22. Chiwetel Ejiofor

Kirsty Young asks actor Chiwetel Ejiofor what advice he would give his younger self.

An episode of the Young Again podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "22. Chiwetel Ejiofor" was published on January 21, 2025 and runs 40 minutes.

January 21, 2025 ·40m · Young Again

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Kirsty Young asks BAFTA-winning actor Chiwetel Ejiofor what advice he would give his younger self.Known for his iconic performances in 12 Years a Slave and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ejiofor reflects on a tragedy that shaped his childhood, being cast by Steven Spielberg when he was just 19, and making the move into directing. He also discusses the inspiration he found in the works of Shakespeare and learning to stop being a perfectionist.A BBC Studios Audio production.

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Kirsty Young asks BAFTA-winning actor Chiwetel Ejiofor what advice he would give his younger self.

Known for his iconic performances in 12 Years a Slave and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ejiofor reflects on a tragedy that shaped his childhood, being cast by Steven Spielberg when he was just 19, and making the move into directing. He also discusses the inspiration he found in the works of Shakespeare and learning to stop being a perfectionist.

A BBC Studios Audio production.

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