David Oyelowo: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 45
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 2001–2024
- box office
- $489M
- nominations
- 3
- average score
- 56
- Born
- April 1, 1976 (age 50)
- Birthplace
- Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
- Full name
- David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo
- Citizenship
- British, Nigerian, American
- Occupations
- Actor, Director, Producer
- Years active
- 1998-present
- Spouses
- Jessica Watson
- Children
- 4
The Best David Oyelowo Movies
The highest-rated films David Oyelowo is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Tiger Who Came to Tea (2019) scores highest, at 84. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 84 The Tiger Who Came to Tea 2019 · The Tiger (voice) -
Movie Echo Score: Score 66 Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway 2021 · Nigel Basil-Jones -
Movie Echo Score: Score 66 The Water Man 2021 · Amos Boone -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 Don't Let Go 2019 · Jack Radcliff -
Movie Echo Score: Score 64 See How They Run 2022 · Mervyn Cocker-Norris -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 The Midnight Sky 2020 · Adewole
David Oyelowo's Career in Numbers
David Oyelowo's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Oyelowo works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Dog Eat Dog (2001) to The Book of Clarence (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
David Oyelowo Movies by Decade
- 2000s 9
- 2010s 21
- 2020s 11
The 2010s were David Oyelowo's busiest decade, with 21 films.
David Oyelowo Movies by Genre
- Drama 13
- Action 5
- Adventure 5
- Tv movie 3
- Documentary 2
- Sci-Fi 2
- Family 2
- Biography 2
- Romance 2
- History 1
Drama is the genre David Oyelowo has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of action (5).
David Oyelowo Career Milestones
- First film
- Dog Eat Dog 2001
- Biggest box office hit
- The Butler $177M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Tiger Who Came to Tea Movie Echo Score 84
- Newest film
- The Book of Clarence 2024
David Oyelowo Filmography: Every Movie
Every film David Oyelowo is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 40 as actor. Rated films average a score of 56. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by David Oyelowo
1David Oyelowo Movies as an Actor
40- 2024
Role Play as Dave Brackett · Action Worldwide box office: $576K Movie Echo Score: 42 - 2024
The Book of Clarence as John the Baptist · Adventure Worldwide box office: $6.21M Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2023
Lawmen: Bass Reeves as Bass Reeves · Drama - 2022
See How They Run as Mervyn Cocker-Norris · History Worldwide box office: $22M Movie Echo Score: 64 - 2022
Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire as Narrator · Documentary - 2021
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway as Nigel Basil-Jones · Adventure Worldwide box office: $154M Movie Echo Score: 66 - 2021
The Water Man as Amos Boone · Adventure Worldwide box office: $383K Movie Echo Score: 66 - 2021
Chaos Walking as Aaron · Action Worldwide box office: $26.5M Movie Echo Score: 36 - 2021
The Girl Before as Edward · Drama - 2020
The Midnight Sky as Adewole · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $70K Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2020
Come Away as Jack Littleton · Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.69M Movie Echo Score: 37 - 2019
The Tiger Who Came to Tea as The Tiger (voice) · Family Worldwide box office: $461K Movie Echo Score: 84 - 2019
Don't Let Go as Jack Radcliff · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.29M Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2018
Gringo as Harold Soyinka · Action Worldwide box office: $11M Movie Echo Score: 51 - 2018
The Cloverfield Paradox as Kiel · Action Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2018
Family Feud as 2148 Descendant · Music - 2017
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People Documentary - 2016
Five Nights in Maine Drama Worldwide box office: $15.6K - 2016
Star Wars Rebels: Steps Into Shadow as Agent Kallus (voice) · Adventure - 2015
Captive Drama Worldwide box office: $2.8M - 2015
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal as Agent Kallus (voice) · Sci-Fi - 2014
A Most Violent Year Action Worldwide box office: $12M - 2014
Selma Biography Worldwide box office: $67.8M - 2014
9 Kisses as Arm Wrestling Man #1 · Romance - 2014
Default Thriller - 2014
Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion as Agent Kallus (voice) · Family - 2014
Nightingale as Peter Snowden · Drama - 2013
Lee Daniels' The Butler Biography - 2013
