Fan Casting David Oyelowo as Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave (2013)

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David Oyelowo

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David Oyelowo (born April 1, 1976) is an English actor, director and producer. His family originates from Nigeria. David studied Theatre Studies for A level and his teacher suggested he should beco...

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Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave (2013)

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David Oyelowo

Solomon Northup

12 Years a Slave (2013)

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12 Years a Slave (2013)

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by Steve McQueen

When two men offer Solomon Northup a fortnightly job as a musician in the US, he gladly accepts the offer. But on reaching his destination, the two men drug him and lock him in a slave prison.

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David Oyelowo is known for his roles in The Help, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and Jack Reacher. He has been suggested by fans for 2,028 roles on myCast, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Martin Luther King Jr Biopic. Similar actors include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Idris Elba, and Sterling K. Brown. David Oyelowo was suggested to play Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave (2013) by siddarthsid. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Anthony Mackie, Mahershala Ali, and Chadwick Boseman. 12 Years a Slave (2013) has 10 roles, including Edwin Epps, Samuel Bass, and Patsey.