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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
Lord Cedric Ashcombe
for Lord Cedric Ashcombe in The Ebony Crown
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"The Ebony Crown" is a historical drama set in the 9th century during the reign of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Wessex. The series follows a powerful and noble Black family, the House of Ashcombe, who have risen to prominence through loyalty, military service, and political acumen. The family is a rarity in this world, navigating the complexities of race, power, and loyalty in a society that values lineage and tradition above all else. Their position at court is precarious, as they must contend with political rivals, threats from Viking invaders, and strained alliances, all while protecting their legacy and staying true to their values. The story centers on the six members of the Ashcombe family, their romantic entanglements with other nobles, their trusted allies, and their cunning enemies. The show explores themes of love, betrayal, family, and the pursuit of power in a beautifully crafted medieval setting.
