David Oyelowo
David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo, born on April 1, 1976, is a multifaceted British talent, distinguished by his commanding presence and versatile range in film and television. His portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr. in "Selma" earned him critical acclaim and an OBE, while roles in "The Butler" and "A United Kingdom" further cemented his status as a leading actor. Beyond his performances, Oyelowo has directed and produced, showcasing his influence on the industry. His television work includes "Spooks" and the BBC's "Les Misérables," alongside voice acting for "Star Wars Rebels." In 2023, he starred in and co-produced "Lawmen: Bass Reeves," marking a significant step in his career as a producer and actor.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
59 credits across 3 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Clarissa | Peter | Film |
| 2026 | Newborn | Chris Newborn | Film |
| 2026 | Newborn | Producer | Film |
| 2025 | Government Cheese | Hampton Chambers | TV |
| 2025 | Government Cheese | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2024 | Big Cats, Small World | Narrator (voice) | TV |
| 2023 | Lawmen: Bass Reeves | Bass Reeves | TV |
| 2023 | Role Play | Dave | Film |
| 2023 | Lawmen: Bass Reeves | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2022 | The Tiger Who Came to Tea | The Tiger (voice) | Film |
| 2022 | Earth's Great Rivers II | Self - Narrator (voice) | TV |
| 2022 | See How They Run | Mervyn Cocker-Norris | Film |
| 2021 | Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway | Nigel Basil-Jones | Film |
| 2020 | The Water Man | Amos Boone | Film |
| 2020 | The Midnight Sky | Adewole | Film |
| 2020 | The Water Man | Director | Film |
| 2020 | The Water Man | Producer | Film |
| 2019 | Don't Let Go | Detective Jack Radcliff | Film |
| 2019 | Don't Let Go | Producer | Film |
| 2018 | The Cloverfield Paradox | Kiel | Film |
| 2018 | Les Misérables | Javert | TV |
| 2018 | A Wrinkle in Time | The It (voice) | Film |
| 2018 | Gringo | Harold Soyinka | Film |
| 2018 | Les Misérables | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2017 | The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar | Scar (voice) | Film |
| 2016 | Queen of Katwe | Robert Katende | Film |
| 2016 | A United Kingdom | Seretse Khama | Film |
| 2016 | A United Kingdom | Producer | Film |
| 2015 | Captive | Brian Nichols | Film |
| 2015 | Captive | Producer | Film |
| 2014 | A Most Violent Year | D.A. Lawrence | Film |
| 2014 | Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion | Agent Kallus (voice) | Film |
| 2014 | Selma | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | Film |
| 2014 | Star Wars Rebels | Agent Kallus (voice) | TV |
| 2014 | Interstellar | School Principal | Film |
| 2013 | The Butler | Louis Gaines | Film |
| 2013 | Complicit | Edward Ekubo | Film |
| 2012 | Lincoln | Corporal Ira Clark | Film |
| 2012 | Middle of Nowhere | Brian | Film |
| 2012 | The Paperboy | Yardley Acheman | Film |
| 2012 | Jack Reacher | Det. Emerson | Film |
| 2012 | Rahab | Cen | Film |
| 2012 | Red Tails | Joe 'Lightning' Little | Film |
| 2011 | 96 Minutes | Duane | Film |
| 2011 | Rise of the Planet of the Apes | Steven Jacobs | Film |
| 2009 | Rage | Homer | Film |
| 2008 | Who Do You Love | Muddy Waters | Film |
| 2008 | A Raisin in the Sun | Joseph Asagai | Film |
| 2008 | The Passion | Joseph of Arimathea | TV |
| 2007 | Five Days | Matt Wellings | TV |
| 2006 | Born Equal | Yemi | Film |
| 2006 | As You Like It | Orlando De Boys | Film |
| 2006 | American Blend | Mercury | Film |
| 2006 | The Last King of Scotland | Dr. Thomas Junju | Film |
| 2005 | A Sound of Thunder | Marcus Payne | Film |
| 2005 | The Best Man | Graham | Film |
| 2005 | Derailed | Patrol Officer | Film |
| 2001 | Dog Eat Dog | CJ | TV |
| Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Affair | Reverend Elijah Grant | Film |
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