Idris Elba

Credit: Harald Krichel

Full Name

Idrissa Akuna Elba

Born

September 6th, 1972

Height

6ft 2in

Hometown

Canning Town, London, England

Net Worth

Estimated $50 million

Partner

Sabrina Elba

Family

Idris Elba was born to Winston Elba, a Ford Motor Company worker from Sierra Leone, and Eve Elba, an office worker from Ghana, in London, England. He is an only child and was raised in Canning Town, East London. Elba has been married three times and married model, entrepreneur and activist Sabrina Elba in 2019. He has two children, Isan Elba and Winston Elba, from previous relationships.

Top Movies

'Beasts of No Nation', 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom', 'Thor', 'The Suicide Squad', 'The Harder They Fall'

Top Shows

'The Wire', 'Luther', 'Hijack', 'The Office', 'Guerrilla'

Awards

Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film', Screen Actors Guild Award for 'Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries', Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie' (nomination)

Fun Facts

Idris Elba is an accomplished DJ and performs internationally under the name DJ Big Driis. ### He made his feature directorial debut with the 2018 crime drama 'Yardie', adapted from Victor Headley's novel. ### Elba was appointed an OBE in 2016 for services to drama.

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Idris Elba is an English actor, producer, director, musician and DJ whose commanding screen presence has made him one of Britain’s most acclaimed performers. After establishing himself in television with standout roles in ‘The Wire’ and ‘Luther’, Elba built an international film career through performances in ‘Beasts of No Nation’, ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’, ‘Thor’, ‘Pacific Rim’, ‘The Suicide Squad’ and ‘The Harder They Fall’. Renowned for his versatility across drama, action and crime thrillers, he has received multiple Golden Globe and Emmy nominations.

Alongside acting, Elba is an accomplished DJ and music producer, performing internationally under the name DJ Big Driis. His diverse career has established him as one of the most influential figures in contemporary British entertainment.