Born in Oxford, England, he is a British-Nigerian actor celebrated for his versatile roles across film, television, and stage. He gained prominence with his portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr. in "Selma," earning critical acclaim. Trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he initially made his mark in the Royal Shakespeare Company. His career spans genres, showcasing his range in projects like "The Butler," "Queen of Katwe," and "A United Kingdom." A dedicated storyteller, he is also a producer.
THE MIDNIGHT SKY
In the aftermath of a global catastrophe, a lonely scientist in the Arctic races to stop a team of astronauts from returning home to a mysterious...
QUEEN OF KATWE
Queen of Katwe is a biographical drama film based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a young girl from the slums of Katwe, Uganda, whose life changes...
COME AWAY
Come Away is a whimsical fantasy film that serves as a prequel to the stories of Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland. It follows siblings Peter and...
A MOST VIOLENT YEAR
A Most Violent Year is a gripping crime drama set in 1981 New York City, one of the most violent years in the city's history. The film follows Abel...
A UNITED KINGDOM
A United Kingdom is a historical drama that tells the true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern-day Botswana), and his marriage to...
SELMA
Selma is a historical drama film that follows the story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches. The film...
CLOVERFIELD PARADOX
In The Cloverfield Paradox, a multinational crew aboard a distant space station launches a gravity-manipulating device to solve Earth's energy crisis....
THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX
The Cloverfield Paradox follows a group of international astronauts on a space station who make a shocking discovery that could lead to the extinction...
THE BUTLER
The Butler tells the story of Cecil Gaines, a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film explores the civil...
RED TAILS
Red Tails is an action-packed war film that tells the inspiring true story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American fighter pilots in the...