Carmen Ejogo
ActingAbout Carmen Ejogo
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.”
Carmen Ejogo Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Carmen Ejogo reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Carmen Ejogo's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Carmen Ejogo's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sally Hemings: An American Scandal, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Carmen Ejogo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Carmen Ejogo's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Carmen Ejogo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fountain of Youth | Deb McCall | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Goodrich | Lola | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Forty Winks | Nina Sherman | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Rattlesnake | Katrina Ridgeway | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald | Seraphina Picquery | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Roman J. Israel, Esq. | Maya Alston | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | It Comes at Night | Sarah | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Alien: Covenant | Karine | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them | Seraphina Picquery | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Born to Be Blue | Jane/Elaine | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Selma | Coretta Scott King | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Purge: Anarchy | Eva Sanchez | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Alex Cross | Maria Cross | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Sparkle | Sister | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Away We Go | Grace De Tessant | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Pride and Glory | Tasha | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Brave One | Jackie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lackawanna Blues | Alean | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Noel | Dr. Batiste | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | What's the Worst That Could Happen? | Amber Belhaven | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Perfume | Chloe | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Boycott | Coretta Scott King | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Love's Labour's Lost | Maria | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sally Hemings: An American Scandal | Sally Hemings | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tube Tales | Girl (segment "Steal Away") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Avengers | Brenda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | I Want You | Amber | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Metro | Ronnie Tate | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Absolute Beginners | Carmen | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | The Julia Set | - | Flop | Similar → |
Carmen Ejogo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Carmen Ejogo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Carmen Ejogo is "Sally Hemings: An American Scandal" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Carmen Ejogo acted in?
Carmen Ejogo has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Carmen Ejogo?
Other notable films include "Selma", "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", and "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald".