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David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Director & actor · born 1 April 1976 · Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo (/oʊˈjɛloʊwoʊ/ oh-YEL-oh-woh; Yoruba pronunciation; born 1 April 1976) is a British actor, director and producer. His accolades include a Critics' Choice Award, two NAACP Image Awards, and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a BAFTA Award. In 2016, he was appointed as an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to drama.

Oyelowo rose to prominence for portraying Martin Luther King Jr. in the biographical drama Selma (2014) and Peter Snowden in the HBO film Nightingale (2014), which garnered him critical acclaim. He also achieved praise for his roles as Louis Gaines in The Butler (2013), Seretse Khama in A United Kingdom (2016) and Robert Katende in Queen of Katwe (2016). He has also played supporting roles in the films Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), The Help (2011), Lincoln (2012), Red Tails (2012), and Jack Reacher (2012).

Where to start: Interstellar (2014).

As director 3

As actor 62

TV shows 20

Frequently asked questions

What is the best David Oyelowo movie?

By viewer score, Interstellar (2014) at 8.5/10.

What are David Oyelowo’s most popular movies?

Interstellar, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Help.

How many movies has David Oyelowo made?

65 films on TMDB, 3 as director, 62 as actor.

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