youngest writers to contribute hour-long episodes for prime time drama.

Born Name

Joseph Kaluuya

Nick Name

Daniel Kaluuya

Sun Sign

Pisces

Born Place

Camden, London, England, United Kingdom

Residence

West London, England, United Kingdom

Nationality

English

Education

Daniel studied at St. Aloysius College in London.

Occupation

Actor, Writer

Family

  • Father – Stephen Kaluuya
  • Mother – Damalie Namusoke
  • Siblings – He has an older sister.

Manager

Daniel is represented by –

  • Troika, Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom
  • Management 360, Talent Management Company, California, United States

Build

Muscular

Height

5 ft 8½ in or 174 cm

Weight

76 kg or 167.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Daniel has dated –

  • Amandla Crichlow – Daniel is reportedly dating British actress Amandla Crichlow and their relationship became public only when he brought her as his date at the SAG Awards in 2018.
  • Race / Ethnicity

    Black

    He is of Ugandan descent.

    Hair Color

    Black

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Deep voice

    Best Known For

    His breakthrough performance as the leading character Chris Washington in the 2017 hit film, Get Out. He was nominated at all the major award ceremonies and even won the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2018 for his role in the film.

    First Film

    Daniel made his theatrical film debut as a young Cass Pennant in the crime drama, Cass, in 2008.

    First TV Show

    In 2007, Daniel made his first TV show appearance as Posh Kenneth in the Cassie episode of the British teen drama series, Skins.

    Daniel Kaluuya Favorite Things

    • Songs Of 2017 – Shade by IAMDDB, The Essence by Giggs, Did You See by J Hus, Leave Me by J Hus, Ruler by Giggs, Question Time by Dave, 21 Gun Salute by Stormzy feat. Wretch 32, Skeng by Geovarn feat. Belly Shalin, No Don by Lotto Boyz, No Love by Donae’o, Mean It In The Morning by Loyle Carner
    • Film – A Prophet (2009)
    SourceInterview Magazine, Interview Magazine

    Daniel Kaluuya Facts

  • Daniel grew up in a council estate in Kentish Town, London after his mother immigrated to England from Uganda to raise Daniel and his older sister. His father was mostly absent from his life as he lived in Uganda and couldn’t visit often due to stringent UK visa regulations.
  • He is a big-time supporter of the football club Arsenal. His devotion to the club extends to him considering Tottenham Hotspur F.C., the club’s North London rivals, as the ”Voldemort of the League” and the ”team who must not be named”.
  • He took an interest in writing at an early age and had written his own play by the time he was 9 years old. The play took inspiration from the American sitcom, Kenan & Kel, and was centered on 2 guys who worked at McDonald’s. It was performed at London’s Hampstead Theater.
  • In 2021, he received the Golden Globe Award for “Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture” and the Critics Choice Award in the “Best Supporting Actor” category for his role as Fred Hampton in the 2021 biographical drama film, Judas and the Black Messiah. He also won the “Best Supporting Actor” award at the 2021 Academy Awards for the same role.
  • In July 2022, during an interview, Daniel revealed that he had almost quit acting before landing the lead role in the 2017 horror film, Get Out.
  • Featured Image by Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 3.0

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