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David Oyelowo also known as 'David O', 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 most notably starred as Martin Luther King Jr. in ...
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Actor (76 credits)
2020
Princess Bride
(TV Series short)
Prince Humperdinck
Prince Humperdinck
- The Fire Swamp
(2020)
... Prince Humperdinck
2017-2019
The Lion Guard
(TV Series)
Scar
Scar
- Battle for the Pride Lands
(2019)
... Scar (voice)
- Pride Landers Unite!
(2019)
... Scar (voice)
- The Queen's Visit
(2019)
... Scar (voice)
- Beshte and the Beast
(2018)
... Scar (voice)
- The Underground Adventure
(2018)
... Scar (voice)
2018-2019
Les Misérables
(TV Mini-Series)
Javert
Javert
- Episode #1.6
(2019)
... Javert
- Episode #1.5
(2019)
... Javert
- Episode #1.4
(2019)
... Javert
- Episode #1.3
(2019)
... Javert
- Episode #1.2
(2019)
... Javert
2014-2018
Star Wars: Rebels
(TV Series)
Agent Kallus / Kallus
Agent Kallus / Kallus
- A Fool's Hope
(2018)
... Kallus (voice)
- Family Reunion - and Farewell
(2018)
... Kallus (voice)
- The Occupation
(2017)
... Kallus (voice)
- In the Name of the Rebellion: Part 1
(2017)
... Kallus (voice)
- Zero Hour: Part 2
(2017)
... Agent Kallus (voice)
2014
Robot Chicken
(TV Series)
Sebastian / Gandalf / Ron Alston
Sebastian / Gandalf / Ron Alston
- Walking Dead Lobster
(2014)
... Sebastian / Gandalf / Ron Alston (voice)
2010-2011
Glenn Martin DDS
(TV Series)
Teacher / Clarence
Teacher / Clarence
- Glenn and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
(2011)
... Teacher (voice)
- Life Swap
(2010)
... Clarence (voice)
2008
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
(TV Series)
Kremlin Busang
Kremlin Busang
- The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
(2008)
... Kremlin Busang
2007
Five Days
(TV Series)
Matt Wellings
Matt Wellings
- Day Seventy Nine
(2007)
... Matt Wellings
- Day Thirty Three
(2007)
... Matt Wellings
- Day Twenty Eight
(2007)
... Matt Wellings
- Day Three
(2007)
... Matt Wellings
- Day One
(2007)
... Matt Wellings
2006
Mayo
(TV Mini-Series)
Eddie Barton, 'Sexy' M.P.
Eddie Barton, 'Sexy' M.P.
- Scrubbed Out
(2006)
... Eddie Barton, 'Sexy' M.P.
2005
As Time Goes By
(TV Series)
Patrick
Patrick
- Reunion Special: Part 2
(2005)
... Patrick
- Reunion Special: Part 1
(2005)
... Patrick
2002-2004
Spooks
(TV Series)
Danny Hunter
Danny Hunter
- The Suffering of Strangers
(2004)
... Danny Hunter (uncredited)
- Frequently Asked Questions
(2004)
... Danny Hunter (uncredited)
- Celebrity
(2004)
... Danny Hunter (uncredited)
- Episode #3.7
(2004)
... Danny Hunter (uncredited)
- Persephone
(2004)
... Danny Hunter
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Director (2 credits)
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Writer (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (95 credits)
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His Royal Shakespeare Company credits include "Oroononko", "Volpone", "Antony and Cleopatra", "Richard III", and the title role in "Henry VI Parts I, II and III". See more »Alternate Names:
David Oyelowo OBEHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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[defending Benedict Cumberbatch after he caused outrage for using the term "colored actors" instead of "actors of color"] When you look at what he was actually saying, it's clear that he's a huge supporter of black performers. To attack him for a term, as opposed to what he was actually saying, I think is very disingenuous and is indicative of the age we live in where people are looking for ... See more »Trivia:
Has appeared with Gugu Mbatha-Raw in three films: The Cloverfield Paradox (2018), A Wrinkle in Time (2018) and Come Away (2020). See more »Star Sign:
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