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Chukwudi Iwuji is a Nigerian-born British actor best known for his roles in The Split, Designated Survivor, and Daniel Isn’t Real. Most recently, he hit the headlines after being cast in the upcoming film “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and the TV series “Peacemaker.”
The Nigeria-native Chukwudi Iwuji was born on 15 October 1974 under the star sign Libra, The 47-year-old actor is British by nationality and belongs to the Yoruba ethnicity. He earned his undergraduate degree in economics from Yale University.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
Iwuji is mainly known as a theatre actor as he has performed in several theatre productions. He has worked on-stage for the Royal Shakespeare Company in the 2006 revival of the This England: The Histories project, the Comedy Theatre in a 2009 production of The Misanthrope, and the Royal National Theatre in 2010’s Welcome to Thebes.
His other on-stage credits include The Public Theater’s production of Othello, Antony and Cleopatra, King Lear, Hamlet, The Low Road, and Daniel Isn’t Real. For his impressive performance in The Low Road, he won the 2018 Lucille Lortel award and was nominated for the 2018 Drama League Award.
Apart from theatre productions, Iwuji has also a list of acting accolades in films and TV series such as Barry, John Wick: Chapter 2, Daniel Isn’t Real, Shine Your Eyes, Proof, Doctor Who, The Split, Designated Survivor, and The Underground Railroad, among others.
In 2022, Iwuji will be seen playing the role of Clemson Murn in the upcoming HBO Max’s DCEU series Peacemaker. In addition, he has also been cast in the upcoming 2023 film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.Â
Iwuji has been active in the acting industry since 2005 and has worked in several theatre productions, films, and TV series. Throughout these years, he has accumulated a hefty fortune, earning fame and popularity along the way. As of 2021, he has an estimated net worth of $500 Thousand.
Married, Wife, and Children
The Split actor is quite a reserved person and tends to live a low-key life. He rarely talks about his partner and love life.
However, Iwuji is happily married to his wife, Angela Travino. He got married to his partner in February 2020. He shared a photo of their wedding on Instagram, writing: “A moment… 2/2/2020.
In February 2022, Iwuji and his beloved wife will be celebrating their 2nd marriage anniversary. Hopefully, their marriage will last forever.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
When Iwuji was 10 years old, his parents sent him to a boarding school in England. At the time, his parents had moved from Nigeria to Ethiopia to work for the United Nations. However, his parents’ identity, to this date, remains unknown. It’s also unclear whether he is the single child of his parents, or he has siblings.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Iwuji stands tall at the height of 5 feet 11 inches. He has an athletic body build and weighs around 84 kg. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.
