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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.
Apr 22, 2024 · 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). Learn more about Elba’s life and career.
1 day ago · "I got lots of roles that were just like The Wire," says Idris Elba as he discusses his desire to try different kinds of acting outside of his "comfort zone," while promoting Sonic spin-off Knuckles.
Jul 24, 2021 · Idris Elba: ‘I used work to exorcise my demons’. Tom Lamont. The actor was working as a bouncer when he got a small part in a new show called The Wire. Two decades on, he’s a blockbuster...
Jul 2, 2023 · July 2, 20238:10 AM ET. Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday. Ayesha Rascoe. 8-Minute Listen. Playlist. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with actor Idris Elba about his new action-thriller series,...
Apr 21, 2024 · Idris Elba is reacting to news that Keanu Reeves is joining the Sonic the Hedgehog universe as the voice of Shadow for the third installment of the film saga. Elba voices Knuckles the Echidna and ...
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...
