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David Oyelowo also known as 'David O', is a classically trained stage actor who 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 most notably starred as Martin Luther King Jr. in ...
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Actor (73 credits)
Actor (73 credits)
2017-2019
A Guarda do Leão
(TV Series)
Scar
Scar
- Battle for the Pride Lands
(2019)
... Scar (voice)
- Pride Landers Unite!
(2019)
... Scar (voice)
- The Queen's Visit
(2019)
... Scar (voice)
- Beshte and the Beast
(2018)
... Scar (voice)
- The Underground Adventure
(2018)
... Scar (voice)
2018-2019
Les Misérables
(TV Mini-Series)
Javert
Javert
- Episode #1.6
(2019)
... Javert
- Episode #1.5
(2019)
... Javert
- Episode #1.4
(2019)
... Javert
- Episode #1.3
(2019)
... Javert
- Episode #1.2
(2019)
... Javert
2014-2018
Star Wars: Rebels
(TV Series)
Agent Kallus / Kallus
Agent Kallus / Kallus
- A Fool's Hope
(2018)
... Kallus (voice)
- Family Reunion - and Farewell Part 1
(2018)
... Kallus (voice)
- The Occupation
(2017)
... Kallus (voice)
- In the Name of the Rebellion: Part 1
(2017)
... Kallus (voice)
- Zero Hour: Part 2
(2017)
... Agent Kallus (voice)
2014
Robot Chicken
(TV Series)
Sebastian / Gandalf / Ron Alston
Sebastian / Gandalf / Ron Alston
- Walking Dead Lobster
(2014)
... Sebastian / Gandalf / Ron Alston (voice)
2010-2011
Glenn Martin DDS
(TV Series)
Teacher / Clarence
Teacher / Clarence
- Glenn and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
(2011)
... Teacher (voice)
- Life Swap
(2010)
... Clarence (voice)
2008
A Agência Nº1 de Mulheres Detectives
(TV Series)
Kremlin Busang
Kremlin Busang
- The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
(2008)
... Kremlin Busang
2007
Five Days
(TV Series)
Matt Wellings
Matt Wellings
- Day Seventy Nine
(2007)
... Matt Wellings
- Day Thirty Three
(2007)
... Matt Wellings
- Day Twenty Eight
(2007)
... Matt Wellings
- Day Three
(2007)
... Matt Wellings
- Day One
(2007)
... Matt Wellings
2006
Mayo
(TV Mini-Series)
Eddie Barton, 'Sexy' M.P.
Eddie Barton, 'Sexy' M.P.
- Scrubbed Out
(2006)
... Eddie Barton, 'Sexy' M.P.
2005
As Time Goes By
(TV Series)
Patrick
Patrick
- Reunion Special: Part 2
(2005)
... Patrick
- Reunion Special: Part 1
(2005)
... Patrick
2002-2004
Spooks
(TV Series)
Danny Hunter
Danny Hunter
- The Suffering of Strangers
(2004)
... Danny Hunter (uncredited)
- Frequently Asked Questions
(2004)
... Danny Hunter (uncredited)
- Celebrity
(2004)
... Danny Hunter (uncredited)
- Episode #3.7
(2004)
... Danny Hunter (uncredited)
- Persephone
(2004)
... Danny Hunter
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Director (2 credits)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (94 credits)
Self (94 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
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Played the title role in Aeschylus's tragedy "Prometheus Bound" - Sound Theatre, London. See more »Alternate Names:
David Oyelowo OBEHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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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 was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2016 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to drama. He is an actor in London, England. See more »Star Sign:
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