Daniel Kaluuya is a highly acclaimed English actor known for his work in both film and theater. He has won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. His influence extends beyond acting, as he was recognized as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2021.
February 1989: Early Life and Upbringing
Born in February 1989 to Ugandan parents, Daniel Kaluuya was raised by his mother in Camden Town, London. He attended Torriano Primary School, St Aloysius' College, and later Camden School for Girls.
February 1989: Birth of Daniel Kaluuya
Daniel Kaluuya was born in February 1989.
2006: Debut Acting Role in "Shoot the Messenger"
Daniel Kaluuya's first credited acting role was in 2006, portraying Reece in the BBC drama "Shoot the Messenger."
2007: Daniel Kaluuya's Early Career and Role in "Skins"
Daniel Kaluuya began his acting career in his teenage years with improvisational theatre. His early career included playing Posh Kenneth in the television series "Skins" from 2007 to 2009 and even co-writing some of the episodes.
2009: Notable Television Appearances and Recognition
In 2009, Daniel Kaluuya appeared in the "Doctor Who" special episode "Planet of the Dead" and the series "Psychoville." He also garnered attention as a UK Star of Tomorrow by Screen International Magazine.
2009: Guest Appearances and Voice Acting
Throughout 2009, Daniel Kaluuya made guest appearances in several television series like "Silent Witness" and "Lewis," participated in sketch shows including "That Mitchell and Webb Look," and lent his voice to the BBC Radio 4 sitcom "Sneakiepeeks."
2010: Critical Acclaim for "Sucker Punch"
Daniel Kaluuya's performance in the play "Sucker Punch" at the Royal Court Theatre in 2010 earned him significant praise and awards, including the Evening Standard Award and Critics' Circle Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer.
2011: Continued Television and Film Roles
The year 2011 saw Daniel Kaluuya appearing in various projects including "Psychoville," "The Fades," "Fifteen Million Merits" (an episode of "Black Mirror"), and the film "Johnny English Reborn."
2011: Conclusion of Role in "Psychoville"
Daniel Kaluuya's time playing Michael "Tea Leaf" Fry in the BBC comedy "Psychoville" came to an end in 2011.
2011: Critically Acclaimed Performance in "Black Mirror"
Daniel Kaluuya's performance in the "Fifteen Million Merits" episode of "Black Mirror," which originally aired in 2011, garnered positive reviews from critics and later gained wider recognition when the show became available on Netflix.
2013: Appearance in "Kick-Ass 2"
Daniel Kaluuya joined the cast of the superhero comedy "Kick-Ass 2" in 2013.
2015: Role in "Sicario"
In 2015, Daniel Kaluuya took on the role of an FBI agent in the thriller film "Sicario."
December 2016: Casting in "Black Panther"
In December 2016, Daniel Kaluuya joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe after being cast in the film "Black Panther."
February 2017: Critical Acclaim and Awards Attention for "Get Out"
Daniel Kaluuya's performance in "Get Out," which premiered in February 2017, was met with widespread critical acclaim, earning him nominations for prestigious awards including the Academy Award for Best Actor, BAFTA Award, Critics' Choice Award, Golden Globe Award, and SAG Award.
2017: Breakthrough with "Get Out"
Daniel Kaluuya's performance in Jordan Peele's horror film "Get Out," released in 2017, marked a significant turning point in his career, earning him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
February 2018: Release of "Black Panther"
The highly anticipated Marvel film "Black Panther," featuring Daniel Kaluuya, was released in the United States in February 2018.
2018: Voice Role in "Watership Down"
Daniel Kaluuya lent his voice to the animated miniseries "Watership Down," a joint production of the BBC and Netflix, in 2018.
2018: Notable Roles in "Black Panther" and "Widows"
Daniel Kaluuya starred in two prominent films in 2018: the superhero film "Black Panther" and the crime drama "Widows."
2018: BAFTA Rising Star Award
In 2018, Daniel Kaluuya's rising prominence in the film industry was recognized with the BAFTA Rising Star Award.
