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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.
Jul 12, 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).
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 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...
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...
Jul 12, 2024 · 13 of 13. King Charles III (left), Idris Elba (right) and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (centre) at an event for The King’s Trust to discuss youth opportunity, at St James’s Palace in central London, Friday July 12, 2024. The King and Mr Elba, an alumnus of The King’s Trust (formerly known as The Prince’s Trust), are meeting about the ...
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...
Jul 12, 2024 · The King and Idris Elba met at St James Palace to host the event. The King, the Prime Minister and Hollywood star Idris Elba have been listening to young people talk about how they deal with the ...
