David Oyelowo

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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.

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Known For

The Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Late Night with Seth Meyers

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Silo

The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

The Lion Guard

Home Movie: The Princess Bride

Derailed

Interstellar

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion

Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal

Jack Reacher: When the Man Comes Around

Star Wars Rebels: Steps Into Shadow

Chaos Walking

The Cloverfield Paradox

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

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