Jessica Oyelowo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jessica Oyelowo
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Oyelowo in 2015
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Jessica Watson
December 24, 1978 |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
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| Children | 4 |
Jessica Oyelowo (born Jessica Watson in 1978) is a talented British-American actress and singer. She is known for her work in movies, television shows, and on the stage.
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Early Life and Education
Jessica was born in Ipswich, England, and grew up in a town called Woodbridge. As a child, she went to Woodbridge School. She was also a member of the National Youth Music Theatre, where she developed her skills as a performer.
Acting Career
Jessica Oyelowo has appeared in many different roles on screen and on the radio.
In 2006, she played Detective Sergeant Alex Jones in the TV show Mayo. The next year, she acted in the popular series Murphy's Law with actor James Nesbitt.
She also does voice acting. In 2007, she voiced the character Mrs. Equiano in a radio play called Grace Unshackled – The Olaudah Equiano Story. Her husband, David, voiced the main character, Olaudah Equiano. The story was based on Equiano's real-life autobiography from 1789.
Personal Life
Jessica is married to the actor David Oyelowo. They met when they were both students at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and have been married since 1998. The couple has four children and lives in Tarzana, a neighborhood in Southern California. Before moving to the United States, they lived in Brighton, England.
Both Jessica and her husband are devoted Christians.
On July 20, 2016, Jessica and David officially became US citizens. Because her husband is a prince of the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, Jessica has the right to use the special title Olori, which means queen or princess consort. However, she chooses not to use this title in her daily life.
Selected Film and TV Roles
Jessica has a long list of acting credits. Here are some of her well-known roles in movies and on television.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1999 | Sleepy Hollow | Sarah |
| 2004 | Churchill: The Hollywood Years | Princess Margaret |
| 2010 | Alice in Wonderland | Woman in Red Queen's Court |
| 2015 | Captive | Meredith MacKenzie |
| 2016 | A United Kingdom | Lady Lilly Canning |
| 2020 | The Water Man | Missus Bakemeyer |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Madame Bovary | Felicite | TV miniseries |
| 2006 | Mayo | Alex Jones | Main role |
| 2007 | Murphy's Law | Jackie Cole | Appeared in 3 episodes |
| 2012 | Childrens Hospital | Mother | Episode: "British Hospital" |
| 2023 | Lawmen: Bass Reeves | Rachel Reeves | Also served as an Executive Producer |
Stage Work
Before her film and TV career, Jessica started out in theatre. Her first professional role was playing Rosalind in As You Like It in 1997. Some of her other stage work includes:
- Cyrano de Bergerac (as Roxanne) at the Royal Exchange, Manchester in 2006.
- Ana in Love at the Hackney Empire in 2007.
See also
In Spanish: Jessica Oyelowo para niños
