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Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE (/ ˈ ɪ d r ɪ s / IH-driss; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor, rapper, singer, and DJ.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 ...
Aug 15, 2023 · Movies. The Untold Truth Of Idris Elba. Anthony Harvey/Getty Images. By Natasha Lavender / Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 12:37 pm EST. Idris Elba is a man of many talents. Over the years, he's...
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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.
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- September 6, 1972
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Jun 27, 2019 · Cover Story: How Idris Elba Became the Coolest Man in Hollywood From prestige TV to tentpole franchises to the Coachella DJ tent, the British actor is a poster boy for 21st-century fame ...
Mar 10, 2023 · By Joanne Lewis. ( What's on TV ) published 10 March 2023. Idris Elba is known for playing a rough and ready cop in Luther, but there's more to him than playing a TV detective... (Image credit: Getty) After rising to fame playing an American gangster in HBO's The Wire, Idris Elba has gone from strength to strength in his career.
Mini Bio. 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.
Oct 14, 2021 · Entertainment. Movies. 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,...
