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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 will be
48 in National Theatre Live: Coriolanus
as 'Coriolanus'.
Thu, Jan 02 2025
Poster of Becoming King
Becoming King
David Oyelowo was
47 in Becoming King
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 19 2024
Poster of The After
The After
David Oyelowo was
47 in The After
as 'Dayo'.
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'.
Thu, Jan 11 2024
Poster of Role Play
Role Play
David Oyelowo was
47 in Role Play
as 'Dave'.
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)'.
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'.
Fri, Sep 09 2022
Poster of Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire
Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire
David Oyelowo was
46 in Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire
as 'Narrator'.
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'.
Thu, Mar 25 2021
Poster of Chaos Walking
Chaos Walking
David Oyelowo was
44 in Chaos Walking
as 'Aaron'.
Wed, Feb 24 2021
Poster of The Midnight Sky
The Midnight Sky
David Oyelowo was
44 in The Midnight Sky
as 'Adewole'.
Thu, Dec 10 2020
Poster of Come Away
Come Away
David Oyelowo was
44 in Come Away
as 'Jack Littleton'.
Thu, Nov 12 2020
Poster of The Bastard King
The Bastard King
David Oyelowo was
44 in The Bastard King
as 'The Bastard King / Narrator'.
Tue, Sep 29 2020
Poster of The Water Man
The Water Man
David Oyelowo was
44 in The Water Man
as 'Amos Boone'.
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'.
Fri, Aug 30 2019
Poster of Gringo
Gringo
David Oyelowo was
41 in Gringo
as 'Harold Soyinka'.
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)'.
Thu, Mar 08 2018
Poster of The Cloverfield Paradox
The Cloverfield Paradox
David Oyelowo was
41 in The Cloverfield Paradox
as 'Kiel'.
Sun, Feb 04 2018
Poster of Family Feud
Family Feud
David Oyelowo was
41 in Family Feud
as '2148 Descendant'.
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
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)'.
Sat, Jul 29 2017
Poster of A United Kingdom
A United Kingdom
David Oyelowo was
40 in A United Kingdom
as 'Seretse Khama'.
Fri, Nov 25 2016
Poster of Queen of Katwe
Queen of Katwe
David Oyelowo was
40 in Queen of Katwe
as 'Robert Katende'.
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'.
Fri, Aug 05 2016
Poster of Nina
Nina
David Oyelowo was
40 in Nina
as 'Clifton Henderson'.
Fri, Apr 22 2016
Poster of Captive
Captive
David Oyelowo was
39 in Captive
as 'Brian Nichols'.
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)'.
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'.
Wed, Dec 31 2014
Poster of Selma
Selma
David Oyelowo was
38 in Selma
as 'Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'.
Thu, Dec 25 2014
Poster of 9 Kisses
9 Kisses
David Oyelowo was
38 in 9 Kisses
as 'Arm Wrestling Man #1'.
Thu, Dec 11 2014
Poster of Interstellar
Interstellar
David Oyelowo was
38 in Interstellar
as 'School Principal'.
Wed, Nov 05 2014
Poster of Default
Default
David Oyelowo was
38 in Default
as 'Atlas'.
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)'.
Fri, Oct 03 2014
Poster of Nightingale
Nightingale
David Oyelowo was
38 in Nightingale
as 'Peter Snowden'.
Tue, Jun 17 2014
Poster of The Butler
The Butler
David Oyelowo was
37 in The Butler
as 'Louis Gaines'.
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'.
Tue, May 07 2013
Poster of Complicit
Complicit
David Oyelowo was
36 in Complicit
as 'Edward Ekubo'.
Sat, Feb 16 2013
Poster of Jack Reacher
Jack Reacher
David Oyelowo was
36 in Jack Reacher
as 'Det. Emerson'.
Thu, Dec 20 2012
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
David Oyelowo was
36 in Lincoln
as 'Corporal Ira Clark'.
