Okwui Okpokwasili
Biography
Okwui Okpokwasili was born on August 6, 1972 as Okwuchukwu Ada Okpokwasili. She is an actress, known for I Am Legend (2007), The Interpreter (2005) and The Hoax (2006).
54years old
Turns 55 on August 6in 297 days
- Born The Bronx
- Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 19 years2006 to 2025
Every film, newest first
- 2025The Woman in the YardIMDb rating 5.0
- 2023The Exorcist: BelieverIMDb rating 4.8
- 2018Madeline's MadelineIMDb rating 6.3
- 2006The HoaxIMDb rating 6.6
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Behind the award
Okpokwasili was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2018, receiving the "Genius Award" meant to let recipients develop their talent further.
Beyond film
Okpokwasili also appeared in the music video for Jay-Z's song "4:44", which shares its name with the album it comes from.
Okwui Okpokwasili movies on Netflix
Worked with
Okwui Okpokwasili made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Alfred Molina's page
Stanley Tucci's page
Ellen Burstyn's page
Marcia Gay Harden's page
Richard Gere's page
Eli Wallach's page
All films by David Gordon Green
Jaume Collet-SerraDirector, 1 film, 2025
All films by Jaume Collet-Serra
Lasse HallströmDirector, 1 film, 2006
All films by Lasse Hallström
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2019 | OkayAfrica 100 Women | Won | |
Online
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