★ HOW OLD IS DAVID OYELOWO?
David Oyelowo is 50 years old, born April 1, 1976 in NG · Aries.
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About
David Oyelowo became a major film force by playing Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma (2014), earning a Critics' Choice Award and two NAACP Image Awards alongside Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. Born in Nigeria on 1 April 1976, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2016 for his services to drama. An Aries, Oyelowo balances leading roles in prestige dramas like A United Kingdom (2016) and Queen of Katwe (2016) with acclaimed TV work in Spooks and Les Misérables.
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Biography
David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo rose to prominence as a lead actor in prestige biographical and historical dramas. His breakthrough role as Martin Luther King Jr. in the 2014 film Selma earned him a Critics' Choice Award and two NAACP Image Awards, alongside nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a BAFTA Award. He earned praise for playing Louis Gaines in The Butler (2013), Seretse Khama in A United Kingdom (2016), and Robert Katende in Queen of Katwe (2016), while also appearing in ensemble casts of Lincoln (2012), The Help (2011), and Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011). On television, he portrayed MI5 officer Danny Hunter in the British drama series Spooks from 2002–2004 and Javert in the BBC miniseries Les Misérables (2018). He provided voice work as Agent Alexsandr Kallus in the animated series Star Wars Rebels (2014–2018) and Holston Becker in the Apple+ drama series Silo. In 2023, he starred in and co-produced the Paramount+ western series Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Born on 1 April 1976, he is an Aries known for embodying principled, determined characters. In 2016, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his services to drama. As an actor, Oyelowo performs in film and television productions, bringing depth to both lead and supporting roles.
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Trivia
- He portrayed Peter Snowden in the HBO film Nightingale (2014), which also earned him critical acclaim alongside his Selma role.
- His life-path number is 1, associated with leadership and pioneering roles.
- He has worked across major franchises, voicing Agent Kallus in Lucasfilm's Star Wars Rebels animated series.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. David Oyelowo tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
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Frequently asked
- How old is David Oyelowo?
- David Oyelowo is 50 years old (born April 1, 1976).
- When is David Oyelowo's birthday?
- David Oyelowo was born on April 1, 1976.
- What is David Oyelowo's zodiac sign?
- David Oyelowo is a Aries, born April 1, 1976.
- What is David Oyelowo's Chinese zodiac sign?
- David Oyelowo was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is David Oyelowo from?
- David Oyelowo is from NG.
- What does David Oyelowo do?
- David Oyelowo is a actor.
- Is David Oyelowo still alive?
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