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David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Born:1. april 1976

Place of Birth:Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

David Oyelowo, born on April 1, 1976, in England, has captivated audiences worldwide with his versatile performances as an actor, director, and producer. Hailing from Nigerian descent, Oyelowo's rich cultural heritage has undoubtedly influenced his craft and storytelling on screen. His journey into the world of acting began with a serendipitous suggestion from his Theatre Studies teacher, recognizing his raw talent and potential to shine in the industry.

Determined to hone his skills, Oyelowo delved into the world of arts by enrolling in an Art foundation course after completing his A levels. It was during this time that he began to showcase his exceptional talent and dedication to the craft. In a groundbreaking moment in December 2000, Oyelowo made history by becoming the first black actor to portray an English monarch for the Royal Shakespeare Company, taking on the iconic title role in "Henry VI."

His portrayal not only broke barriers but also garnered critical acclaim, earning him the prestigious 'Ian Charleson' Award in 2001 for his outstanding performance as a newcomer in a classical play. Oyelowo's ability to embody complex characters with depth and authenticity has solidified his reputation as a formidable talent in the industry, setting him apart as a true artist with a unique perspective.

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Interstellar

Interstellar

School Principal

2014

The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.
The Help

The Help

Preacher Green

2011

Aibileen Clark is a middle-aged African-American maid who has spent her life raising white children and has recently lost her only son; Minny Jackson is an African-American maid who has often offended her employers despite her family's struggles with money and her desperate need for jobs; and Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan is a young white woman who has recently moved back home after graduating college to find out her childhood maid has mysteriously disappeared. These three stories intertwine to explain how life in Jackson, Mississippi revolves around "the help"; yet they are always kept at a certain distance because of racial lines.
Jack Reacher

Jack Reacher

Det. Emerson

2012

One morning in an ordinary town, five people are shot dead in a seemingly random attack. All evidence points to a single suspect: an ex-military sniper who is quickly brought into custody. The interrogation yields one written note: 'Get Jack Reacher!'. Reacher, an enigmatic ex-Army investigator, believes the authorities have the right man but agrees to help the sniper's defense attorney. However, the more Reacher delves into the case, the less clear-cut it appears. So begins an extraordinary chase for the truth, pitting Jack Reacher against an unexpected enemy, with a skill for violence and a secret to keep.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Steven Jacobs

2011

A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.
Role Play

Role Play

Dave

2023

Emma has a wonderful husband and two kids in the suburbs of New Jersey – she also has a secret life as an assassin for hire – a secret that her husband David discovers when the couple decide to spice up their marriage with a little role play.
Lincoln

Lincoln

Corporal Ira Clark

2012

The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
The Cloverfield Paradox

The Cloverfield Paradox

Kiel

2018

Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality.
Chaos Walking

Chaos Walking

Aaron

2021

Two unlikely companions embark on a perilous adventure through the badlands of an unexplored planet as they try to escape a dangerous and disorienting reality, where all inner thoughts are seen and heard by everyone.
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

Nigel Basil-Jones

2021

Peter Rabbit runs away from his human family when he learns they are going to portray him in a bad light in their book. Soon, he crosses paths with an older rabbit who ropes him into a heist.
The Midnight Sky

The Midnight Sky

Adewole

2020

A lone scientist in the Arctic races to contact a crew of astronauts returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe.
The Last King of Scotland

The Last King of Scotland

Dr. Thomas Junju

2006

Young Scottish doctor, Nicholas Garrigan decides it's time for an adventure after he finishes his formal education, so he decides to try his luck in Uganda, and arrives during the downfall of President Obote. General Idi Amin comes to power and asks Garrigan to become his personal doctor.
The Paperboy

The Paperboy

Yardley Acheman

2012

As investigative reporter Ward Jansen and his partner Yardley Acheman chase a sensational, career-making story with the help of Ward's younger brother Jack and sultry death-row groupie Charlotte Bless, the pair tries to prove violent swamp-dweller Hillary Van Wetter was framed for the murder of a corrupt local sheriff.
See How They Run

See How They Run

Mervyn Cocker-Norris

2022

In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard and eager rookie Constable Stalker take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the glamorously sordid theater underground, investigating the mysterious homicide at their own peril.
Red Tails

Red Tails

Joe 'Lightning' Little

2012

The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.
Derailed

Derailed

Patrol Officer

2005

When two married business executives having an affair are blackmailed by a violent criminal, they are forced to turn the tables on him to save their families.
A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

The It (voice)

2018

After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.
Gringo

Gringo

Harold Soyinka

2018

An American businessman with a stake in a pharmaceutical company that's about to go public finds his life is thrown into turmoil by an incident in Mexico.
The Book of Clarence

The Book of Clarence

John the Baptist

2024

Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out.
A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Seretse Khama

2016

The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.
A Most Violent Year

A Most Violent Year

D.A. Lawrence

2014

A thriller set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city's history, and centered on the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built.
Queen of Katwe

Queen of Katwe

Robert Katende

2016

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
As You Like It

As You Like It

Orlando De Boys

2006

Witty, playful and utterly magical, the story is a compelling romantic adventure in which Rosalind and Orlando's celebrated courtship is played out against a backdrop of political rivalry, banishment and exile in the Forest of Arden - set in 19th-century Japan.
A Sound of Thunder

A Sound of Thunder

Marcus Payne

2005

When a hunter sent back to the prehistoric era runs off the path he must not leave, he causes a chain reaction that alters history in disastrous ways.

Produksjon

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Producer

2016

The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.