Carmen Elizabeth Ejogo was born in Kensington, London, England, to a Nigerian father and a Scottish mother. Her television career began in the United Kingdom in the early 1990s, where she presented the children's series _"Saturday Disney" on "Jump", "Hooked on Your Love" and "Something He Can Feel". She is also a member of Mensa International, the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world.
Attended the Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School and Glendower Preparatory School.
Attended and graduated from Godolphin and Latymer School in Hammersmith, London.
Before becoming a successful actress in films and television, she used to present childrens television on Saturday mornings with former Blue Peter presenter Stuart Miles.
Has a younger brother: British entrepreneur Charles Ejogo.
Has two children with her now ex-husband Jeffrey Wright : Elijah and Juno Wright.
Portrayed Coretta Scott King in Boycott and Selma .
Insisted that her witch-character in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was left-handed, as left-handedness has been associated with dark magic and sorcery for centuries. Ejogo suggested to create emphasis on her dominant left-hand by adding rings to it. Costume designer Colleen Atwood loved the idea and several rings were created from scratch.
Is a member of Mensa International, the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world.
Currently resides in Brooklyn, New York City.
