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David Oyelowo

Bio: David Oyelowo (born April 1, 1976) is an English actor, director and producer. His family originates from Nigeria
Born: Thu, Apr 01 1976
Birthplace: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
David Oyelowo is 48 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of National Theatre Live: Coriolanus
National Theatre Live: Coriolanus
David Oyelowo was 48 in National Theatre Live: Coriolanus as 'Coriolanus'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 2025
Poster of Becoming King
Becoming King
David Oyelowo was 47 in Becoming King as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 19 2024
Poster of The After
The After
David Oyelowo was 47 in The After as 'Dayo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 2024
Poster of The Book of Clarence
The Book of Clarence
David Oyelowo was 47 in The Book of Clarence as 'John the Baptist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 2024
Poster of Role Play
Role Play
David Oyelowo was 47 in Role Play as 'Dave'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 2023
Poster of The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
David Oyelowo was 46 in The Tiger Who Came to Tea as 'The Tiger (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 2022
Poster of See How They Run
See How They Run
David Oyelowo was 46 in See How They Run as 'Mervyn Cocker-Norris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2022
Poster of Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire
Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire
David Oyelowo was 46 in Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 20 2022
Poster of Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
David Oyelowo was 44 in Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway as 'Nigel Basil-Jones'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 2021
Poster of Chaos Walking
Chaos Walking
David Oyelowo was 44 in Chaos Walking as 'Aaron'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 2021
Poster of The Midnight Sky
The Midnight Sky
David Oyelowo was 44 in The Midnight Sky as 'Adewole'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 2020
Poster of Come Away
Come Away
David Oyelowo was 44 in Come Away as 'Jack Littleton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 2020
Poster of The Water Man
The Water Man
David Oyelowo was 44 in The Water Man as 'Amos Boone'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 2020
Poster of Don't Let Go
Don't Let Go
David Oyelowo was 43 in Don't Let Go as 'Detective Jack Radcliff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2019
Poster of Brave Girl Rising
Brave Girl Rising
David Oyelowo was 42 in Brave Girl Rising as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 2019
Poster of Gringo
Gringo
David Oyelowo was 41 in Gringo as 'Harold Soyinka'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 2018
Poster of A Wrinkle in Time
A Wrinkle in Time
David Oyelowo was 41 in A Wrinkle in Time as 'The It (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 2018
Poster of The Cloverfield Paradox
The Cloverfield Paradox
David Oyelowo was 41 in The Cloverfield Paradox as 'Kiel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 04 2018
Poster of Family Feud
Family Feud
David Oyelowo was 41 in Family Feud as '2148 Descendant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 04 2018
Poster of August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
David Oyelowo was 41 in August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 2017
Poster of The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar
The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar
David Oyelowo was 41 in The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar as 'Scar (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 2017
Poster of A United Kingdom
A United Kingdom
David Oyelowo was 40 in A United Kingdom as 'Seretse Khama'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2016
Poster of Queen of Katwe
Queen of Katwe
David Oyelowo was 40 in Queen of Katwe as 'Robert Katende'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2016
Poster of Five Nights in Maine
Five Nights in Maine
David Oyelowo was 40 in Five Nights in Maine as 'Sherwin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 2016
Poster of Nina
Nina
David Oyelowo was 40 in Nina as 'Clifton Henderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 2016
Poster of Captive
Captive
David Oyelowo was 39 in Captive as 'Brian Nichols'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 2015
Poster of Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
David Oyelowo was 39 in Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal as 'Agent Kallus (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 2015
Poster of A Most Violent Year
A Most Violent Year
David Oyelowo was 38 in A Most Violent Year as 'D.A. Lawrence'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 2014
Poster of Selma
Selma
David Oyelowo was 38 in Selma as 'Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2014
Poster of 9 Kisses
9 Kisses
David Oyelowo was 38 in 9 Kisses as 'Arm Wrestling Man #1'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 2014
Poster of Interstellar
Interstellar
David Oyelowo was 38 in Interstellar as 'School Principal'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 05 2014
Poster of Default
Default
David Oyelowo was 38 in Default as 'Atlas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 2014
Poster of Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion
Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion
David Oyelowo was 38 in Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion as 'Agent Kallus (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2014
Poster of Nightingale
Nightingale
David Oyelowo was 38 in Nightingale as 'Peter Snowden'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 17 2014
Poster of The Butler
The Butler
David Oyelowo was 37 in The Butler as 'Louis Gaines'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 2013
Poster of Jack Reacher: When the Man Comes Around
Jack Reacher: When the Man Comes Around
David Oyelowo was 37 in Jack Reacher: When the Man Comes Around as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 07 2013
Poster of Complicit
Complicit
David Oyelowo was 36 in Complicit as 'Edward Ekubo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 2013
Poster of Jack Reacher
Jack Reacher
David Oyelowo was 36 in Jack Reacher as 'Det. Emerson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 2012
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
David Oyelowo was 36 in Lincoln as 'Corporal Ira Clark'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 2012
Poster of Middle of Nowhere
Middle of Nowhere
David Oyelowo was 36 in Middle of Nowhere as 'Brian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of The Paperboy
The Paperboy
David Oyelowo was 36 in The Paperboy as 'Yardley Acheman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2012
Poster of Rahab
Rahab
David Oyelowo was 36 in Rahab as 'Cen'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 2012
Poster of Red Tails
Red Tails
David Oyelowo was 35 in Red Tails as 'Joe 'Lightning' Little'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 19 2012
Poster of 96 Minutes
96 Minutes
David Oyelowo was 35 in 96 Minutes as 'Duane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2011
Poster of The Help
The Help
David Oyelowo was 35 in The Help as 'Preacher Green'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 09 2011
Poster of Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
David Oyelowo was 35 in Rise of the Planet of the Apes as 'Steven Jacobs'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 2011
Poster of Rage
Rage
David Oyelowo was 33 in Rage as 'Homer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of Who Do You Love
Who Do You Love
David Oyelowo was 32 in Who Do You Love as 'Muddy Waters'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 2008
Poster of Sweet Nothing in My Ear
Sweet Nothing in My Ear
David Oyelowo was 32 in Sweet Nothing in My Ear as 'Leonard Grisham'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 20 2008
Poster of A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun
David Oyelowo was 31 in A Raisin in the Sun as 'Joseph Asagai'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 2008
Poster of Born Equal
Born Equal
David Oyelowo was 30 in Born Equal as 'Yemi'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 2006
Poster of As You Like It
As You Like It
David Oyelowo was 30 in As You Like It as 'Orlando De Boys'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 2006
Poster of Shoot the Messenger
Shoot the Messenger
David Oyelowo was 30 in Shoot the Messenger as 'Joseph Pascale'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 2006
Poster of The Last King of Scotland
The Last King of Scotland
David Oyelowo was 29 in The Last King of Scotland as 'Dr. Thomas Junju'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 12 2006
Poster of Derailed
Derailed
David Oyelowo was 29 in Derailed as 'Patrol Officer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 2005
Poster of The Best Man
The Best Man
David Oyelowo was 29 in The Best Man as 'Graham'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 2005
Poster of A Sound of Thunder
A Sound of Thunder
David Oyelowo was 29 in A Sound of Thunder as 'Marcus Payne'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 15 2005
Poster of Tomorrow La Scala!
