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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. 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 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.
5 days ago · 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).
Oct 14, 2021 · 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, deejays, and podcasts, and this...
Feb 9, 2021 · Why Idris Elba Chose Comedy to Tell His Most Personal Story. “In the Long Run,” a sweetly comic series set in 1980s London, is based on the real-life childhood of an actor best known for...
Jun 3, 2024 · NEW YORK (AP) — One of Idris Elba’s grandfathers fought in World War II, but he doesn’t know what he endured. No pictures or stories survive. “That part of my family’s history has been erased somewhat,” says Elba.
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...
Feb 17, 2022 · On a crisp December evening, Idris Elba rescued a group of men—from embarrassment. The night had taken a turn for the worse for the young chaps after they were denied entry to a hot...
Feb 8, 2023 · Becoming Idris Elba. In an exclusive interview for Esquire as he prepares for the release of Luther: The Fallen Sun, coming soon to cinemas and Netflix, the British movie star reflects on a...
