David Oyelowo

Actor
BirthdayApr 1, 1976 (48 years old)
Place of birthOxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
GenderMale

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

School Principal

Nov 5, 2014

Steven Jacobs

Aug 3, 2011

Preacher Green

Aug 9, 2011

Det. Emerson

Dec 20, 2012

Corporal Ira Clark

Nov 9, 2012

Kiel

Feb 4, 2018

Louis Gaines

Aug 16, 2013

Aaron

Feb 24, 2021

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dec 25, 2014

Dr. Thomas Junju

Jan 12, 2006

Adewole

Dec 10, 2020

The It (voice)

Mar 8, 2018

D.A. Lawrence

Dec 31, 2014

Silo

8.2

Sheriff Holston Becker

May 4, 2023

Mervyn Cocker-Norris

Sep 9, 2022

Patrol Officer

Nov 11, 2005

Agent Kallus (voice)

Oct 13, 2014

Nigel Basil-Jones

Mar 25, 2021

Yardley Acheman

Sep 14, 2012

Harold Soyinka

Mar 8, 2018

School Principal

Nov 5, 2014

Steven Jacobs

Aug 3, 2011

Preacher Green

Aug 9, 2011

Det. Emerson

Dec 20, 2012

Corporal Ira Clark

Nov 9, 2012

Kiel

Feb 4, 2018

Acting


Participated in 67 movies, 41 TV series

2025

Hampton Chambers, Executive Producer



2024

Self, Producer


2024

Dayo, Producer


2024

John the Baptist



2023


2023

Bass Reeves, Executive Producer


2023

Silo

8.2

Sheriff Holston Becker


2022

The Tiger (voice)


Movie Tracker

Stay up to date with all your favorite movies and TV shows, create personalized watchlists and discover new experiences.

Copyright © 2024 Movie Tracker. All rights reserved.

Data source for all movies themoviedb.org