Idris Elba

Idris Elba

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthday

Sep 6, 1972(52 years old)

Place of Birth

Hackney, London, England, UK

Transalations

English,

Russian,

French,

German,

Greek,

Hungarian,

Spanish,

Ukrainian,

Polish,

Portuguese,

Czech,

Arabic,

Vietnamese,

Japanese,

Korean,

Mandarin,

Hebrew,

Hindi,

Belarusian,

Bulgarian,

Persian,

Georgian,

Mongolian,

Tamil,

Thai,

Urdu,

Mandarin,

Latvian,

Serbian,

Bengali,

Mandarin

Biography

Idris Elba (born September 6, 1972) is a British television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both British and American productions. One of his first acting roles was in the soap opera Family Affairs. Since then he has worked in a variety of TV and movie projects including Ultraviolet, The Wire, No Good Deed and Zootopia.

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Known For

28 Weeks Later28 Weeks Later
66%

28 Weeks Later

26 Apr 2007
ThorThor
68%

Thor

21 Apr 2011
The ReapingThe Reaping
57%

The Reaping

05 Apr 2007
Luther: The Fallen SunLuther: The Fallen Sun
67%

Luther: The Fallen Sun

24 Feb 2023
KroosKroos
61%

Kroos

04 Jul 2019
American GangsterAmerican Gangster
76%

American Gangster

02 Nov 2007
TakersTakers
62%

Takers

26 Aug 2010
The Human ContractThe Human Contract
45%

The Human Contract

12 Sep 2008
Prom NightProm Night
51%

Prom Night

10 Apr 2008
The GospelThe Gospel
53%

The Gospel

07 Oct 2005
The LosersThe Losers
63%

The Losers

23 Apr 2010
RocknRollaRocknRolla
69%

RocknRolla

04 Sep 2008
The UnbornThe Unborn
52%

The Unborn

09 Jan 2009
An Audience with AdeleAn Audience with Adele
84%

An Audience with Adele

21 Nov 2021
This ChristmasThis Christmas
65%

This Christmas

27 Nov 2007
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
70%

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

20 Nov 2021
Madonna: Rebel Heart TourMadonna: Rebel Heart Tour
73%

Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour

09 Dec 2016
LegacyLegacy
46%

Legacy

15 Oct 2010
Sometimes in AprilSometimes in April
71%

Sometimes in April

17 Feb 2005
Daddy's Little GirlsDaddy's Little Girls
69%

Daddy's Little Girls

14 Feb 2007
The Suicide SquadThe Suicide Squad
75%

The Suicide Squad

06 Jun 2021
ObsessedObsessed
58%

Obsessed

26 Feb 2009
Pacific RimPacific Rim
69%

Pacific Rim

11 Jul 2013
InfernusInfernus

Infernus

Ghost Rider: Spirit of VengeanceGhost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
50%

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

10 Dec 2011
PrometheusPrometheus
66%

Prometheus

30 May 2012
Thor: The Dark WorldThor: The Dark World
65%

Thor: The Dark World

30 Oct 2013
FixedFixed
65%

Fixed

13 Aug 2025
Extraction 2Extraction 2
74%

Extraction 2

09 Jun 2023
Gumball 3000: LDN 2 NYCGumball 3000: LDN 2 NYC

Gumball 3000: LDN 2 NYC

01 Jan 2011
No Good DeedNo Good Deed
59%

No Good Deed

10 Sep 2014
Mandela: Long Walk to FreedomMandela: Long Walk to Freedom
69%

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

28 Nov 2013
Thor: Love and ThunderThor: Love and Thunder
64%

Thor: Love and Thunder

06 Jul 2022
How Hip Hop Changed the WorldHow Hip Hop Changed the World
70%

How Hip Hop Changed the World

12 Aug 2011
SortedSorted
56%

Sorted

06 Oct 2000
The Jungle BookThe Jungle Book
69%

The Jungle Book

07 Apr 2016
Beasts of No NationBeasts of No Nation
76%

Beasts of No Nation

11 Sep 2015
Bang!Bang!

Bang!

