David Oyelowo, born April 1, 1976, in Oxford, England, is a British-Nigerian actor and producer. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the critically acclaimed film "Selma" (2014), earning him a Golden Globe nomination. Oyelowo's versatile career includes roles in films such as "The Last King of Scotland" (2006), "The Butler" (2013), and "A United Kingdom" (2016), where he also served as a producer. He has received praise for his work in television, particularly in the HBO film "Nightingale" (2014), for which he received a Critics' Choice Television Award.