David Oyelowo (born April 1, 1976) is an English actor, director and producer. 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.
Preacher Green
Film 2011
CJ
Film 2001
Joe 'Lightning' Little
Film 2012
Brian
Film 2012
Cen
Film 2012
Edward Ekubo
Film 2013
Dayo
Film 2024
Peter Snowden
Film 2014
Joseph Pascale
Film 2006
Agent Kallus (voice)
Film 2014
Atlas
Film 2014
Muddy Waters
Film 2008
Self
Film 2013
Self
Film 2024
Brian Nichols
Film 2015
Sugar Ray Robinson
Film
Robert Katende
Film 2016
Sherwin
Film 2016
Clifton Henderson
Film 2016
Charlie
Film 2002
Harold Soyinka
Film 2018
Leonard Grisham
Film 2008
Film 2017
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Film 2014
Amos Boone
Film 2020
Chris Newborn
Film
Coriolanus
Film 2025
Narrator
Film 2022
2148 Descendant
Film 2018
Self - Guest
Tv 2019
Self - Guest
Tv 1988
Tv 2009
Sheriff Holston Becker
Tv 2023
Self
Tv 2014
Self
Tv 2003
Self - Narrator (voice)
Tv 2022
Self
Tv 1953
Self - Guest
Tv 2022
Hampton Chambers
Tv 2025
Self - Special Guest
Tv 2018
Self - Narrator (voice)
Tv 2019
Self - Guest
Tv 2009
Steven Jacobs
Tv 2013
Self
Tv 2013
Self
Tv 1997
Self
Tv 2015
Self
Tv 2018
Self
Tv 2023
Self
Tv 2014
Self
Tv 2014
Self
Tv 2010
Judge Edward Weldon
Tv 2009
Self - Presenter
Tv 1956
Self
Tv 2014