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Idris Akuna “Idris” Elba OBE (born 6 September 1972), also known as Idris Elba, is a famous English actor, musician, disc jockey and producer who has made a name for himself.
He is also known for playing the God of Thunder in the classic superhero blockbuster Thor and Nelson Mandela in the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. He started acting in Hackney, London, while still in high school.
His first major role was in the British TV series Bramwell. He has also appeared in other TV series such as Law & Order and The Wire.
Idris Elba is also known for his roles in films like Invictus Gay, Legacy, Thor, and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
During his career, he has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards, including one for Luther, and five Emmy Awards.
Idris Elba was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2016. As a singer, he has released one studio album, Murdah Loves John, and several EPs.
British actor
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| Real Name: | Idrissa Akuna “Idris” Elba OBE |
| stage name: | Idris Elba |
| Date of Birth: | September 6, 1972 (51 years old) |
| place of birth: | London Borough of Hackney, London, UK |
| Country of Citizenship: | United Kingdom, United Kingdom, Sierra Leone |
| high: | 1.89m |
| parents: | Winston Elba, Eve Elba |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | Sabrina Dhowre (m. 2019), Sonya Nicole Hamlin (m. 2006-2006), Hanne Norgaard (m. 1999-2003) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Naiyana Garth (former) |
| Children: | Ethan Elba, Winston Elba |
| Profession: | Actor • Musician |
| net worth: | $25 million |
early life
On September 6, 1972, Winston Elba, a Sierra Leone Creole who worked at Ford’s Dagenham plant, and Eve Elba, a Ghanaian woman, gave birth to Idris Elba in Hackney, London.
Idris Elba’s parents met and married in Sierra Leone before moving to the UK. Idris Elba grew up in Hackney and East Ham, and shortened his name to “Idris” when he began his acting career at Canning Town High School.
In 1986, he began helping an uncle run a wedding DJ business, and within a year, he and other friends formed their own DJ company.
Idris Elba dropped out of school in 1988 and received a £1,500 grant from the Prince’s Trust to audition for the National Youth Music Theatre.
Early in his career he did odd jobs such as tyre fitting, telemarketing and working the night shift at Ford Dagenham to make ends meet. As a child he worked in nightclubs as a DJ nicknamed “Big Driis”, but in his early twenties he began auditioning for TV roles.
Profession
Idris Elba began his acting career with guest appearances and small roles in series such as Police Stories, Bramwell, The Governor, Family Matters, Ultraviolet and The Great Fire of London.
In 1999, he made his film debut in Gabriel Aghion’s French film Belle Maman, playing a supporting role.
Idris Elba rose to fame after starring in the British crime thriller The Wire, which was well-received by critics and general audiences alike.
In the following years, Idris Elba appeared in many TV series and feature films such as Buffalo Soldier in 2001, Gospel in 2005, Daddy’s Little Girl in 2007, Human Contract in 2008, Unborn in 2009 and Obsessed in 2010. He started acting in 2010.
His popularity soared after he starred in the 2011 blockbuster Thor. Directed by Kenneth Branagh and based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, the film was a box office success and received mostly positive reviews.
Idris Elba played the famous revolutionary Nelson Mandela in the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. However, the film was a box office flop and received mixed reviews.
Those films include 2014’s “The Second Coming,” 2015’s “The Gunslinger,” 2016’s “The Jungle Book” and “Star Trek Beyond.”
Idris Elba reprised the role in Thor: Ragnarok, the sequel to the 2011 superhero film Thor. The film was a critical and commercial success.
Music career
Idris Elba has appeared in music videos for Fat Joe, Angie Stone, and Giggs. He has also directed and produced music videos for Mumford & Sons and K. Michelle.
Awards and nominations
In 2013, Idris Elba was named the Sexiest Person of the Year by Essence magazine, and in 2014, Idris Elba won the MOBO Inspiration Award.
Idris Elba was awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama in the 2016 New Year Honours.
Idris Elba has been named the male winner of the 2017 British Defender of the Year award.
He was one of 50 people highlighted in Time Out magazine’s 50th anniversary issue in September 2018, winning the award for “making London great” and “helping to shape London’s cultural scene”. Idris Elba was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world in Powerless magazine in 2020 and 2021.
Filmography
- The Dark Tower
- one Love
- Thor: Ragnarok
- Thor
- Thor: The Dark World
- Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
- Pacific Rim
- Suicide Squad
- Animal Utopia
- The Jungle Book
- The Mountain Between Us
- Avengers: Infinity War
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
- Fast & Furious Hobbs & Shaw
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Avengers: Age of Ultron
- Prometheus
Personal life
Idris Elba has been married three times: to Hanne Norgaard from 1999 to 2003 and to Sonya Nicole Hamlin from 2003 to the present.
He has two children: daughter Isan Elba with Hanne Norgaard and son Winston Elba with ex-girlfriend Naiyana Garth.
In early 2017, Elba began dating Somali-Canadian model Sabrina Dole. On February 10, 2018, the two got engaged after a screening of his film Yadi at a theater in east London. On April 26, 2019, they tied the knot in Marrakech.
net worth
Idris Elba is an English actor, writer, producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and DJ who has a net worth of $25 million.
He is one of the 20 highest-grossing actors in the world, with his films grossing $9.8 billion worldwide, including more than $3.6 billion in North America.
Idris Elba’s net worth is $25 million.
Social Media
- Facebook: @idriselba
- Twitter: @idriselba
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