David Oyelowo

Biography

David Oyelowo (born April 1, 1976) is an English actor, director and producer. His family originates from Nigeria. David studied Theatre Studies for A level and his teacher suggested he should become an actor. After A levels David enrolled for a year on an Art foundation course. In December 2000 David became the first black actor to play an English monarch for the RSC taking the title role in Henry VI. His performance won him the 'Ian Charleson' Award 2001 for best newcomer in a classical play.

Known For

Interstellar

as School Principal

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

as Steven Jacobs

The Help

as Preacher Green

Jack Reacher

as Det. Emerson

Lincoln

as Corporal Ira Clark

The Cloverfield Paradox

as Kiel

The Butler

as Louis Gaines

Chaos Walking

as Aaron

Selma

as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Last King of Scotland

as Dr. Thomas Junju