Carmen Ejogo
Known for
An English actress born in Kensington, London, Carmen Ejogo is known for her poise and versatility across drama and genre film. She played civil-rights icon Coretta Scott King in 'Selma' (2014), the magical singer Seraphina Picquery in 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' (2016) and its sequel, and appeared in 'Alien: Covenant' (2017) and 'The Purge: Anarchy' (2014), with acclaimed television work in 'True Detective'. An elegant, quietly forceful performer, she is an English actress adept at both historical roles and science fiction.
Carmen Ejogo
27 Movies
15 Series
An English actress born in Kensington, London, Carmen Ejogo is known for her poise and versatility across drama and genre film. She played civil-rights icon Coretta Scott King in 'Selma' (2014), the magical singer Seraphina Picquery in 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' (2016) and its sequel, and appeared in 'Alien: Covenant' (2017) and 'The Purge: Anarchy' (2014), with acclaimed television work in 'True Detective'. An elegant, quietly forceful performer, she is an English actress adept at both historical roles and science fiction.
Movies
Plays Seraphina Picquery
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
2016
Plays Deb McCall
Fountain of Youth
2025
Plays Karine
Alien: Covenant
2017
Plays Seraphina Picquery
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018
Plays Eva Sanchez
The Purge: Anarchy
2014
Plays Jackie
The Brave One
2007
Plays Maria Cross
Alex Cross
2012
Plays Maya Alston
Roman J. Israel, Esq.
2017
Plays Brenda
The Avengers
1998
Plays Tasha
Pride and Glory
2008
Plays Sarah
It Comes at Night
2017
Plays Coretta Scott King
Selma
2014
Plays Ronnie Tate
Metro
1997
Plays Amber Belhaven
What's the Worst That Could Happen?
2001
Plays Grace De Tessant
Away We Go
2009
Plays Dr. Batiste
Noel
2004
Plays Lola
Goodrich
2024
Plays Chloe
Perfume
2001
Plays Sister
Sparkle
2012
Plays Sally Hemings
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
2000
Plays Girl (segment "Steal Away")
Tube Tales
1999
Producer
Plays Katrina Ridgeway
Rattlesnake
2019
Plays Maria
Love's Labour's Lost
2000
Plays Jane/Elaine
Born to Be Blue
2015
Plays Carmen
Absolute Beginners
1986
Plays Amber
I Want You
1998
Plays Nina Sherman
Forty Winks
2022
TV Shows
Plays Lee Delamere
Your Honor
2020
Plays Bria Jones / Sarah Day
The Girlfriend Experience
2016
Plays Turner
Kidnapped
2006
Plays Fay Carson
CHAOS
2011
Plays Rebecca 'Beck' Riley
Zero Hour
2013
Plays Amelia Reardon
True Detective
2014
Plays Eve Karlo
The Penguin
2024
Plays Lorna Gibbons
Wild Cherry
2025
Plays LaFrancine
I'm a Virgo
2023
Plays DDA Patricia Richards
The Crowded Room
2023
Plays Addie
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
2020
Plays Blinda
Cold Lazarus
1996
Plays Rose-Angela Patterson
Colour Blind
1998
Plays Sally Hemings
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
2000
Plays April Lannen
Law & Order
1990
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Fountain of Youth
Full Filmography
Wild Cherry
Lorna Gibbons · 6 episodes
2025
TV
Fountain of Youth
Deb McCall
2025
Film
The Penguin
Eve Karlo · 8 episodes
2024
TV
Goodrich
Lola
2024
Film
The Crowded Room
DDA Patricia Richards · 4 episodes
2023
TV
I'm a Virgo
LaFrancine · 6 episodes
2023
TV
Forty Winks
Nina Sherman
2022
Film
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Addie · 4 episodes
2020
TV
Your Honor
Lee Delamere · 14 episodes
2020–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Carmen Ejogo and where are they from?
Carmen Ejogo is 52 years old, born on October 22, 1973 in Kensington, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Carmen Ejogo?
Carmen Ejogo is best known for roles in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Alien: Covenant.
How many movies has Carmen Ejogo been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Carmen Ejogo has appeared in 27 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Carmen Ejogo's first movie?
The career of Carmen Ejogo began with Absolute Beginners (1986).
What is Carmen Ejogo's most recent movie or series?
Carmen Ejogo's most recent release is Wild Cherry, which premiered on November 15, 2025.
What TV shows has Carmen Ejogo appeared in?
On television, Carmen Ejogo has appeared in True Detective, Your Honor, The Penguin, Law & Order.
Carmen Ejogo
1973-10-22 · Kensington, London, England, UK
Carmen Ejogo (born 22 October 1973) is an English actress. She made her feature film debut in the musical, "Absolute Beginners" (1986), and her big break came when she was cast in the title role of the television movie, "Sally Hemings: An American Scandal" (2000). She has since starred in the “Fantastic Beasts” series, “Alien: Convenant,” and “Selma.”