Tomorrow La Scala!
David Oyelowo was 26 in Tomorrow La Scala! as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 10 2002
Poster of Dog Eat Dog
Dog Eat Dog
David Oyelowo was 25 in Dog Eat Dog as 'CJ'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2001
Poster of Sweet Thunder
Sweet Thunder
David Oyelowo will be 48+ in Sweet Thunder as 'Sugar Ray Robinson'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Solitary
Solitary
David Oyelowo will be 48+ in Solitary as 'Chris Newborn'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Government Cheese
Government Cheese
David Oyelowo will be 0+ in Government Cheese as 'Hampton Chambers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 2025
Poster of Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter
Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter
David Oyelowo was 47+ in Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 31 2023
Poster of Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
David Oyelowo was 47+ in Lawmen: Bass Reeves as 'Bass Reeves'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 05 2023
Poster of Silo
Silo
David Oyelowo was 47+ in Silo as 'Sheriff Holston Becker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 04 2023
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
David Oyelowo was 46+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Earth's Great Rivers II
Earth's Great Rivers II
David Oyelowo was 45+ in Earth's Great Rivers II as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 18 2022
Poster of The Girl Before
The Girl Before
David Oyelowo was 45+ in The Girl Before as 'Edward'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 19 2021
Poster of Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
David Oyelowo was 44+ in Home Movie: The Princess Bride as 'Prince Humperdinck'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 29 2020
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
David Oyelowo was 43+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Earth's Great Rivers
Earth's Great Rivers
David Oyelowo was 42+ in Earth's Great Rivers as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 2019
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
David Oyelowo was 42+ in Les Misérables as 'Javert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 30 2018
Poster of Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'
Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'
David Oyelowo was 42+ in Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 13 2018
Poster of The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
David Oyelowo was 41+ in The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale as 'Self - Special Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2018
Poster of The Lion Guard
The Lion Guard
David Oyelowo was 39+ in The Lion Guard as 'Scar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 15 2016
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
David Oyelowo was 39+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
David Oyelowo was 38+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of Star Wars Rebels
Star Wars Rebels
David Oyelowo was 38+ in Star Wars Rebels as 'Agent Kallus (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 13 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
David Oyelowo was 37+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
David Oyelowo was 37+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Off Camera with Sam Jones
Off Camera with Sam Jones
David Oyelowo was 37+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of The Arsenio Hall Show
The Arsenio Hall Show
David Oyelowo was 37+ in The Arsenio Hall Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2013
Poster of The Frame
The Frame
David Oyelowo was 37+ in The Frame as 'Steven Jacobs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 2013
Poster of Conan
Conan
David Oyelowo was 34+ in Conan as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 2010
Poster of Blood And Oil
Blood And Oil
David Oyelowo was 33+ in Blood And Oil as 'Keme Tobodo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 29 2010
Poster of Small Island
Small Island
David Oyelowo was 33+ in Small Island as 'Gilbert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 2009
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
David Oyelowo was 33+ in The Good Wife as 'Judge Edward Weldon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Glenn Martin, DDS
Glenn Martin, DDS
David Oyelowo was 33+ in Glenn Martin, DDS
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 17 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
David Oyelowo was 33+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
David Oyelowo was 32+ in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency as 'Kremlin Busang'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 15 2009
Poster of The Passion
The Passion
David Oyelowo was 31+ in The Passion as 'Joseph of Arimathea'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 16 2008
Poster of Five Days
Five Days
David Oyelowo was 30+ in Five Days as 'Matt Wellings'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 2007
Poster of Mayo
Mayo
David Oyelowo was 29+ in Mayo as 'Eddie Barton, 'Sexy' M.P.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 2006
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
David Oyelowo was 26+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Spooks
Spooks
David Oyelowo was 26+ in Spooks as 'Danny Hunter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002
Poster of Maisie Raine
Maisie Raine
David Oyelowo was 22+ in Maisie Raine as 'Sonny McDonald'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 28 1998
Poster of The View
The View
David Oyelowo was 21+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of As Time Goes By
As Time Goes By
David Oyelowo was 15+ in As Time Goes By as 'Patrick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1992
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
David Oyelowo was 12+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
David Oyelowo was 0+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
David Oyelowo was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953