David Oyelowo

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Characters played by David Oyelowo

Steven Jacobs — Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

CEO of Gen-Sys in Rise

Scar — The Lion Guard (2016)

Scar is Kion's evil deceased great-uncle and the former holder of the Lion Guard's title. Returning as a fiery spirit, he plans to destroy the Pride Lands and forms an army from the Outlands. His threat drives the large-scale battle between the Pridelanders and the Outlanders and is eventually defeated by the Guard.

Det. Emerson — Jack Reacher (2012)

Lead detective on the sniper case, initially skeptical of Reacher.

Dave — Role Play (2023)

Dave is Emma's loving husband and the father of Caroline and Wyatt, unaware for most of the story that she is an assassin. After learning the truth, he travels to Berlin to support her, survives a staged shooting, and helps protect their children during the final confrontation with Sovereign.

D.A. Lawrence — A Most Violent Year (2014)

D.A. Lawrence is the assistant district attorney investigating Abel's company for possible price fixing, tax evasion, and other illegal conduct. He acknowledges that the investigation is harming Abel's business, then hints that the new terminal and Abel's influence might help his own higher political ambitions.

Adewole — The Midnight Sky (2020)

Commander of the Aether spacecraft. Maintains focus on mission objectives and crew safety. Decides to return to K-23 with Sully after other crew members choose to return to Earth.

Louis Gaines — The Butler (2013)

Cecil's eldest son and a prominent civil rights activist. He participates in sit-ins, freedom rides, and voting rights marches. Later joins the Black Panthers before returning to academia and running for Congress. Ultimately reconciles with his father and joins him in protesting South African apartheid.

John the Baptist — The Book of Clarence (2024)

Appears briefly to baptize Clarence, slapping him for hypocrisy when Clarence seeks religious validation while actively faking his messiah status.

Aaron — Chaos Walking (2021)

The preacher of Prentisstown. He participates in capturing Viola and later chases Todd and Viola. He drowns their dog Manchee and attempts to kill Viola, resulting in his own death.

Dr. Thomas Junju — The Last King of Scotland (2006)

A medical colleague of Garrigan who rescues him after he is tortured. He urges Garrigan to reveal the truth about the regime and helps him escape among the released hostages, dying afterward for assisting him.

Mervyn Cocker-Norris — See How They Run (2022)

A screenwriter hired for the film adaptation who clashes with Köpernick over the movie's ending. He is later strangled to death in the theatre foyer, becoming the second victim in the investigation.

Kiel — The Cloverfield Paradox (2018)

Russian cosmonaut assisting with station operations.

Career Overview

David Oyelowo has 115 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently The Rocketeer Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Star Wars Rebels, Government Cheese, Jack Reacher. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
115
Birth Date
1976-04-01
Birth Place
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q218800), public domain (CC0).