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An 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 is a British actor, producer, and writer, known for his roles in The Wire, Luther, Thor, and Beasts of No Nation. IMDb provides his detailed biography, filmography, awards, trivia, photos, videos, and contact info.
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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).
YearTitleRole1999Grégoire2000Jam2001Kimborough2003AaronLearn about the life and career of Idris Elba, a British actor of Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian descent. He is known for his roles in The Wire, Luther, Thor, and more.
- Actor, Producer, Writer
- September 6, 1972
Jun 3, 2024 · Idris Elba says his latest project resulted in some self-reflection on his family and their role in one of the most important conflicts in modern history.. Elba tells PEOPLE that his role as narrator and executive producer of Erased: WW2 Heroes of Color, a new National Geographic docuseries highlighting the often-forgotten stories of soldiers of color, made him think about his own grandfather ...
Oct 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 this...
Apr 26, 2024 · Award-winning British actor Idris Elba is known for the movies and TV shows 'The Wire,' 'Luther,' 'Thor,' 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' and 'The Dark Tower.'
