Quick Facts About Idris Elba

Idrissa Akuna Elba, better known by his stage name Idris Elba, is an actor, producer, director, musician, DJ, and rapper from England. Elba’s most well-known roles include narcotics trafficker Stringer Bell on HBO’s The Wire, DCI John Luther on BBC One’s Luther, and Nelson Mandel in the biographical picture Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.

American Gangster, Prometheus, Thor, Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, Pacific Rim, and Star Trek Beyond are among his other notable films. In 2018, he made his directorial debut with a film version of Victor Headley’s 1992 novel Yardie.

He also works as a DJ and an R&B artist under the alias DJ Big Driis (or Big Driis the Londoner). On Instagram, he has over 3.9 million followers.

How much is the net worth of Idris Elba?

Idris Elba makes a living as an actor. He has appeared in a number of films and television shows in the United Kingdom and the United States. He is a professional DJ and rapper in addition to acting. He’s also been in a number of television commercials.

He’s done commercials for Sky, Oude Meester, Jaguar, Optus, Purdey’s, Superdry, Omaze, Nike, Grand Basel, and Squarespace, to name a few. In 2015, he teamed with Superdry, a British fashion business. Working in the entertainment industry provides him with the majority of his income. His net worth is projected to be $40 million as of 2022.

What is Idris Elba Famous For?

– His role as Stringer Bell on the HBO series, The Wire.

– Elba’s role as DCI John Luther on BBC One series, Luther.

– His role as Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.

Where was Idris Elba born?

Idris Elba was born on September 6, 1972, in London, England. Idrissa Akuna Elba is his birth name. Winston, his Sierra Leonean father, and Eve, his Ghanaian mother, had him. Hackney, London, England, is where he was born. He is of English descent. Virgo is his zodiac sign. He grew up in East Ham and Hackney.

Education

Elba went to Barking and Dagenham College and Kingsland High School. He attributes his first major break to The Stage. He saw an ad for a play in it and went to audition for the part. In 1986, he began assisting his uncle with his wedding DJ business. Within a year, he established his own DJ firm. During his adolescence, he worked as a DJ under the moniker “Big Driis.”

In 1988, he dropped out of school. With the help of a 1,500 Prince’s Trust grant, he was accepted into the National Youth Music Theater. During his early career, he supported himself by working a variety of tasks at Ford Dagenham, including tyre fitting, cold calling, and night shifts.

Television Career:

• Crimewatch murder reconstructions were Elba’s first acting engagement.
• Following that, he starred as a guest star in 2point4 Children, Space Precinct, The Bill, Absolutely Fabulous, and Bramwell.
• He won one of the lead roles in the ITV television drama series The Governor as Officer Chiswick.
• He is best known for his role in the American crime thriller television series The Wire as Russell “Stringer” Bell. Between 2002 and 2004, he appeared in the series.

• He is particularly well-known for his portrayal of DCI John Luther in the British detective thriller Luther. Since 2010, he has been a part of the series. He is also the series’ associate producer.
• The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, Insiders, Family Affairs, Ultraviolet, Dangerfield, The Office, The Big C, and Guerrilla are among his other notable television works.
• Crocodile Shoes II, Crucial Tales, Silent Witness, Verdict, In Defence, London’s Burning, Law & Order, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Hack, CSI: Miami, Queens Supreme, Soul Food, Girlfriends, Jonny Zero, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, and others are among the television series in which he has appeared as a guest star.
• In 2012, he hosted Idris Elba’s How Clubbing Changed the World, and in 2013, he hosted Idris Elba: King of Speed, Idris Elba: No Limits, and Idris Elba: Fighter.

