Chinonye Chukwu
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- May 19, 1985 in Fiumi, Nigeria
- Active Years
- 1997–2022 (26 Years)
- Total Credits
- 20 credits in database
Biography
Chinonye Chukwu is a Nigerian-American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actress born on May 19, 1985. She is best known for directing the drama films Clemency, released in 2019, and Till, released in 2022, as well as the work A Long Walk from 2013. She made history as the first Black woman to win the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Her professional credits span directing in film and television.
Career overview
Chinonye Chukwu is a Nigerian-American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actress born on May 19, 1985. She is widely recognized and best known for her work directing the drama films Clemency, released in 2019, and Till, released in 2022. Her directing credits also include the work A Long Walk, released in 2013. Across her career in the film industry, she has built a recognized portfolio of directing and writing credits.
Chukwu achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Black woman, as well as the first African-American woman, to win the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Her work on prominent dramatic features has established her significant presence in contemporary cinema.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
20 titles- Till (2022) Director
- Till (2022) Writer
- Directors on Directors (2021) as Self
- The Making of Clemency (2020) as Herself
- Clemency (2019) Writer
- Clemency (2019) Director
- Sorry for Your Loss (2018) Director
- BANG! (2016) Producer
- A Long Walk (2014) Director
- A Long Walk (2014) Writer
- A Long Walk (2014) Producer
- alaskaLand (2013) Writer
- alaskaLand (2013) Director
- alaskaLand (2013) Producer
- Bottom (2013) Director
- Bottom (2013) Producer
- Bottom (2013) Writer
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- Death of a Salesman Director
- Death of a Salesman Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Chinonye Chukwu best known for?
Chinonye Chukwu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Till (2022), Till (2022), Clemency (2019), Clemency (2019).
When and where was Chinonye Chukwu born?
Chinonye Chukwu was born on May 19, 1985 in Fiumi, Nigeria.
How many credits does Chinonye Chukwu have?
Chinonye Chukwu has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2022.
What is Chinonye Chukwu's background in cinema and television?
Chinonye Chukwu is a Nigerian-American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actress born on May 19, 1985. She is best known for directing the drama films Clemency, released in 2019, and Till, released in 2022, as well as the work A Long Walk from 2013. She made history as the first Black woman to win the U.S. Dra...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest — aged about 12
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