Acting
David Oyelowo
Born 1976-04-01 · Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
David Oyelowo (born April 1, 1976) is an English actor, director and producer. His family originates from Nigeria. David studied Theatre Studies for A level and his teacher suggested he should become an actor. After A levels David enrolled for a year on an Art foundation course. In December 2000 David became the first black actor to play an English monarch for the RSC taking the title role in Henry VI. His performance won him the 'Ian Charleson' Award 2001 for best newcomer in a classical play.
Known for
Interstellar
Jack Reacher
The Help
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Chaos Walking
The Book of Clarence
Red Tails
The Midnight Sky
See How They Run
The Cloverfield Paradox
The Butler
Derailed
The Water Man
Come Away
Selma
Gringo
Lincoln
The Last King of Scotland
13th
A Most Violent Year
The Paperboy
Captive
Don't Let Go
A Wrinkle in Time
A Sound of Thunder
Queen of Katwe
A United Kingdom
The Best Man
Five Nights in Maine
As You Like It
Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion
A Raisin in the Sun
Nina
Night of the Kings
96 Minutes
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Born Equal
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
Rage