DAVID OYELOWO
David Oyelowo
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 1, 1976
Place of Birth: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Biography
David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo (/oʊˈjɛloʊwoʊ/ oh-YEL-oh-woh; Yoruba pronunciation; born 1 April 1976) is a British actor, director and producer. His accolades include a Critics' Choice Award, two NAACP Image Awards, and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a BAFTA Award. In 2016, he was appointed as an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to drama.
Filmography
Starring
2026·
NewbornChris Newborn
Olaudah Equiano / Sam (voice)
2025·
Government CheeseHampton Chambers
Coriolanus
2024·
After MidnightSelf
Narrator (voice)
2024·
The Book of ClarenceJohn the Baptist
2024·
Becoming KingSelf
2024·
The AfterDayo
2023·
SiloSheriff Holston Becker
2023·
Role PlayDave
Self
Narrator
2022·
See How They RunMervyn Cocker-Norris
The Tiger (voice)
2021·
The Girl BeforeEdward Monkford
Nigel Basil-Jones
2021·
Chaos WalkingAaron
2020·
The Water ManAmos Boone
2020·
The Midnight SkyAdewole
2020·
Come AwayJack Littleton
2019·
Tamron HallSelf - Guest
2019·
Don't Let GoDetective Jack Radcliff
2018·
A Wrinkle in TimeThe It (voice)
Kiel
2018·
GringoHarold Soyinka
Scar (voice)
2016·
NinaClifton Henderson
2016·
Five Nights in MaineSherwin
2016·
Queen of KatweRobert Katende
2016·
A United KingdomSeretse Khama
2015·
CaptiveBrian Nichols
Agent Kallus (voice)
2014·
Star Wars RebelsAgent Kallus (voice)
Reverend Elijah Grant
2026·
ClarissaPeter
2023·
Lawmen: Bass ReevesBass Reeves
2022·
SherriSelf - Guest
Self - Narrator (voice)
Prince Humperdinck
Self
2019·
Earth's Great RiversSelf - Narrator (voice)
2018·
Les MisérablesJavert
Self - Special Guest
2016·
The Lion GuardScar
Self - Guest
Self
Self
Self
Self
2014·
9 KissesCustomer
2014·
SelmaDr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2014·
DefaultAtlas
Agent Kallus (voice)
2014·
NightingalePeter Snowden
2014·
A Most Violent YearD.A. Lawrence
2014·
InterstellarSchool Principal
Self
2013·
The FrameSteven Jacobs
2013·
ComplicitEdward Ekubo
2013·
The ButlerLouis Gaines
2012·
LincolnCorporal Ira Clark
2012·
RahabCen
2012·
Jack ReacherDet. Emerson
2012·
Middle of NowhereBrian
2012·
Red TailsJoe 'Lightning' Little
2012·
The PaperboyYardley Acheman
2011·
96 MinutesDuane
2011·
The HelpPreacher Green
Steven Jacobs
2010·
ConanSelf
2010·
Blood And OilKeme Tobodo
2009·
The Good WifeJudge Edward Weldon
Self - Guest
2009·
Small IslandGilbert
2009·
Glenn Martin, DDS2009·
RageHomer
2008·
The PassionJoseph of Arimathea
Leonard Grisham
2008·
Who Do You LoveMuddy Waters
2008·
A Raisin in the SunJoseph Asagai
2007·
Five DaysMatt Wellings
2006·
The One ShowSelf
2006·
MayoEddie Barton, 'Sexy' M.P.
2006·
Born EqualYemi
2006·
Shoot the MessengerJoseph Pascale
2006·
As You Like ItOrlando De Boys
Dr. Thomas Junju
2005·
The Best ManGraham
2005·
DerailedPatrol Officer
2005·
A Sound of ThunderMarcus Payne
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
2002·
SpooksDanny Hunter
2002·
Tomorrow La Scala!Charlie
2001·
Dog Eat DogCJ
1998·
Maisie RaineSonny McDonald
1997·
The ViewSelf
1992·
As Time Goes ByPatrick
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter
1953·
The OscarsSelf
The Rocketeer
TBA·
Heist of BeninTBA·
OthelloOthello
2022·
The Bastard KingThe Bastard King
TBA·
American Blend2019·
Brave Girl RisingNarrator
2018·
Family Feud2148 Descendant
Self - Guest
Production
2026·
NewbornProducer
2025·
Government CheeseExecutive Producer
2025·
American SolitaireExecutive Producer
2023·
Lawmen: Bass ReevesExecutive Producer
TBA·
Heist of BeninProducer
TBA·
OthelloProducer, Director
Producer
2024·
Becoming KingProducer
2024·
The AfterProducer
2021·
5150Executive Producer
2021·
Ferguson RisesProducer
2021·
Night of the KingsExecutive Producer
2020·
The Water ManDirector, Producer
2020·
Come AwayProducer
2019·
Don't Let GoProducer, Executive Producer
2018·
Les MisérablesExecutive Producer
2016·
Five Nights in MaineProducer
2016·
13thThanks
2016·
A United KingdomProducer
2015·
CaptiveProducer
2014·
NightingaleExecutive Producer
2009·
Big GuyProducer, Director