David Oyelowo

David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo (born April 1, 1976) is a British actor, director, and producer. He is known for his portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr. in the biographical drama film Selma (2014) and Peter Snowdin in the HBO film Nightingale (2014). Oyelowo has received critical acclaim for his roles in The Butler (2013), A United Kingdom (2016), and Queen of Katwe (2016). He has also appeared in supporting roles in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), The Help (2011), Lincoln (2012), Red Tails (2012), and Jack Reacher (2012). Oyelowo has been recognized with a Critics' Choice Award, two NAACP Image Awards, and nominations for Golden Globe Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, and a BAFTA Award.