Fri, Nov 09 2012
Poster of Middle of Nowhere
Middle of Nowhere
David Oyelowo was
36 in Middle of Nowhere
as 'Brian'.
Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of The Paperboy
The Paperboy
David Oyelowo was
36 in The Paperboy
as 'Yardley Acheman'.
Fri, Sep 14 2012
Poster of Rahab
Rahab
David Oyelowo was
36 in Rahab
as 'Cen'.
Fri, May 04 2012
Poster of Red Tails
Red Tails
David Oyelowo was
35 in Red Tails
as 'Joe 'Lightning' Little'.
Thu, Jan 19 2012
Poster of 96 Minutes
96 Minutes
David Oyelowo was
35 in 96 Minutes
as 'Duane'.
Fri, Oct 14 2011
Poster of The Help
The Help
David Oyelowo was
35 in The Help
as 'Preacher Green'.
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'.
Wed, Aug 03 2011
Poster of Rage
Rage
David Oyelowo was
33 in Rage
as 'Homer'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Feb 25 2008
Poster of Born Equal
Born Equal
David Oyelowo was
30 in Born Equal
as 'Yemi'.
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'.
Fri, Sep 01 2006
Poster of Shoot the Messenger
Shoot the Messenger
David Oyelowo was
30 in Shoot the Messenger
as 'Joseph Pascale'.
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'.
Thu, Jan 12 2006
Poster of Derailed
Derailed
David Oyelowo was
29 in Derailed
as 'Patrol Officer'.
Fri, Nov 11 2005
Poster of The Best Man
The Best Man
David Oyelowo was
29 in The Best Man
as 'Graham'.
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'.
Sun, May 15 2005
Poster of Tomorrow La Scala!
Tomorrow La Scala!
David Oyelowo was
26 in Tomorrow La Scala!
as 'Charlie'.
Tue, Dec 10 2002
Poster of Dog Eat Dog
Dog Eat Dog
David Oyelowo was
25 in Dog Eat Dog
as 'CJ'.
Fri, Dec 07 2001
Poster of Sweet Thunder
Sweet Thunder
David Oyelowo will be
48+ in Sweet Thunder
as 'Sugar Ray Robinson'.
Unreleased
Poster of Solitary
Solitary
David Oyelowo will be
48+ in Solitary
as 'Chris Newborn'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 05 2023
Poster of Silo
Silo
David Oyelowo was
47+ in Silo
as 'Sheriff Holston Becker'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 04 2023
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
David Oyelowo was
46+ in Sherri
as 'Self - Guest'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 29 2020
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
David Oyelowo was
43+ in Tamron Hall
as 'Self - Guest'.
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)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 2019
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
David Oyelowo was
42+ in Les Misérables
as 'Javert'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2013
Poster of The Frame
The Frame
David Oyelowo was
37+ in The Frame
as 'Steven Jacobs'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 2013
Poster of Conan
Conan
David Oyelowo was
34+ in Conan
as 'Self'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 29 2010
Poster of Small Island
Small Island
David Oyelowo was
33+ in Small Island
as 'Gilbert'.
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Glenn Martin, DDS
Glenn Martin, DDS
David Oyelowo was
33+ in Glenn Martin, DDS
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 15 2009
Poster of The Passion
The Passion
David Oyelowo was
31+ in The Passion
as 'Joseph of Arimathea'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 16 2008
Poster of Five Days
Five Days
David Oyelowo was
30+ in Five Days
as 'Matt Wellings'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 2007
Poster of Mayo
Mayo
David Oyelowo was
29+ in Mayo
as 'Eddie Barton, 'Sexy' M.P.'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Spooks
Spooks
David Oyelowo was
26+ in Spooks
as 'Danny Hunter'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002
Poster of Maisie Raine
Maisie Raine
David Oyelowo was
22+ in Maisie Raine
as 'Sonny McDonald'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 28 1998
Poster of The View
The View
David Oyelowo was
21+ in The View
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
David Oyelowo was
0+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
David Oyelowo was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953