Person profile

David Oyelowo

55%WokeWoke score · lower is better65% personal • 41% work

Published titles: 15
Crew roles: 6
Cast roles: 15
Profile updated: October 3, 2026
TMDB person ID: 35013

Personal context

Summary

British-Nigerian actor, director, and producer, David Oyelowo is known for work including Selma, A United Kingdom, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves, alongside dramas and thrillers across film and television. His projects often include historical stories and complex characters, and he has repeatedly spoken about racial representation and unequal opportunities in Hollywood. He has also advocated for women directors and female-led perspectives, and signed the Artists4Ceasefire open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. No public partisan campaigning or LGBTQ advocacy is on record.

Known Work

Published titles

The Book of Clarence
2024
as John the Baptist
92%
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
2023
Producer · 8 ep. (TMDB)as Bass Reeves
16%