Actor David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo
Photo of actor David Oyelowo

Some actors leave an indelible mark on the history of cinema, and David Oyelowo is one of them. Born on 1st April 1976 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK, he went from being a little-known artist to a world idol.

His best works, such as «Rise of the Planet of the Apes», «Jack Reacher», «Red Tails» and «The Paperboy», will forever remain in the memory of viewers. He became a symbol of an entire era, and his work continues to inspire millions.

Place of birth
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Date of birth
1st April 1976
Movies that starred David Oyelowo (12 in total)
Role Play poster

Role Play [2024]

Dave
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway poster

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway [2021]

Nigel Basil-Jones
Chaos Walking poster

Chaos Walking [2021]

Aaron
The Cloverfield Paradox poster

The Cloverfield Paradox [2018]

Kiel
Gringo poster

Gringo [2018]

Harold Soyinka
A Most Violent Year poster

A Most Violent Year [2014]

D.A. Lawrence
Jack Reacher poster

Jack Reacher [2012]

Emerson
Red Tails poster

Red Tails [2012]

Joe 'Lightning' Little
The Paperboy poster

The Paperboy [2012]

Yardley Acheman
Rise of the Planet of the Apes poster

Rise of the Planet of the Apes [2011]

Steven Jacobs
The Last King of Scotland poster

The Last King of Scotland [2006]

Dr. Thomas Junju
A Sound of Thunder poster

A Sound of Thunder [2005]

Marcus Payne