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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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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

David Oyelowo was 47 in Becoming King as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 19 2024

Poster of 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

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

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

David Oyelowo was 44 in Come Away as 'Jack Littleton'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 2020

Poster of 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

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

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

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

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

David Oyelowo was 40 in Nina as 'Clifton Henderson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 2016

Poster of 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

David Oyelowo was 38 in Selma as 'Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2014

Poster of 9 Kisses

David Oyelowo was 38 in 9 Kisses as 'Arm Wrestling Man #1'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 2014

Poster of Interstellar

David Oyelowo was 38 in Interstellar as 'School Principal'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 05 2014

Poster of 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

David Oyelowo was 38 in Nightingale as 'Peter Snowden'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 17 2014

Poster of 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

David Oyelowo was 36 in Complicit as 'Edward Ekubo'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 2013

Poster of Jack Reacher

David Oyelowo was 36 in Jack Reacher as 'Det. Emerson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 2012

Poster of 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

David Oyelowo was 36 in The Paperboy as 'Yardley Acheman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2012

Poster of Rahab

David Oyelowo was 36 in Rahab as 'Cen'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 04 2012

Poster of Red Tails

David Oyelowo was 35 in Red Tails as 'Joe 'Lightning' Little'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 19 2012

Poster of 96 Minutes

David Oyelowo was 35 in 96 Minutes as 'Duane'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2011

Poster of 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

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

David Oyelowo was 30 in Born Equal as 'Yemi'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 2006

Poster of 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

David Oyelowo was 29 in Derailed as 'Patrol Officer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 2005

Poster of 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

David Oyelowo was 25 in Dog Eat Dog as 'CJ'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2001

Poster of Sweet Thunder

David Oyelowo will be 48+ in Sweet Thunder as 'Sugar Ray Robinson'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Poster of 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 Big Cats, Small World

Big Cats, Small World

David Oyelowo was 48+ in Big Cats, Small World as 'Narrator (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 01 2024

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

David Oyelowo was 47+ in Silo as 'Sheriff Holston Becker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 04 2023

Poster of 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

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

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

David Oyelowo was 37+ in The Frame as 'Steven Jacobs'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 2013

Poster of Conan

David Oyelowo was 34+ in Conan as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 2010

Poster of 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

David Oyelowo was 33+ in Small Island as 'Gilbert'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 2009

Poster of 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

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

David Oyelowo was 30+ in Five Days as 'Matt Wellings'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 2007

Poster of 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

David Oyelowo was 26+ in Spooks as 'Danny Hunter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002

Poster of 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

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

David Oyelowo was 0+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956

Poster of The Oscars

David Oyelowo was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953