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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.
- January 1, 1
- 1.89 m
- Hackney, London, England, UK
4 days ago · 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 ...
Apr 26, 2024 · Learn about Idris Elba, a British actor and musician who starred in The Wire, Luther, Thor and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Find out his early life, career, family, music projects and achievements.
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Learn 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
4 days ago · 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).
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4 days ago · Twenty-two years ago, the British actor Idris Elba landed the role that would change his life, playing drug kingpin Stringer Bell on HBO’s “The Wire.” Elba, 51, used his first big paycheck ...
