★ 5.8 
Acting
David Olusoga
David Olusoga is best known for Harry & Meghan, A Thousand Blows, The Celebrity Traitors and Civilisations. David Olusoga was born on January 1, 1970. David Olusoga is 56 years old (born January 1, 1970).
- Born
- January 1, 1970 (56 years old)
- Place of birth
- Lagos, Nigeria
Biography
David Adetayo Olusoga OBE is a British historian, writer, broadcaster, presenter and film-maker. He is Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester. He has presented historical documentaries on the BBC and contributed to The One Show and The Guardian.
Known for
★ 5.8 
★ 6.7 A Thousand Blows
★ 8.2 The Celebrity Traitors
★ 6.6 Civilisations
★ 4.7 Empire with David Olusoga
★ 6.4 A House Through Time
★ 4 Union with David Olusoga
★ 3.7 Black and British: A Forgotten History
★ 7 A Timewatch Guide
★ 7.5 Remembers…
★ 1 Finding Britain’s Slave Traders with David Olusoga
★ 1 Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Filmography
- 2026Finding Britain’s Slave Traders with David OlusogaSelf - Presenter
- 2025The Celebrity TraitorsSelf - Contestant
- 2025Empire with David OlusogaPresenter
- 2025A Thousand BlowsExecutive Producer
- 2023Union with David OlusogaPresenter
- 2022Harry & MeghanSelf
- 2022Remembers…
- 2021Extra Life: A Short History of Living LongerPresenter
- 2018A House Through TimeSelf - Presenter
- 2018CivilisationsPresenter
- 2016Black and British: A Forgotten HistorySelf - Presenter
- 2015Britain's Forgotten Slave OwnersPresenter
- 2015A Timewatch GuideSelf - Presenter
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Olusoga been in?
David Olusoga is best known for Harry & Meghan, A Thousand Blows, The Celebrity Traitors and Civilisations.
When was David Olusoga born?
David Olusoga was born on January 1, 1970. (Lagos, Nigeria)
How old is David Olusoga?
David Olusoga is 56 years old (born January 1, 1970).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·