Above the BelowAbove the Below

Above the Below

One LoveOne Love
53%

One Love

18 May 2003
Sonic the Hedgehog 3Sonic the Hedgehog 3
77%

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

19 Dec 2024
Second ComingSecond Coming
52%

Second Coming

02 Sep 2014
How Clubbing Changed the WorldHow Clubbing Changed the World
60%

How Clubbing Changed the World

24 Aug 2012
Belle MamanBelle Maman
51%

Belle Maman

10 Mar 1999
Enchanted KingdomEnchanted Kingdom
63%

Enchanted Kingdom

25 Mar 2014
Gold: A Journey With Idris ElbaGold: A Journey With Idris Elba

Gold: A Journey With Idris Elba

05 Oct 2023
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the HorseThe Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
82%

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

25 Dec 2022
Avengers: Age of UltronAvengers: Age of Ultron
73%

Avengers: Age of Ultron

22 Apr 2015
100 Streets100 Streets
60%

100 Streets

11 Nov 2016
Bastille DayBastille Day
63%

Bastille Day

22 Apr 2016
The GunmanThe Gunman
58%

The Gunman

16 Feb 2015
Untitled Idris Elba/Simon Kinberg Spy Romance FilmUntitled Idris Elba/Simon Kinberg Spy Romance Film

Untitled Idris Elba/Simon Kinberg Spy Romance Film

Star Trek BeyondStar Trek Beyond
68%

Star Trek Beyond

07 Jul 2016
King for a TermKing for a Term
10%

King for a Term

09 Jul 2015
Food 2050Food 2050

Food 2050

07 Nov 2022
The Path to Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider: Spirit of VengeanceThe Path to Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

The Path to Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

12 Jun 2012
ZootopiaZootopia
78%

Zootopia

11 Feb 2016
Thor: RagnarokThor: Ragnarok
76%

Thor: Ragnarok

02 Oct 2017
All In The GameAll In The Game
61%

All In The Game

11 May 2006
Finding DoryFinding Dory
70%

Finding Dory

16 Jun 2016
The Dark TowerThe Dark Tower
58%

The Dark Tower

03 Aug 2017
Molly's GameMolly's Game
71%

Molly's Game

07 Dec 2017
The Mountain Between UsThe Mountain Between Us
67%

The Mountain Between Us

05 Oct 2017
Mandela, My Dad and MeMandela, My Dad and Me
60%

Mandela, My Dad and Me

07 Dec 2015
Marine Life InterviewsMarine Life Interviews
62%

Marine Life Interviews

15 Nov 2016
Buffalo SoldiersBuffalo Soldiers
63%

Buffalo Soldiers

31 Oct 2002
Cut from a Different ClothCut from a Different Cloth
78%

Cut from a Different Cloth

03 Feb 2015
The Furious Gods: Making PrometheusThe Furious Gods: Making Prometheus
72%

The Furious Gods: Making Prometheus

11 Oct 2012
Avengers: Infinity WarAvengers: Infinity War
82%

Avengers: Infinity War

25 Apr 2018
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & ShawFast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
68%

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

31 Jul 2019
CatsCats
41%

Cats

19 Dec 2019
Three Thousand Years of LongingThree Thousand Years of Longing
69%

Three Thousand Years of Longing

24 Aug 2022
Spiders and FliesSpiders and Flies

Spiders and Flies

07 Dec 1996
Concrete CowboyConcrete Cowboy
60%

Concrete Cowboy

13 Sep 2020
The Harder They FallThe Harder They Fall
66%

The Harder They Fall

22 Oct 2021
Heads of StateHeads of State
69%

Heads of State

24 Jun 2025
BeastBeast
66%

Beast

11 Aug 2022
Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartneyIdris Elba Meets Paul McCartney

Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney

19 Dec 2020
Tapping the WireTapping the Wire
73%

Tapping the Wire

01 Jul 2007
Stay FrostyStay Frosty

Stay Frosty

One World: Together at HomeOne World: Together at Home
70%

One World: Together at Home

18 Apr 2020
Sonic the Hedgehog 2Sonic the Hedgehog 2
75%

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

30 Mar 2022
Passion ProjectPassion Project

Passion Project

31 Aug 2021
The Casting of Frank StoneThe Casting of Frank Stone
80%

The Casting of Frank Stone

03 Sep 2024
A House of DynamiteA House of Dynamite

A House of Dynamite

10 Oct 2025
Hammer DownHammer Down

Hammer Down

Masters of the UniverseMasters of the Universe

Masters of the Universe

05 Jun 2026
A Very Sonic ChristmasA Very Sonic Christmas
70%

A Very Sonic Christmas

11 Dec 2024
Children of Blood and BoneChildren of Blood and Bone

Children of Blood and Bone

15 Jan 2027
Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime CrisisIdris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis
100%

Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis

29 Jan 2025
The Peter Weyland Files: 'Prometheus' TransmissionThe Peter Weyland Files: 'Prometheus' Transmission
70%

The Peter Weyland Files: 'Prometheus' Transmission

06 Sep 2012
High in the CloudsHigh in the Clouds

High in the Clouds

VictoryVictory

Victory

06 Jun 2025
Zootopia 2Zootopia 2

Zootopia 2

26 Nov 2025
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief EffortSaving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort

Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort

22 Apr 2020
The Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

UltravioletUltraviolet
71%

Ultraviolet

LutherLuther
79%

Luther

The WireThe Wire
86%

The Wire

The One ShowThe One Show
46%

The One Show

CSI: MiamiCSI: Miami
77%

CSI: Miami

The OfficeThe Office
86%

The Office

The Tyra Banks ShowThe Tyra Banks Show
48%

The Tyra Banks Show

GirlfriendsGirlfriends
72%

Girlfriends

Silent WitnessSilent Witness
76%

Silent Witness

Soul FoodSoul Food
70%

Soul Food

Space PrecinctSpace Precinct
59%

Space Precinct

Absolutely FabulousAbsolutely Fabulous
75%

Absolutely Fabulous

Crocodile ShoesCrocodile Shoes
72%

Crocodile Shoes

The Ruth Rendell MysteriesThe Ruth Rendell Mysteries
63%

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

DangerfieldDangerfield
60%

Dangerfield

LIVE with Kelly and MarkLIVE with Kelly and Mark
55%

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Idris Elba: King of SpeedIdris Elba: King of Speed
70%

Idris Elba: King of Speed

Idris Elba: No LimitsIdris Elba: No Limits

Idris Elba: No Limits

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
58%

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Daily ShowThe Daily Show
64%

The Daily Show

The GovernorThe Governor

The Governor

BramwellBramwell
42%

Bramwell

GuerrillaGuerrilla
50%

Guerrilla

2Point4 Children2Point4 Children
72%

2Point4 Children

Made in HollywoodMade in Hollywood
47%

Made in Hollywood

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
58%

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

five by fivefive by five

five by five

In the Long RunIn the Long Run
73%

In the Long Run

HijackHijack
77%

Hijack

The Graham Norton ShowThe Graham Norton Show
72%

The Graham Norton Show

Oprah Talks COVID-19Oprah Talks COVID-19
60%

Oprah Talks COVID-19

KnucklesKnuckles
73%

Knuckles

The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson Show
65%

The Kelly Clarkson Show

What If...?What If...?
81%

What If...?

Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth Meyers
53%

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Law & OrderLaw & Order
74%

Law & Order

Turn Up CharlieTurn Up Charlie
66%

Turn Up Charlie

Idris Elba's Fight SchoolIdris Elba's Fight School
45%

Idris Elba's Fight School

The FrameThe Frame
100%

The Frame

The ShopThe Shop
49%

The Shop

Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live
70%

Saturday Night Live

Human PlaygroundHuman Playground
71%

Human Playground

Elba vs. BlockElba vs. Block

Elba vs. Block

The ViewThe View
43%

The View

The Inspector Lynley MysteriesThe Inspector Lynley Mysteries
72%

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries

MTV Europe Music AwardsMTV Europe Music Awards
100%

MTV Europe Music Awards

Zootopia+Zootopia+
72%

Zootopia+

HackHack
77%

Hack

Hot OnesHot Ones
74%

Hot Ones

The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
62%

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The OscarsThe Oscars
70%

The Oscars

Coronavirus, ExplainedCoronavirus, Explained
69%

Coronavirus, Explained

A World of CalmA World of Calm
68%

A World of Calm

Idris Elba: FighterIdris Elba: Fighter
73%

Idris Elba: Fighter

Erased: WW2's Heroes of ColorErased: WW2's Heroes of Color
63%

Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

Things Fall ApartThings Fall Apart

Things Fall Apart

Lie DetectorLie Detector
100%

Lie Detector

The Last LegThe Last Leg
56%

The Last Leg

Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!
55%

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Number One on the Call SheetNumber One on the Call Sheet
70%

Number One on the Call Sheet

The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
62%

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Chicken Shop DateChicken Shop Date

Chicken Shop Date

Good Hang with Amy PoehlerGood Hang with Amy Poehler
10%

Good Hang with Amy Poehler