Oscar 2014 nominee: Chiwetel Ejiofor - in pictures

Previous star of the stage and small screen has propelled himself towards Academy recognition
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Nominated role: Solomon Northup in 12 Years A Slave – Actor in a Leading Role

He plays: A free black man living in New York who is tricked into going to New Orleans, where he is abducted and sold into slavery.

Oscars fact: This is the first nomination for Ejiofor.

Chiwetel Ejiofor - in pictures

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Best Picture

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Best Animated Feature

Best Cinematography

Best Costume Design

Best Directing

Best Documentary Feature

Best Documentary Short

Best Film Editing

Best Foreign Language Film

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

Best Original Score

Best Original Song

Best Production Design

Best Animated Short Film

Best Live Action Short Film

Best Sound Editing

Best Sound Mixing

Best Visual Effects

Best Adapted Screenplay

Best Original Screenplay

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