Jessica Oyelowo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jessica Oyelowo
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Jessica 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 roles in various TV shows and movies.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Jessica Watson was born in Ipswich, England, and grew up in Suffolk. She went to Woodbridge School when she was younger. She was also part of the National Youth Music Theatre, which helps young people learn about music and acting.
Her Acting Career
Jessica Oyelowo has had many interesting roles throughout her career. In 2006, she played Detective Sergeant Alex Jones in a TV series called Mayo. The next year, in 2007, she appeared in Murphy's Law with actor James Nesbitt.
She also used her voice for a radio play called Grace Unshackled – The Olaudah Equiano Story. In this play, she voiced Mrs. Equiano, while her husband, David Oyelowo, voiced Olaudah Equiano. This play was based on a real story from 1789.
Personal Life and Family
Jessica Oyelowo lives in Tarzana, California, in the United States. She is married to the well-known actor David Oyelowo. They met while they were both studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in London. They have four children together. Before moving to the US, they lived in Brighton, England.
Both Jessica and David Oyelowo are Christians. In 2016, they both became naturalised US citizens, which means they officially became citizens of the United States.
Because her husband is from the Yoruba tribe and is a prince, Jessica Oyelowo is entitled to be called Olori. This is a special title for a princess by marriage. However, she does not currently use this title.
Movies and TV Shows
Jessica Oyelowo has appeared in many films and television series. Here are some of her notable works:
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Sleepy Hollow | Sarah | |
| 2004 | Churchill: The Hollywood Years | Princess Margaret | |
| 2005 | It's a Boy! | Mary | Video short |
| 2009 | Big Guy | Bear Vendor | Short film |
| 2010 | Alice in Wonderland | Woman with Large Poitrine in Red Queen Court | |
| 2011 | Rahab | Rahab | Short film |
| 2015 | Captive | Meredith MacKenzie | |
| 2016 | After the Storm | None | Short film; she was also the director, writer, and producer |
| Nina | Nurse | ||
| A United Kingdom | Lady Lilly Canning | ||
| 2019 | Sorry, Not Sorry | Abby | Short film |
| 2020 | The Water Man | Missus Bakemeyer | She also wrote and sang some songs for this movie |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Unfinished Business | Flora | Two episodes |
| 1999 | People Like Us | Emma | One episode: "The Photographer" |
| 2000 | Madame Bovary | Felicite | TV miniseries |
| 2000 | Reach for the Moon | Claire Jones | One episode |
| 2000 | Don Quixote | 1st Handmaiden | TV film |
| 2000 | The Sight | Isobel | TV film |
| 2001
Lee Evans: So What Now? |
1 episode | ||
| 2002 | Helen West | Rose Darvey | Two episodes |
| 2003 | The Deal | Make-up Artist | TV film |
| 2004 | Hex | Rachel McBain | Pilot episode |
| 2006 | Mayo | Alex Jones | Main role |
| 2007 | Murphy's Law | Jackie Cole | Three episodes |
| 2008 | Inseparable | Camille Hutton | TV film |
| 2011 | Off the Map | Chloe | One episode |
| 2012 | Childrens Hospital | Mother | One episode: "British Hospital" |
| 2023 | Lawmen: Bass Reeves | Rachel Reeves | One episode; she was also an Executive Producer |
Stage Plays
Jessica Oyelowo has also performed in plays on stage:
- Cyrano de Bergerac where she played Roxanne at the Royal Exchange, Manchester in 2006.
- Ana in Love at Hackney Empire in 2007.
- As You Like It where she played Rosalind in 1997. This was her very first professional acting role.
See also
In Spanish: Jessica Oyelowo para niños
