David Oyelowo

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Former member of the National Youth Theatre. David Oyelowo, Actor: Selma. But I think there's room for both styles.

19 wins & 40 nominations. I'm one of a generation brought up on television whose acting is more naturalistic, whereas with some of the older generation it's more heightened. His father is from Oyo State, Western Nigeria while his mother is from Edo State, Southern Nigeria.

He graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), and received the "Scholarship for Excellence" from Nicholas Hytner in 1998. He grew up in Tooting Bec, South London, until he was six, when his family moved to Lagos, Nigeria, where his father Stephen worked for the national airline and mother for a railway company. He graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), and received the "Scholarship for Excellence" from Nicholas Hytner in 1998. As of 2015, has appeared in three films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: He graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), and received the "Scholarship for Excellence" from Nicholas Hytner in 1998. David Oyelowo (pronounced - \"oh-yellow-oh\"), is a classically trained stage actor who has quickly become one of Hollywood's most sought-after talents. You know, royal families are a dime a dozen in Nigeria.

Look back at the leading ladies of the 1980s who made their mark with iconic roles (and some major hairstyles, too).Looking for something to watch? Currently resides in Los Angeles, California. David Oyelowo Celebrity Profile - Check out the latest David Oyelowo photo gallery, … For me, being a Christian has been invaluable: it simply means acting isn't the centre of my life.

David most notably starred as Martin Luther King Jr. in ...

He was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, to Nigerian parents, of the Yoruba tribe.

If you have nothing else, it can be unhealthy. Attended City and Islington College in London, England. It's more like being the king of Sherman Oaks, really. While a guest on "Fresh Air", David told interviewer Terry Gross that his father was a member of a royal family in Nigeria, and his last name literally means "a king deserves respect".

Attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), his course being paid for by the director Nicholas Hytner. It's fascinating to work with a company of actors of such different ages, experience and talents. He was brought up as a Baptist. David Oyelowo also known as 'David O', is a classically trained stage actor who has quickly become one of Hollywood's most sought-after talents. Oyelowo was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, to Nigerian parents. His performance in the title role of the RSC's production of "Henry VI Parts I, II and III" earned him the Ian Charleson Award for outstanding performance by a young actor in a classical theatre role (2001). David Oyelowo is a Golden Globe-nominated actor who started his career as a stage performer before transitioning to the big screen. His surname is pronounced phonetically "oh-yell-oh-oh", that means "title has respect". He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2016 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to drama. a list of 14 images But he also joked, "Now, don't get me wrong. 142.4k Followers, 302 Following, 412 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from David O (@davidoyelowo) I think it's vital to have something outside your acting to keep you rooted in the real world, and help you fill the vacuum. He is best known for his portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr. in the biographical film Selma 2014.. Oyelowo, who is also a screenwriter voice-over artist and producer, was in 2016 appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama.