Born David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo on the 1st April 1976, in Oxford, England he is an actor and producer, best known to the world for appearing in the films “Jack Reacher” (2012), “Lee Daniels` The Butler” (2013), “Nightingale” (2014), and “Selma” (2014), among others.
Have you ever wondered ow rich David Oyelowo is, as of mid- 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that David`s net worth is as high as $3 million, an amount he has earned through his career in the entertainment industry. Apart from his work as an actor, he has also produced several films, including “Five Nights In Maine” (2015), and “Nina” (2016) which have also increased his net worth.
David Oyelowo Net Worth $3 Million
David is of Nigerian ancestry, both parents of Yoruba ethnicity. He was a student of the City and Islington College, where he was influenced by his teacher to venture into acting. After graduation he enrolled in an art foundation course at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. After three years his education was finished, and his career was ready for start.
Before appearing on screens, David worked hard in theaters, appearing on stage in several productions including “Volpone”, “Antony and Cleopatra” and “This England: The Histories”. To speak further of his stage credits, David was also a part of the “Prometheus Bound” in 2005, and in 2006 he directed “The White Devil”. His net worth was well set.
He made his first appearance in front of the camera in brief roles in such productions as “Maisie Raine” (1998), “Brothers And Sisters” (1998), and in 2001 he had a supporting role in the film “Dog Eat Dog”. The following year he was cast as Danny Hunter in the TV series “MI-5”, and stayed in the show until 2004. The role launched him further into the acting world, as in 2005 he had several successful projects, including “Derailed” starring Jennifer Aniston and Vincent Cassel, “The Best Man”, and “A Sound Of Thunder” with Ben Kingsley and Edward Burns in lead roles.
However, in the second half of the 2000s, David only appeared in small roles, including “American Blend” (2006), “Shoot The Messenger” (2006), “Who Do You Love” (2008), “Rage” (2009), and “Small Island”, among others. Nevertheless, it certainly helped his career as these films were quite successful, both commercially and artistically, and from 2010 his career has gone only upwards, and so has his net worth. In 2010 he was selected for the supporting role of Keme Tobodo in the film “Blood and Oil”, alongside Naomie Harris and Jodhi May. The next year he featured in Rupert Wyatt`s accomplishment “Rise of the Planet Of The Apes”, alongside James Franco, Andy Serkis and Freida Pinto, which only increased further his net worth. 2012 was quite busy for David as he starred in several projects, including “Red Tails”, with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Gerald McRaney, then “Middle Of Nowhere” (2012), with Emayatzy Corinealdi and Lorraine Toussaint, and “The Paperboy”, with such acting greats as Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman and Jon Cusack, all of which have increased his net worth.
In 2013 he was a part of the Lee Daniels` “The Butler”, and 2014 year was his best so far, as he portrayed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Ava DuVernay`s “Selma”, and was also the lead in Elliott Lester`s “Nightingale”, playing Peter Snowden. Furthermore, he found his way into the cast of Christopher Nolan`s “Interstellar”, alongside Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, as School`s Principal.
To speak further of his film credits, David has starred in films “Five Nights In Maine” (2015), “Captive” (2015), and “Queen Of Katwe” (2016), all of which added a substantial amount to his net worth. Most recently, David has been selected to appear in the film “God Particle”, which will be released in the early 2017. Thanks to his skills, David has received several prestigious nominations and awards, including the two Golden Globe Award nominations; first one in category Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for his work on film “Nightingale” (2014), and second one in category Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for his work on film “Selma”. He also won two Black Reel awards for the same films; Outstanding Actor in TV Movie or Limited Series for “Nightingale”, and Outstanding Actor, Motion Picture in Motion Picture for “Selma”, among many other awards.
In 2016 he was made Officer of the British Empire, for his contribution to drama.
Regarding his personal life, David has been married to Jessica since 1998; the couple has four children.
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (2013), Kermode Award for Best Actor, Black Reel Award for Best Actor, Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries (2014), African-American Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor (2014)
Nominations
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie (2014)
Movies
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Middle of Nowhere (2012), The Butler (2013), Selma (2014), Lincoln (2012), “Five Nights In Maine” (2015), “Captive” (2015), “Queen Of Katwe” (2016)
TV Shows
Spooks (2002-2004), Five Days (2007), Star Wars Rebels (2014-), Glenn Martin, DDS (2010-2012)
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[defending Benedict Cumberbatch after he caused outrage for using the term "colored actors" instead of "actors of color"] When you look at what he was actually saying, it's clear that he's a huge supporter of black performers. To attack him for a term, as opposed to what he was actually saying, I think is very disingenuous and is indicative of the age we live in where people are looking for soundbites as opposed to substance.
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I think it's vital to have something outside your acting to keep you rooted in the real world, and help you fill the vacuum. If you have nothing else, it can be unhealthy. For me being a Christian has been invaluable: it simply means acting isn't the centre of my life.
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It's fascinating to work with a company of actors of such different ages, experience and talents. I'm one of a generation brought up on television whose acting is more 'naturalistic', whereas with some of the older generation it's more heightened. But I think there's room for both styles.
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Oyelowo means "title has respect".
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He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2016 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to drama. He is an actor in London, England.
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As of 2015, has appeared in three films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: The Help (2011), Lincoln (2012) and Selma (2014).
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While a guest on "Fresh Air," David Oyelowo told interviewer Terry Gross that his father was a member of a royal family in Nigeria, and his last name literally means "a king deserves respect." But he also joked, "now, don't get me wrong. You know, royal families are a dime a dozen in Nigeria. It's more like being the king of Sherman Oaks, really. But, you know it's - but still, it carries some weight.".
His surname is pronounced phonetically ''oh-yell-oh-oh''.
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He attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, his course being paid for by the director Nicholas Hytner.
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His performance in the title role of the RSC's production of Henry VI Parts I, II and III earned him the Ian Charleson Award in 2001 for outstanding performance by a young actor in a classical theatre role.
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David made history in 2000 when he became the first black actor to portray an English monarch for the Royal Shakespeare Company when he played the title role in a production of Henry VI Parts I, II and III.
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