David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo OBE is a British-Nigerian actor best known for his portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, a performance that earned him Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations. Born in Oxford to Nigerian parents, he trained at LAMDA and was the first Black actor to play a Shakespearean king in a major RSC production (Henry VI). His film credits include A United Kingdom, Queen of Katwe, Interstellar, Gringo, and The Water Man (which he also directed). On television, he appeared in Spooks and Les Misérables. As an audiobook narrator, Oyelowo brings a voice of remarkable richness and authority. His classical training and his experience portraying historical figures give him exceptional command of language and emotion. He is particularly effective with historical fiction, memoir, and literary drama. He was appointed OBE in 2016 for services to drama. For listeners who appreciate narration with genuine gravitas and emotional power, David Oyelowo is outstanding.