Idris Elba - Wikipedia
WebAn alumnus of the National Youth Music Theatre in London, he is known for roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire (2002–2004), DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther (2010–2019), and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013).
Idris Elba - IMDb
WebIdris Elba was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in the 2016 New Years Honours for his services to drama. More at IMDbPro. Contact info. Agent info. Resume. Born September 6, 1972. Add to list. Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys. 31 wins & 105 nominations total. Photos 763.
Idris Elba - Biography - IMDb
WebIdris Elba. Actor: Beasts of No Nation. An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. His father, Winston, is from Sierra Leone and worked at Ford Dagenham; his mother, Eve, is from Ghana and had a clerical duty. Idris attended school in Canning Town, where he first became involved in acting, before he dropped out.
Idris Elba filmography - Wikipedia
WebIdris Elba filmography. Idris Elba is an English actor. He is known for portraying drug trafficker Stringer Bell on the HBO series The Wire, DCI John Luther on the BBC One series Luther and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). He has been nominated four times for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor ...
Idris Elba: Biography, Actor, British Celebrity
WebApr 26, 2024 · Who Is Idris Elba? Actor Idris Elba starred in British productions before making his way to the United States, earning attention for playing a crime boss in The Wire. He turned to film with...
Idris Elba | Biography, TV Shows, Movies, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 9, 2024 · Idris Elba, British actor who was perhaps best known for his work on the television series The Wire and Luther. He also found success in film, appearing in the thriller 28 Weeks Later (2007), the Marvel franchise Thor, and the biopic Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). Learn more about Elba’s life and career.
Idris Elba: ‘I used work to exorcise my demons’ - The Guardian
WebJul 24, 2021 · Idris Elba: ‘I used work to exorcise my demons’. Tom Lamont. The actor was working as a bouncer when he got a small part in a new show called The Wire. Two decades on, he’s a blockbuster...
Idris Elba on starring in the new action-thriller series 'Hijack' - NPR
WebJuly 2, 20238:10 AM ET. Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday. Ayesha Rascoe. 8-Minute Listen. Playlist. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with actor Idris Elba about his new action-thriller series,...
Why Idris Elba Chose Comedy to Tell His Most Personal Story
WebPublished Feb. 9, 2021 Updated Feb. 11, 2021. “In the Long Run,” which just wrapped up its third season on Starz, is a comedy based on the actor Idris Elba’s childhood in the Holly Street...
The Idris Elba Effect - Esquire
WebOct 14, 2021 · The Idris Elba Effect. The coolest man on the planet won’t be shaken from his master plan. But after a bruising 18 months, the multitalented Englishman, who acts, deejays, and podcasts, and...
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