Happy birthday! David Oyelowo turns 49 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on April 1, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 49 on Tuesday, Apr. 1, 2025.

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David Oyelowo is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor David Oyelowo (Selma, The Butler, Jack Reacher, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Oyelowo, a cultural icon

Born in Oxford on April 1, 1976, David Oyelowo's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Oyelowo's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little David hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for David Oyelowo as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, David, you're the best!