David Oyelowo
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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.
Known For
The Oscars
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Tony Awards
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
The Good Wife
Late Night with Seth Meyers
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Silo
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
The Lion Guard
The Help
Lincoln
Interstellar
Derailed
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
A Wrinkle in Time
Come Away
Spooks
Star Wars Rebels
See How They Run
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion
Jack Reacher: When the Man Comes Around
Chaos Walking
Jack Reacher
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
The Cloverfield Paradox
The Butler
A Most Violent Year
The Midnight Sky
Role Play
The Girl Before
Red Tails
Government Cheese
Don't Let Go
The Water Man
Small Island
Selma
Gringo
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Production Credits
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