David Oyelowo
ActorBirthday | Apr 1, 1976 (48 years old) |
Place of birth | Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK |
Gender | Male |
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
8.4
School Principal
Nov 5, 2014
The Help
8.2
Preacher Green
Aug 9, 2011
Jack Reacher
6.6
Det. Emerson
Dec 20, 2012
Lincoln
6.9
Corporal Ira Clark
Nov 9, 2012
Acting
Participated in 67 movies, 41 TV series