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David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo (/oʊˈjɛloʊwoʊ/ oh-YEL-oh-woh; Yoruba pronunciation; born 1 April 1976) is a British actor, director and producer. His accolades include a Critics' Choice Award, two NAACP Image Awards, and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a BAFTA Award. In 2016, he was appointed as an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to drama. Oyelowo rose to prominence for portraying Martin Luther King Jr. in the biographical drama Selma (2014) and Peter Snowden in the HBO film Nightingale (2014), which garnered him critical acclaim. He also achieved praise for his roles as Louis Gaines in The Butler (2013), Seretse Khama in A United Kingdom (2016) and Robert Katende in Queen of Katwe (2016). He has also played supporting roles in the films Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), The Help (2011), Lincoln (2012), Red Tails (2012), and Jack Reacher (2012). On television, Oyelowo has played MI5 officer Danny Hunter in the British drama series Spooks (2002–2004) and Javert in the BBC miniseries Les Misérables (2018). He also provided the voice for Agent Alexsandr Kallus in the Lucasfilm Animation series Star Wars Rebels (2014–2018) and Holston Becker in the Apple+ drama series Silo. He stars in and co-produces the 2023 Paramount+ western series Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Oyelowo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
David Oyelowo
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for Lennox Lewis in Iron Mike: The Untold Story of Boxing's Legend
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Iron Mike is a gripping biopic that paints a vivid portrait of one of boxing's most enigmatic figures. Born in poverty and raised in the mean streets of Brooklyn, young Mike Tyson faced numerous challenges that shaped his tough demeanor and unwavering determination. As he discovers his talent for boxing under the mentorship of Cus D'Amato, Tyson embarks on a journey that will catapult him to worldwide fame. The film captures Tyson's rapid ascent through the ranks of professional boxing, culminating in his historic victories and becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history. However, amidst his success, Tyson grapples with personal demons, including tumultuous relationships, legal troubles, and the pressures of fame. Iron Mike doesn't shy away from the controversies that surrounded Tyson's career, including his infamous bout with Evander Holyfield and his tumultuous marriage to Robin Givens. But it also highlights Tyson's vulnerabilities and his relentless pursuit of redemption.
