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David Oyelowo

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David Oyelowo (pronounced - "oh-yellow-oh"), a classically trained stage actor,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 received numerous accolades for the recent independent film... See full bio »

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Filmography

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2013 The Butler (post-production)
Louis Gaines
 
2013 Default (post-production)
Atlas
 
2013/I Nina (post-production)
Clifton Henderson
 
2013 Complicit
Edward Ekubo
 
2012 Jack Reacher
Emerson
 
2012 Lincoln
Corporal Ira Clark
 
2012 The Paperboy
Yardley Acheman
 
2012 Middle of Nowhere
Brian
 
2012 Red Tails
Joe 'Lightning' Little
 
2011 96 Minutes
Duane
 
2011 The Help
Preacher Green
 
2011 Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Steven Jacobs
 
2010-2011 Glenn Martin DDS (TV series)
Clarence / Teacher
– Glenn and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (2011) … Teacher (voice)
– Life Swap (2010) … Clarence (voice)
 
2011 The Good Wife (TV series)
Judge Edward Weldon
– Two Courts (2011) … Judge Edward Weldon
 
2011 Rahab (short)
Cen
 
2010 Blood and Oil (TV movie)
Keme Tobodo
 
2009 Small Island (TV movie)
Gilbert
 
2009/I Rage
Homer
 
2008 Who Do You Love
Muddy Waters
 
2008 Sweet Nothing in My Ear (TV movie)
Leonard Grisham
 
2008 The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (TV series)
Kremlin Busang
– The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008) … Kremlin Busang
 
2008 The Passion (TV mini-series)
Joseph of Arimathea
– Episode #1.4 (2008) … Joseph of Arimathea
 
2008 A Raisin in the Sun (TV movie)
Joseph Asagai
 
2007 Five Days (TV series)
Matt Wellings
– Day Seventy Nine (2007) … Matt Wellings
– Day Twenty Eight (2007) … Matt Wellings
– Day Three (2007) … Matt Wellings
– Day One (2007) … Matt Wellings
 
2007 Spooks Interactive (Video Game)
Danny Hunter
 
2006 Born Equal (TV movie)
Yemi
 
2006 The Last King of Scotland
Dr. Junju
 
2006 As You Like It
Orlando De Boys
 
2006 The Gil Mayo Mysteries (TV series)
Eddie Barton, 'Sexy' M.P.
– Episode #1.8 (2006) … Eddie Barton, 'Sexy' M.P.
 
2006 Shoot the Messenger
Joseph Pascale
 
2006 American Blend
Mercury
 
2005 As Time Goes By (TV series)
Patrick
– Reunion Special: Part 2 (2005) … Patrick
– Reunion Special: Part 1 (2005) … Patrick
 
2005/I Derailed
Patrol Officer
 
2005 The Best Man
Graham
 
2005 A Sound of Thunder
Payne
 
2002-2004 MI-5 (TV series)
Danny Hunter
– Episode #3.10 (2004) … Danny Hunter (uncredited)
– Episode #3.9 (2004) … Danny Hunter (uncredited)
– Episode #3.8 (2004) … Danny Hunter (uncredited)
– Episode #3.7 (2004) … Danny Hunter (uncredited)
– Episode #3.6 (2004) … Danny Hunter (uncredited)
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2004 End of the Line (short)
Commuter
 
2002 Tomorrow La Scala!
Charlie
 
2001 Dog Eat Dog
CJ
 
2001/II Circles (short)
 
1998 Maisie Raine (TV series)
Sonny McDonald
– Food of Love (1998) … Sonny McDonald
 
1998 Brothers and Sisters (TV series)
Lester Peters
 
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2009 Big Guy (short) (executive producer)
 
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2009 Big Guy (short)
 
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2006 Graham & Alice (TV short)
 
Show ShowSelf (10 titles)
2013 The 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee (also archive footage)
 
2011-2012 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.13 (2012) … Himself
– Episode dated 17 December 2012 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #7.14 (2011) … Himself
 
2012 The Big Picture (TV series)
Himself
– Red Tails (2012) … Himself
 
2011 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Joe's Place (documentary)
Narrator
 
2007 British Film Forever (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
– Sauce, Satire and Silliness: The Story of British Comedy (2007) … Himself
– Bullets, Bombs and Bridges: The Story of the War Film (2007) … Himself
– Corsets, Cleavage and Country Houses: The Story of British Costume Drama (2007) … Himself
 
2006 The World's Greatest Actor (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 RI:SE (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 November 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 May 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2002 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 May 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2013 The Frame (TV series)
 
2012 Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Book 'Actors on Shakespeare, Henry VI Part 1' published July 2003. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 1 Article  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Personal Quote:

I think it's vital to have something outside your acting to keep you rooted in the real world, and help you fill the vacuum. If you have nothing else, it can be unhealthy. For me being a Christian has been invaluable: it simply means acting isn't the centre of my life. See more »

Trivia:

He attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, his course being paid for by the director Nicholas Hytner. See more »

Star Sign:

Aries