Idris Elba

Description: (Known for His Roles in the Series 'The Wire' and 'Luther')

Idris Elba is an award winning English actor, producer, musician, and disk jockey. He is known for his lead role in the British crime drama series 'Luther,' a role which won him the Golden Globe Award. He is also known for his portrayal of Nelson Mandela in the film 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' and his supporting role in the popular superhero film 'Thor'. Born in Hackney, London, he began acting during his school days. His first important role was in a British TV series called 'Bramwell'. Over the next few years, he appeared in TV series such as 'Law & Order' and 'The Wire'. He also became widely known for his roles in movies, such as 'The Unborn, 'Legacy', Thor’ and 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'. In his career so far, he has been nominated for the Golden Globe five times, out of which he won one, for his performance in ‘Luther’. He has been nominated for the Emmy Award five times as well. He was also named in TIME Magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2016. As a singer, he has a released a studio album ‘Murdah Loves John’ and a few EPs.

Overview

Birthday September 6, 1972 (Virgo)
Born In England
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Alternative names Idrissa Akuna Elba
Height 188 cm
City London, England
Spouse/Ex- Sabrina Dhowre Elba (m. 2019), Hanne Norgaard (m. 1999–2003), Sonya Nicole Hamlin (m. 2006–2006)
Parents Winston Elba
Eve Elba
Children Isan Elba, Winston Elba

Did you know

Is Idris Elba a musician? Yes, Idris Elba is a musician in addition to being an actor. He has released music as a DJ and rapper.
Has Idris Elba directed any movies? Yes, Idris Elba has directed a movie called "Yardie," which was released in 2018.
What is Idris Elba's nationality? Idris Elba is British. He was born in London, England.
Is Idris Elba a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Yes, Idris Elba portrayed the character Heimdall in several Marvel films, including the Thor series and Avengers movies.
Has Idris Elba won any major acting awards? Yes, Idris Elba has won several awards for his acting, including a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the TV series "Luther."
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