David Oyelowo
Biography
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.
Personal info
Gender
Male
Birthday
1976-04-01
Place of birth
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
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Cast
The Last King of Scotland
2006
7.42
A Sound of Thunder
2005
4.85
A Raisin in the Sun
2008
6.20
Rage
2009
3.50
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
2011
7.33
The Help
2011
8.21
As You Like It
2006
5.70
Dog Eat Dog
2001
4.90
The Paperboy
2012
5.54
Red Tails
2012
6.58
Middle of Nowhere
2012
6.10
Jack Reacher
2012
6.64
96 Minutes
2011
5.70
Rahab
2012
4.70
The Butler
2013
7.34
Interstellar
2014
8.45
Complicit
2013
5.40
The After
2024
5.60
A Most Violent Year
2014
6.60
Come Away
2020
5.80
Role Play
2023
6.00
Nightingale
2014
5.90
Shoot the Messenger
2006
5.40
Default
2014
4.30
Born Equal
2006
5.00
Who Do You Love
2008
1.00
Becoming King
2024
0.00
9 Kisses
2014
6.20
Captive
2015
5.70
Sweet Thunder
0.00
A United Kingdom
2016
6.69
Queen of Katwe
2016
7.20
The Book of Clarence
2024
5.80
Five Nights in Maine
2016
5.10
Nina
2016
5.20
Tomorrow La Scala!
2002
0.00
Gringo
2018
5.87
The Cloverfield Paradox
2018
5.62
Sweet Nothing in My Ear
2008
6.70
Derailed
2005
6.36
Lincoln
2012
6.85
The Best Man
2005
5.40
Chaos Walking
2021
6.59
A Wrinkle in Time
2018
5.06
Don't Let Go
2019
6.84
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
2021
7.10
The Midnight Sky
2020
5.74
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
2022
6.40
Selma
2014
7.40
The Water Man
2020
6.10
The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar
2017
8.30
See How They Run
2022
6.37
Solitary
0.00
Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire
2022
5.00
Family Feud
2018
2.50
Brave Girl Rising
2019
0.00