Chadwick Boseman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 29, 1976 |
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| Died | August 28, 2020 (age 43) |
| Birthplace | Anderson, South Carolina, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Portraying Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, as well as historical figures such as Jackie Robinson in '42', James Brown in 'Get On Up', and Thurgood Marshall in 'Marshall'. |
Intro
Chadwick Boseman was an American actor and playwright best known for his portrayals of notable African American historical figures and superheroes, especially as King T'Challa/Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Early Life & Background
Chadwick Boseman was born and raised in Anderson, South Carolina. He attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he studied directing, and further trained at the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, England.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Jackie Robinson in '42' (2013).
- Portrayed James Brown in 'Get On Up' (2014).
- Played Thurgood Marshall in 'Marshall' (2017).
- Achieved international fame as T'Challa/Black Panther in 'Black Panther' (2018) and other Marvel films.
- Posthumously awarded a Golden Globe for his performance in 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' (2020).
Trivia
- Boseman kept his colon cancer diagnosis and treatment private, continuing to work on film projects while undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy.
- He spoke at his alma mater, Howard University, which posthumously announced the naming of the College of Fine Arts in his honor.
- Boseman was a playwright and had written and directed multiple stage productions before his film career took off.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Chadwick Boseman born?
Chadwick Boseman was born the 29 November 1976.
Where is Chadwick Boseman from?
Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 29th, 1976, in brief:
- Historical events: Free agent baseball player Reggie Jackson signed a landmark five-year contract with the New York Yankees for US$3.5 million, marking a significant moment in sports contract negotiations of the 1970s.
- Day of the week: November 29th, 1976 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart
- #1 UK song: Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy
- Popular movie: Sparkle directed by Salim Akil
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