The Butler as Louis Gaines · Drama Worldwide box office: $177M - 2013
Complicit as Edward Ekubo · Drama - 2012
Middle of Nowhere Drama Worldwide box office: $237K - 2010
Blood And Oil as Keme Tobodo · Drama - 2009
Small Island as Gilbert · Drama - 2008
Sweet Nothing in My Ear as Leonard Grisham · Tv movie - 2008
A Raisin in the Sun as Joseph Asagai · Tv movie - 2006
Born Equal as Yemi · Tv movie - 2006
As You Like It as Orlando De Boys · Drama Worldwide box office: $563K - 2006
Shoot the Messenger as Joseph Pascale · Drama - 2005
The Best Man as Graham · Comedy - 2001
Dog Eat Dog as CJ
David Oyelowo: Awards & Nominations
3 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 2013 to 2015. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Critics' Choice 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination -
Spirit Awards 1 nomination
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20th Critics' Choice Awards- David Oyelowo: Nominated Best Actor Selma
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72nd Golden Globe Awards- David Oyelowo: Nominated Best Actor – Drama Selma
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28th Film Independent Spirit Awards- David Oyelowo: Nominated Best Supporting Male Middle of Nowhere
Who Is David Oyelowo?
David Oyelowo was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England in 1976 and is 50 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo OBE (born 1 April 1976) is a critically acclaimed British-American actor, director, and producer. He has received numerous accolades including a Critics' Choice Award, two NAACP Image Awards, and multiple nominations for Golden Globe Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, Screen Actors Guild Award, and a BAFTA Award. Oyelowo was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2016 for his exceptional contributions to drama. He is best known for his performance as Martin Luther King Jr. in the film 'Selma' (2014) and Peter Snowdin in the HBO film 'Nightingale' (2014). His remarkable performances in 'The Butler' (2013), 'A United Kingdom' (2016), and 'Queen of Katwe' (2016) have also garnered significant appreciation.
Born in Oxford, England, to Nigerian parents, Oyelowo has an interesting cross-cultural background. His family moved to Lagos, Nigeria, when he was six and returned to London when he was 14. Enthralled by the performances of Sidney Poitier and Denzel Washington, Oyelowo nurtured dreams of acting since childhood. Subsequently, he attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), launching his acclaimed acting career in 1998. On television, he has portrayed MI5 officer Danny Hunter in 'Spooks' (2002–2004) and Javert in the BBC miniseries 'Les Misérables' (2018). Oyelowo's unique contribution extends to voice roles in Star Wars Rebels and the Apple+ drama series Silo. He is set to star in and co-produce the 2023 Paramount+ western series Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
Who David Oyelowo Makes Movies With
The actors and directors David Oyelowo shares the most films with. Ava DuVernay comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Alfred Molina (4).
David Oyelowo: Questions & Answers
How many movies David Oyelowo has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has David Oyelowo been in?
David Oyelowo is credited on 45 films, from 2001 to 2024. 40 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is David Oyelowo's highest-grossing movie?
The Butler (2013) is David Oyelowo's biggest box office hit, with $177M worldwide, ahead of Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) ($154M). Across every film with box office figures, David Oyelowo's movies have made $489M.
David Oyelowo's biggest hits What is the best David Oyelowo movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Oyelowo's best-rated film is The Tiger Who Came to Tea (2019) with a score of 84, followed by Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) (66).
Best David Oyelowo movies, ranked Has David Oyelowo won an Oscar?
David Oyelowo has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, David Oyelowo has 0 wins from 3 nominations.
How old is David Oyelowo?
David Oyelowo is 50 years old, born on April 1, 1976 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.
What is David Oyelowo's newest movie?
The most recent film on David Oyelowo's filmography is Becoming King (2024), in the role of Self.
Who does David Oyelowo work with most often?
David Oyelowo shares the most films with Ava DuVernay (4 films), Alfred Molina (4 films) and Benedict Cumberbatch (4 films).
The Best David Oyelowo Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 45 credits.
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