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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).
His best known roles are as drug baron Russell "Stringer" Bell on the HBO series The Wire (2002), as DCI John Luther on the BBC One series Luther (2010), and as Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Idris 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 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).
Sep 2, 2024 · Idris Elba is a 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).
Apr 26, 2024 · Idris Elba is an award-winning British actor known for roles in screen projects like 'The Wire,' 'Luther,' 'Thor,' 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' and 'The Dark Tower.'
Jul 2, 2023 · But we did press Idris Elba on what drew him to this character, especially since he's known for such iconic roles - Stringer Bell on "The Wire," "Luther," even his portrayal of Nelson Mandela.
Mar 12, 2019 · Idris Elba opens up about his DJ past, parenting and always playing 'the serious guy'. LOS ANGELES – Back in the day, this movie star called himself DJ Big Driis. Idris Elba chuckles at a...
Jun 28, 2023 · CNN — Idris Elba says he felt “super complimented for a long time” when it came to suggestions he should play James Bond. Until things took a turn.
Feb 9, 2021 · Published 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...