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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.
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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.
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Idris Elba's work on a new docuseries about World War II was emotional and educational: He tells PEOPLE the struggles that Black soldiers faced in that time "never really hit home" for him until ...
5 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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1 day ago · June 7, 2024 8:00 pm. Idris Elba. Getty Images. Idris Elba is no stranger to playing darker roles, but sometimes the actor worries about just what a screenwriter was thinking when penning certain ...
