David Oyelowo On Playing Martin Luther King Jr., Ebola Fears, And Race In Hollywood

David Oyelowo On Playing Martin Luther King Jr., Ebola Fears, And Race In Hollywood
MIAMI BEACH, FL - MARCH 10: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Actor David Oyelowo poses for a portrait session promoting his new film 'Default' during the Miami International Film Festival 2014 at The Standard on March 10, 2014 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Vallery Jean/Getty Images)
MIAMI BEACH, FL - MARCH 10: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Actor David Oyelowo poses for a portrait session promoting his new film 'Default' during the Miami International Film Festival 2014 at The Standard on March 10, 2014 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Vallery Jean/Getty Images)

No disrespect to Ben Affleck, but 2014 is the year of David Oyelowo. After years of cutting his teeth on the British stage and small screen, the 38-year-old actor has reached the Hollywood summit, starring in five films released during the packed awards season months.

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