David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

1976-04-01

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.

Also appears in

Selma

Selma

7.4

Captive

Captive

5.7

A Sound of Thunder

A Sound of Thunder

4.9

Gringo

Gringo

5.9

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

6.7

Nina

Nina

5.3

The Water Man

The Water Man

6.2

The Paperboy

The Paperboy

5.5

As You Like It

As You Like It

5.7

Queen of Katwe

Queen of Katwe

7.2

The Best Man

The Best Man

5.3

Jack Reacher: When the Man Comes Around

Jack Reacher: When the Man Comes Around

8.0

96 Minutes

96 Minutes

5.7

Five Nights in Maine

Five Nights in Maine

5.1

The After

The After

5.5

Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal

Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal

7.8

Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion

Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion

7.2

Born Equal

Born Equal

5.0

Nightingale

Nightingale

5.9

Rage

Rage

3.5