October 2019: Announcing Production of "Barney" Film
In October 2019, Daniel Kaluuya, through his production company 59%, partnered with Mattel Films to produce a film based on the popular children's show "Barney & Friends."
2019: Starring Role in "Queen & Slim"
Daniel Kaluuya took on a leading role alongside Jodie Turner-Smith in the crime drama "Queen & Slim," released in 2019.
2020: Announcing Production and Starring Role in "The Upper World"
Daniel Kaluuya took on a dual role in 2020, signing on to both produce and star in the Netflix adaptation of Femi Fadugba's novel "The Upper World."
2021: Award-Winning Performance in "Judas and the Black Messiah"
Daniel Kaluuya received critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for his portrayal of Fred Hampton in the biopic "Judas and the Black Messiah" released in 2021.
2021: Critical Acclaim and Awards for "Judas and the Black Messiah"
In 2021, Daniel Kaluuya's performance as Fred Hampton in "Judas and the Black Messiah" earned him widespread recognition and a slew of awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actor, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role. He became the only performer that year to win all five major film awards.
2021: Daniel Kaluuya Named One of the 100 Most Influential People
In 2021, Time magazine recognized Daniel Kaluuya's impact on the world by including him in their list of the 100 most influential people.
2021: Kaluuya Cast in "Nope" and Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In early 2021, Kaluuya was cast in Jordan Peele's highly anticipated sci-fi horror film "Nope." The same year, Kaluuya was recognized for his impact on the entertainment industry and broader society by being included in Time magazine's prestigious list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2021: Arsenal's 2021-2022 Season Documented in "All or Nothing: Arsenal"
The 2021-2022 season of Arsenal Football Club was chronicled in the Amazon Prime docuseries "All or Nothing: Arsenal."
2021: Arsenal's Season Highlighted in "All or Nothing: Arsenal"
The 2021–22 season of Arsenal Football Club was the subject of the docuseries "All or Nothing: Arsenal."
March 2022: Kaluuya Announces Dystopian Drama "The Kitchen"
In March 2022, it was announced that Kaluuya was working on a dystopian drama titled "The Kitchen." Kaluuya co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Murtagh and secured Kibwe Tavares to direct.
May 2022: Kaluuya Narrates Amazon's "All or Nothing: Arsenal"
In May 2022, it was revealed that Kaluuya would lend his voice as the narrator for Amazon Prime's sports docuseries "All or Nothing: Arsenal." The series offered a behind-the-scenes look at the English Premier League club Arsenal during their 2021–22 season.
July 2022: "Nope" Released to Positive Reviews
In July 2022, Jordan Peele's sci-fi horror film, "Nope," starring Daniel Kaluuya alongside Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun, was released to positive critical acclaim.
August 2022: Kaluuya Narrates "All or Nothing: Arsenal"
In August 2022, Kaluuya's role as the narrator for the Amazon Prime docuseries "All or Nothing: Arsenal" was highlighted, further emphasizing his connection to the football club.
November 2022: Kaluuya Cast as Spider-Punk in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"
In November 2022, Kaluuya's involvement in the highly anticipated animated film "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" was confirmed. He was cast to voice Hobart "Hobie" Brown, also known as Spider-Punk.
2022: Release of "Nope"
Daniel Kaluuya starred in Jordan Peele's horror film "Nope," which hit theatres in 2022.
2022: Update on "Barney" Film Development
As of 2022, the "Barney" film, produced by Daniel Kaluuya's company, was still in the early stages of development with ongoing script revisions.
August 2023: "The Kitchen" to Premiere at the London Film Festival
In August 2023, the British Film Institute announced that "The Kitchen" would have its world premiere as the closing gala of the 67th London Film Festival.
October 2023: "The Kitchen" Premieres at London Film Festival
On October 15, 2023, "The Kitchen" premiered at the 67th London Film Festival.
2023: Voice Role in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and Directorial Debut
Daniel Kaluuya contributed his voice to the animated superhero film "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" in 2023. This year also marked his directorial debut with the drama "The Kitchen."
January 2024: "The Kitchen" Netflix Release
"The Kitchen" is scheduled to be released globally on Netflix on January 19, 2024.