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David Oyelowo


David Oyelowo (pronounced - "oh-yellow-oh"), is a classically trained stage actor who has quickly become one of Hollywood's most sought-after talents. He graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), and received the "Scholarship for Excellence" from Nicholas Hytner in 1998. David starred as Martin Luther King Jr. in ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 18 wins & 35 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Interstellar
Interstellar School Principal
(2014)
Selma
Selma Dr. Martin Luther King, JR.
(2014)
Jack Reacher
Jack Reacher Emerson
(2012)
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
(2011)

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 2016 Queen of Katwe (completed)
Robert Katende
 2016 Nina
Clifton Henderson
 2014-2016 Star Wars Rebels (TV Series)
Agent Kallus
- The Honorable Ones (2016) ... Agent Kallus (voice)
- Legends of the Lasat (2016) ... Agent Kallus (voice)
- Legacy (2015) ... Agent Kallus (voice)
- Stealth Strike (2015) ... Agent Kallus (voice)
- Wings of the Master (2015) ... Agent Kallus (voice)
 2015 Black Knight Decoded (Video short)
Father
 2015/II Captive
Brian Nichols
 2015 Five Nights in Maine
Sherwin
 2015 Star Wars Rebels: Recon Missions (Video Game)
Agent Kallus (voice)
 2014/I Default
Atlas
 2014 Robot Chicken (TV Series)
Sebastian
- Walking Dead Lobster (2014) ... Sebastian (voice)
 2013 206 (Short)
Man
 2013 Complicit (TV Movie)
Edward Ekubo
 2011 Rahab (Short)
Cen
 2011 96 Minutes
Duane
 2010-2011 Glenn Martin DDS (TV Series)
Teacher / Clarence
- Glenn and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (2011) ... Teacher (voice)
- Life Swap (2010) ... Clarence (voice)
 2011 The Good Wife (TV Series)
Judge Edward Weldon
- Two Courts (2011) ... Judge Edward Weldon
 2010 Change in the Wind
Benjamin Mays (voice)
 2010 Blood and Oil (TV Movie)
Keme Tobodo
 2009 Small Island (TV Movie)
Gilbert
 2009/I Rage
Homer
 2008 The Passion (TV Mini-Series)
Joseph of Arimathea
 2007 Spooks Interactive (Video Game)
Danny Hunter
 2006 Born Equal (TV Movie)
Yemi
 2006 The Last King of Scotland
Dr. Junju
 2006 Shoot the Messenger
Joseph Pascale
 2006 American Blend
Mercury
 2005/I Derailed
Patrol Officer
 2005 The Best Man
Graham
 2005 A Sound of Thunder
Payne
 2002-2004 MI-5 (TV Series)
Danny Hunter
- Episode #3.10 (2004) ... Danny Hunter (uncredited)
- Episode #3.9 (2004) ... Danny Hunter (uncredited)
- Episode #3.8 (2004) ... Danny Hunter (uncredited)
- Episode #3.7 (2004) ... Danny Hunter (uncredited)
- Episode #3.6 (2004) ... Danny Hunter (uncredited)
 2004 End of the Line (Short)
Commuter
 2002 Tomorrow La Scala!
Charlie
 2001/II Circles (Short)
 2001 Dog Eat Dog
CJ
 1998 Brothers and Sisters (TV Series)
Lester Peters
 1998 Maisie Raine (TV Series)
Sonny McDonald
- Food of Love (1998) ... Sonny McDonald
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Other Works:

Played Monday in "The God Botherers", a new play by Richard Bean - Bush Theatre, London (2003). See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview | 5 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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It's fascinating to work with a company of actors of such different ages, experience and talents. I'm one of a generation brought up on television whose acting is more 'naturalistic', whereas with some of the older generation it's more heightened. But I think there's room for both styles. See more »

Trivia:

His surname is pronounced phonetically ''oh-yell-oh-oh''. See more »

Star Sign:

Aries

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