David Oyelowo
David Oyelowo was born in Oxford in 1976. His family originates from Nigeria. David studied Theatre Studies for A level and his teacher suggested he should become an actor. After A levels David enrolled for a year on an Art foundation course. In December 2000 David became the first black actor to play an English monarch for the RSC taking the title role in Henry VI. His performance won him the 'Ian Charleson' Award 2001 for best newcomer in a classical play.
David Oyelowo awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Georgia Film Critics Association (GAFCA) | Winner Breakthrough Award | (David Oyelowo, Default, A Most Violent Year, Nightingale, Selma) | Interstellar |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Behind the Voice Actors Awards | Nominee BTVA Television Voice Acting Award | Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series (Freddie Prinze Jr., Taylor Gray, Vanessa Marshall, Steve Blum, Tiya Sircar, Dee Bradley Baker, David Oyelowo, Lars Mikkelsen, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Stephen Stanton) | Star Wars Rebels |
| 2017 | Behind the Voice Actors Awards | Nominee BTVA Television Voice Acting Award | Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role (David Oyelowo) | Star Wars Rebels |
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