David Oyelowo Returns
From Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend by Team Coco & Earwolf
April 13, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 394
About this episode
David Oyelowo returns to discuss his experiences in acting and life.
Actor David Oyelowo feels Conan-ified about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. David joins Conan once more to discuss his accidental introduction to the stage, nearly getting slapped by Oprah while filming The Butler, and exploring life after a wrongful incarceration in his latest film Newborn. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847.
People in this episode
Host: Conan O’Brien
Guest: David Oyelowo
Topics covered
- friendship
- acting
- film
- personal stories
- comedy
- wrongful incarceration
Keywords
- David Oyelowo
- Conan O’Brien
- The Butler
- Newborn
- comedy
- friendship
- wrongful incarceration
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Oprah
Books & works: The Butler, Newborn
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