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David Oyelowo is a British actor, director and producer celebrated for commanding portrayals of real-life figures. He rose to prominence playing Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma (2014), the same year he drew acclaim for the HBO film Nightingale. He also earned praise as Louis Gaines in The Butler, Seretse Khama in A United Kingdom, which he also helped produce, and Robert Katende in Queen of Katwe. His supporting film work includes The Last King of Scotland, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Help, Lincoln, Red Tails, Jack Reacher and Interstellar. He began with a 1999 Royal Shakespeare Company season in Volpone, Oroonoko and Antony and Cleopatra. On television he played MI5 officer Danny Hunter in Spooks, Javert in the BBC's Les Misérables and Holston Becker in Silo, voiced Agent Kallus in Star Wars Rebels, and stars in and co-produces Lawmen: Bass Reeves. His honors include a Critics' Choice Award, two NAACP Image Awards and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a BAFTA Award. Appointed OBE in 2016, Oyelowo brings eloquence, purpose and presence to every stage.
- Active since 1999
- Born in Oxford
- Honors: British honours (OBE/MBE)
- Category: Actor
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The estimated booking fee for David Oyelowo is $50K–$100K. The final figure depends on the date, location, event type and what's required, and travel, production and hospitality are usually extra.
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- Starred in The Last King of Scotland as Dr. Junju
- Starred in The Help as Preacher Green
- Starred in Lincoln as Corporal Ira Clark
- Starred in Red Tails as 1st Lt. Joe "Lightning" Little
- Starred in The Butler as Louis Gaines
- Starred in Interstellar as School Principal
- Starred in Selma as Martin Luther King Jr.
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What is the typical fee range for David Oyelowo?
Our estimate puts David Oyelowo in the $50K–$100K range (estimate).
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