David Olusoga

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of David Olusoga (focusing on acting/media presence as per the prompt's "Acting" instruction, though the sources describe him more as a producer/presenter/historian).
Constraints: ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No invention. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word Count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
[1] TMDB: Known for Acting. 24 known credits. Birthday Jan 1, 1970 (56 years old). Born Lagos, Nigeria.
[2] TMDB Bio: David Adetayo Olusoga OBE. British historian, writer, broadcaster, presenter, film-maker. Professor of Public History at University of Manchester. Presented historical documentaries on BBC. Contributed to The One Show and The Guardian.
[3] IMDb: Producer of A Thousand Blows. Born 5 January 1970 in Lagos, Nigeria. Producer and writer. Known for A Thousand Blows (2024), Timeshift (2002), and History of Now: The Story of the Noughties (2010).
[4] Radio Times: Contestant on The Celebrity Traitors 2025.
[5] TVmaze: Actor Guide.
[6] The City Celeb: Net worth not detailed. Roles: university professor, author, broadcaster, filmmaker. Income: BBC documentaries, book sales, speaking engagements, academic positions.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Academic Background.
David Adetayo Olusoga OBE is a British historian, writer, broadcaster, presenter, and film-maker. He serves as a Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester. His professional work involves contributing to The Guardian and The One Show, and he has presented historical documentaries for the BBC.
Paragraph 2: Media Credits and Roles.
Olusoga is credited with 24 known credits and is recognized for his work as a producer and writer. His notable credits include the production of A Thousand Blows (2024), Timeshift (2002), and History of Now: The Story of the Noughties (2010). He is also a contestant on The Celebrity Traitors 2025.
Paragraph 3: Personal Details (if needed for length/context).
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Olusoga has established a career spanning academia and media. His professional activities include authoring books and participating in speaking engagements.
Drafting and Refining:
David Adetayo Olusoga OBE is a British historian, writer, broadcaster, presenter, and film-maker. He holds the position of Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester. His media contributions include presenting historical documentaries on the BBC and contributing to The One Show and The Guardian.

Olusoga is recognized as a producer and writer with 24 known credits. His work includes the production of A Thousand Blows (2024), as well as Timeshift (2002) and History of Now: The Story of the Noughties (2010). Additionally, he is a contestant on The Celebrity Traitors 2025. His professional background encompasses roles as an author and academic, with income derived from book sales, speaking engagements, and his academic position.

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Olusoga has built a career that integrates academic expertise with broadcasting and filmmaking. His various roles as a broadcaster and filmmaker are supported by his work on BBC documentaries and his various media contributions.
Word Count Check:
Current draft: ~155 words. I need to expand to reach the 180-260 range without inventing facts.
Expansion Strategy:
Include more specific details from the sources.