Sophie Okonedo
Sophie Okonedo · Arts & Literature
Oscar-nominated British actress acclaimed for Hotel Rwanda and extensive stage work.
1968, London, England
United Kingdom
Sophie Okonedo is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Oscar-nominated British actress acclaimed for Hotel Rwanda and extensive stage work.
Sophie Okonedo is a British actress nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Hotel Rwanda (2004) and a Tony Award winner for her extensive stage work. She was raised in London by her mother, who came from an Ashkenazi Jewish family of Eastern European origin; her father was Nigerian. Her documented Jewish heritage comes through her mother's side.
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Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)
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Oscar-nominated British actress acclaimed for Hotel Rwanda and extensive stage work.
Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)