Film Career:

• In the 1999 comedy French comedy Belle Maman, he made his cinema debut.
• Since then, he has appeared in a number of British and American films.
• He is well recognized for his role in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, in which he played Nelson Mandela.
• American Gangster, Prometheus, Thor, Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Ragnarok, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, Pacific Rim, and Star Trek Beyond are just a few of his other notable films.
• Buffalo Soldiers, One Love, The Gospel, Daddy’s Little Girls, The Reaping, 28 Weeks Later, This Christmas, Prom Night, RocknRolla, The Human Contract, The Unborn, Obsessed, Legacy, The Losers, Takers, No Good Deed, Second Coming, The Gunman, Beasts of No Nation, Bastille Day, 100 Streets, The Dark Tower, Molly’s Game, The Mountain Between Us, and The Human Contract, The Human Contract
• He has appeared in the movie Zootopia, The Jungle Book, and Finding Dory as a voice actor.
• In 2018, he made his directorial debut with a film version of Victor Headley’s 1992 novel Yardie.
• Hobbs & Shaw and Cats are two of his future flicks.

Music:

• He’s also appeared in Macklemore’s “Dance Off” and Wiley, Sean Paul, and Stefflon Don’s “Boasty” music videos.
• In 2006, he released Big Man, a four-song EP.
• In 2007, he co-produced and performed on Jay-album Z’s American Gangster’s opener.
• He was a DJ at The Venetian and Ice House Lounge in Las Vegas during the NBA All-Star festivities in 2007.
• In 2009, he served as the DJ for BET’s current series Rising Icons.
• In 2009, he published his second EP, Kings Among Kings, and in 2010, he published his third EP, High Class Problems Vol. 1.
• Merry DriisMas Holiday Mixtape, his first mixtape, was released in 2011.
• In 2011, he sang the opener to Pharoahe Monch’s album W.A.R.
• He produced, co-directed, and starred in Mumford and Sons’ “Lover of the Light” music video from 2012.
• In 2012, he produced and acted in Giggs’ “Hustle On.”
• In 2014, he released Idris Elba Presents Mi Mandella, his fourth EP.
• Murdah Loves John, his debut album, was published in 2015.
• In November 2015, he opened for Madonna during her Rebel Heart Tour in Berlin, Germany.
• Year of 2018 in July, he founded his record label, 7 Wallace Music.
• In April 2019, he played at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Kickboxing Career:

Idris Elba: Fighter was a documentary produced by Discovery Channel. Elba’s 12-month kickboxing and mixed martial arts training, his first professional kickboxing fight, and his victory over Dutch Lionel Graves are all documented in the film.

Awards:

• Oscar winner for Best Actor in The Losers.
• Takers and Luther both won 2011 BET Actor Awards.
• A TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special won the 2011 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor.
• Actor Luther won a 2011 Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Film.
• Actor: TV Movie/Cable, 2012, Black Reel Award
• For his performance in a television movie, miniseries, or dramatic special, Luther won the 2014 NAACP Image Award.
• From the Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association, he got the 2015 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male and the 2015 Kermode Award for Best Actor.
• Awarded Best Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries by the Critics’ Choice Television Awards and the Screen Actors Guild Award in 2015.
• 2017 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance and 2017 Black Reel Award for Outstanding Voice Performance.
• In May 2007, she was chosen one of People’s 100 Most Beautiful People.
• Essence’s 2013 Sexiest Man of the Year.
• MOBO Inspiration 2014
• GQ magazine’s 50 best-dressed British men of 2015.
• In the 2016 New Year Honours, he was made an OBE for services to drama.
• In 2017, the male “Rear of the Year” accolade was awarded in the UK.
• One of 50 people honored in Time Out’s 50th anniversary edition for “making London fantastic” and “building London’s cultural scene” in 2018.
• The public chose the People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2018.

Who is Idris Elba Married To?

Idris Elba has had three marriages. In 1999, he married Hanne “Kim” Norgaard for the first time. In 2003, they divorced. He and Kim have a daughter, Isan, who was born in 2002. In 2006, he married Sonya Nicole Hamlin. Their marriage, however, only lasted four months.

From his ex-girlfriend Naiyana Garth, he has a son named Winston. He is now married to Sabrina Dhowre, a model. Early in 2017, the couple began dating. They got engaged on February 10, 2018, at an East London cinema after a screening of his film Yardie. On April 26, 2019, in Marrakesh, Morocco, the pair tied the wedding.

How Tall is Idris Elba?

Idris Elba stands at 1.90 m, or 6 feet 2 inches and a half inch tall. He weighs 211.5 pounds, or 96 kilograms. He has a muscular physique. His eyes are dark brown, and his hair is black.