David Oyelowo

Actor Known for "Selma," "The Butler" & "Rise of the Planet of the Apes"

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David Oyelowo Biography

David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo OBE is a British actor, director, and producer. His accolades include a Critics' Choice Award and two NAACP Image Awards as well as nominations for two Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a BAFTA Award. In 2016, he was appointed 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 film Selma and Peter Snowdin in the HBO film Nightingale, both of which garnered him critical acclaim. He also achieved praise for his roles as Louis Gaines in The Butler, Seretse Khama in A United Kingdom and Robert Katende in Queen of Katwe. He has also played supporting roles in the films Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Help, Lincoln, Red Tails, and Jack Reacher.

On television, Oyelowo has played MI5 officer Danny Hunter in the British drama series Spooks and Javert in the BBC miniseries Les Misérables. He also provided the voice for Agent Alexsandr Kallus in the Lucasfilm Animation series Star Wars Rebels.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/06/2024.

David Oyelowo Videos

  • Oyelowo Says Academy Punished 'Selma' Cast For Protesting Garner's Death
    As the world continues to protest the death of George Floyd, David Oyelowo is speaking out about the backlash he and the cast of "Selma" received for...
  • David Oyelowo's full speech on diversity at the BFI Black Star Symposium
    Actor and producer David Oyelowo addresses the ongoing issue of diversity in the film industry in his keynote speech to the Black Star Symposium at...
  • David Oyelowo on playing Martin Luther King in Oprah produced SELMA
    [BlackTree TV - Los Angeles] The Butler actor David Oyelowo talks about not forgetting history and taking on his next important role of playing Dr....

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