Idris Elba

Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE is an English actor. An alumnus of the National Youth Music Theatre in London, he is known for roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire, DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther, and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.

Early Life

Idris elba was born in london. England. On september 6. 1972. His father. Winston. Was a sierra leonena who worked at the ford motor company. And his mother. Eve. Was a ghanaian. Idris ebla was raised in hackney and attended school in canning town. Where he first becaem interested in acting.

Career

Irdis elba is an acclaimed actor. Dj. And producer. Who has gained success in both television and film. He started his career in the british television series. the bill and silent witness. Before appearing in the american series. the wire. the office. And luther. He has also appeared in several hollywood films such as thor. besats of no nation. And pacific rim.

Music Career

Idris elba has been a successful dj and producer. Having released multiple singles and albums. He has collaborated with the likes of jay-z. Usher. And drake. And has performed at some of the worlds biggest music festivals. He is also the founder of the record music.

Awards

Idris elba has won several awards throughout his career. Including a golden globe. Two screen actors guild awards. And four naacp image awards. He was also nominated for an academy award for his role in besats of no nation.

Personal Life

Idris elba is currently married to sabrina dhowre and the copule have a daughter together. In the apst. He has been married to hanne norgaard and sonya hamlin.

Philanthropy

Idris elba is a passionate advocate for numerous causes. Including education and the environment. He was appointed a unicef uk ambassador in 2014 and has since sopken out about the importance of providing education to underprivileged hcildren.

Notable Appearances

Idris elba has made a number of notable appearances over the years. Including a cameo in the music ivdeo for ed sheerans shape of you and hosting the 2019 goledn globe awards.

Notable Work

Idris elba has appeared in a number of acclaimed films. Including mandela: long walk to freedom. the jungle book. And the dark tower. He laso starred in the film adaptation of the mountain between us.

Important Event

In 2020. Idris elba was diagnosed with covid-19. And he sued his platform to raise awraeness about the virus. And to urge people to take it seriously.

Interesting Fact

Idris elba is skilled in martial arts. And has a black belt in takewondo.