Idris Elba originally Idrissa Akuna Elba was born in London Borough of Hackney, London, the United Kingdom on 6th September 1972.
Idris Elba is an honor winning English performing artist, maker, artist, and circle racer. He is known for his leadership job in the British wrongdoing dramatization arrangement ‘Luther,’ a job which won him the Golden Globe Award.
He is additionally known for his depiction of Nelson Mandela in the film ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom‘ and his supporting job in the prominent hero film ‘Thor.’
Conceived in Hackney, London, he started acting amid his school days. His first critical job was in a British TV arrangement called ‘Bramwell.’ Throughout the following couple of years, he showed up in TV arrangement, for example, ‘Law and Order‘ and ‘The Wire.’
He likewise turned out to be generally known for his jobs in films, for example, ‘The Unborn, ‘Legacy,’ Thor‘ and ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.’ In his profession up until now, he has been named for the Golden Globe multiple times, out of which he won one, for his execution in ‘Luther.’
He has been assigned for the Emmy Award multiple times too. He was additionally named in TIME Magazine’s rundown of 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2016. As a vocalist, he has a discharged a studio collection ‘Murdah Loves John‘ and a few EPs.
FAQs
Thor (2011), Hobbs And Shaw (2019), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), The Dark Tower (2017), The Mountain Between Us (2017), Obsessed (2009), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Beast of No Nation (2015), Pacific Rim (2013), American Gangster (2007), Bastille Day (2016), Yardie (2018), The Jungle Book (2016), Molly’s Game (2017), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Prometheus (2012), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013), The Gunman (2015), ….
46 years old (as of 2019)
Hanne Nørgaard (m. 1999; div. 2003) and Sonya Nicole Hamlin (m. 2006; div. 2006)
6 feet 2 inch
Isan Elba (daughter), Winston Elba
Quick Facts
Birth Date | 6th September 1972 |
Nickname | Idris |
Birth Place | London Borough of Hackney, London, United Kingdom |
Zodiac | Virgo |
Profession | Actor, producer, director, musician, DJ, rapper |
Active Year | 1994-Present |
Marital Status | Married |
Nationality | English |
Ethnicity | Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian |
Religion | Not Specified |
Height | 6 feet 2 inch |
Weight | 97 kg |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Relationship | Single |
Spouse | Hanne Nørgaard (m. 1999; div. 2003) and Sonya Nicole Hamlin (m. 2006; div. 2006) |
Idris Elba Early Life
Idris Elba was conceived as Idrissa Akuna Elba on sixth September 1972 in Hackney, London, the UK. His dad Winston, who worked for a Ford engine processing plant in Dagenham, was from Sierra Leona, and his mom, Eve, was from Ghana.
Elba abbreviated his name to ‘Idris’ while going to class at Canning Town. It was amid this time he got associated with acting. His first job was in the play ‘The Stage,’ which he had arrived in the wake of noting an ad in a paper. He likewise began a DJ organization with his companions. He at that point got an allow from the Prince’s Trust because of which he could get a spot in the National Music Theater.
Idris Elba Career
Idris Elba’s acting profession started with visitor just as minor jobs in the TV arrangement ‘The Bill,’ ‘Bramwell,’ ‘The Governor,’ ‘Family Affairs,’ ‘Ultraviolet‘ and ‘London’s Burning.’ He made his movie debut in 1999, with a supporting job in the French movie ‘Belle Maman‘ which was coordinated by Gabriel Aghion.
Elba increased impressive ubiquity for his primary job in the British wrongdoing show arrangement ‘The Wire.’ It was valued by the pundits just as cherished by the crowd. It additionally won a few honors. Throughout the years, the arrangement has been viewed by numerous individuals as a standout amongst the best TV arrangement ever.
He was seen in numerous TV films just as highlight films throughout the next couple of years. A portion of his movies was ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ (2001), ‘The Gospel’ (2005), ‘Daddy’s Little Girls’ (2007), ‘The Human Contract’ (2008), ‘The Unborn’ (2009) and ‘Obsessed’ (2009). Since 2010, he has been assuming the main lead job in the TV arrangement ‘Luther,’ for which he increased basic praise.
His prominence came to significantly more prominent statures after he assumed an imperative job in the 2011 superhuman film ‘Thor.’ Coordinated by Kenneth Branagh, the film depended on the renowned Marvel funnies’ hero of a similar name.
The motion picture was a business achievement and was likewise met with generally positive audits. Elba repeated his job in the 2013 continuation ‘Thor: The Dark World.’
In 2013, he played the renowned progressive Nelson Mandela in the biopic ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.’ The film was, be that as it may, a business disappointment and was met with blended audits.
Different movies he showed up in throughout the following couple of years incorporate ‘Second Coming‘ (2014), ‘The Gunman‘ (2015) ‘The Jungle Book‘ (2016), and ‘Star Trek Beyond‘ (2016).
In 2017, he assumed the lead job in the film ‘The Dark Tower.’ Coordinated by Nikolaj Arcel, the film was a business achievement. That year, he showed up in the movies ‘Molly’s Game‘ and ‘The Mountain Between Us.’ He additionally repeated his job in ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ the second continuation of the 2011 superhuman film ‘Thor.’ The film was a gigantic achievement monetarily.
Idris Elba has shown up in music recordings for Fat Joe, Angie Stone, and Giggs. He has likewise filled in as a chief and maker for numerous music recordings by Mumford and Sons and K Michelle.
Idris Elba has shown up in music recordings for Fat Joe, Angie Stone, and Giggs. He has likewise filled in as a chief and maker for numerous music recordings by Mumford and Sons and K Michelle.
Highlights and Achievements
Idris Elba has earned numerous honors and selections for his splendid exhibitions on screen. He won the Golden Globe Award in the classification of ‘Best Actor in Miniseries or TV film,’ for his execution in ‘Luther‘ in 2011.
He has additionally earned four different designations for the Golden Globe Award; twice for his job in ‘Luther,’ and once each for his exhibitions in the biopic ‘Mandela: Road to Freedom‘ and the war film ‘Beast of No Nation.’
Different honors won by him incorporate the ‘BET Award for Best Actor‘ for his job in ‘The Losers‘ in 2010, just as the ‘Black Reel Award for Best Actor‘ for his job in ‘Luther‘ in 2012.
Idris has been named for the Emmy Awards multiple times for his work in ‘Luther‘ and once for his job in the dramatization arrangement ‘The Big C.’ He was recorded by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2016. For his commitment to dramatization, he has selected an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2016 Queen’s New Year’s Honors.
Idris Elba Relationships
Idris Elba wedded Henne Norgard in 1999. They had one little girl. Be that as it may, the couple separated following four years. He later married Sonya Hamlin in April 2006. Their marriage was invalidated following a couple of months.
Idris Elba Net Worth
The net worth of Idris Elba is $12 million.
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