David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo was born in Oxford in 1976. 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.
David Oyelowo was born in Oxford in 1976. 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.

Filmography

A United Kingdom (2016)

The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he...

Queen of Katwe (2016)

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

Interstellar (2014)

Interstellar chronicles the adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on...

Selma (2014)

"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a...

The Butler (2013)

A look at the life of Cecil Gaines who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique...

Jack Reacher (2012)

In an innocent heartland city, five are shot dead by an expert sniper. The police quickly identify and arrest the culprit, and build a...

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

An epic science fiction drama film, re-made after Rise of the Apes. In San Francisco, scientists are experimenting to find a cure for...