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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The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Oscars
Tony Awards
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
The One Show
The Good Wife
Late Night with Seth Meyers
After Midnight
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Silo
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
Maisie Raine
Mayo
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
The Lion Guard
The Help
Lincoln
Interstellar
Derailed
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
A Wrinkle in Time
Spooks
Star Wars Rebels
See How They Run
Tomorrow La Scala!
Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
Chaos Walking
Jack Reacher: When the Man Comes Around
The Passion
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Come Away
Jack Reacher
The Cloverfield Paradox
The Midnight Sky
A Most Violent Year
The Butler
Les Misérables
Red Tails
The Girl Before
Government Cheese
Role Play
Don't Let Go
Selma
The Water Man
Small Island
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Gringo
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