Idris Elba

English actor (born 1972)

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Idrissa Akuna Elba is an English actor, rapper, singer, and DJ. An alumnus of the National Youth Music Theatre in London, he is known for roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire (2002–2004), DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther (2010–2019), and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). For Luther, he received four nominations each for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, winning one of the former.

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Idris Elba joins prime minister for launch of new anti-knife crime coalition Idris Elba will join the prime minister to launch a new anti-knife crime coalition in Downing Street on Monday. Sky News - Published on September 8, 2024
The King and Idris Elba discuss youth violence The King and Idris Elba have discussed how to help young people affected by youth violence. Sky News - Published on July 12, 2024
'Emotional roller-coaster': Prince William, Idris Elba and Avril Lavigne fans celebrate England's win Prince William, Idris Elba and Avril Lavigne fans celebrated England's nail-biting 2-1 win over Slovakia at Euro 2024 on Sunday night. Sky News - Published on June 30, 2024

'It needs to be immediate': Idris Elba says zombie knife ban start date is 'far too long away' Idris Elba has said the start date for the government's zombie knife ban is "far too long away" and called for additional support for community groups tackling knife crime. Sky News - Published on January 25, 2024
Idris Elba calls for immediate ban on 'zombie' knives Actor Idris Elba has urged the government to immediately ban machetes and so-called zombie knives, saying it's "time to push the agenda as strongly as we can". Sky News - Published on January 8, 2024
Keanu Reeves introduces British star's role in first follow-up to infamous Cyberpunk game Keanu Reeves made another memorable appearance at a gaming showcase to introduce Idris Elba's role in the first expansion to Cyberpunk 2077. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2023

What's The Big Frigin' Difference?! English actor Idris Elba has proven time after time he's down to take on any action-packed challenge, and now he's passing one off to you ... Hop in the driver's seat, and see if you can cruise through.. TMZ.com - Published on March 4, 2023
Lance Gross Supports Idris Elba Refusing to Be Called a 'Black Actor' Lance Gross has no problem with Idris Elba refusing to call himself a "Black actor" ... and while he isn't necessarily hopping on that train, he's definitely not down with labels. We got LG out in L.A... TMZ.com - Published on February 17, 2023
Idris Elba Clarifies 'Black Actor' Quote, Says Race Doesn't Define Him Idris Elba is clearing up what he meant when he recently said he no longer calls himself a Black actor -- this after much debate online -- by now saying, my job ain't about race. The actor's original.. TMZ.com - Published on February 11, 2023
Idris Elba and Ed Sheeran support fundraiser in memory of Jamal Edwards Idris Elba and Ed Sheeran are among the stars supporting a fundraising event for the Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust. Sky News - Published on August 31, 2022

Idris Elba Says His Daughter Didn't Get Role in 'Beast,' No Nepotism Idris Elba says his own kid auditioned to play his onscreen daughter in his latest movie -- a part she didn't get ... even though her old man could've presumably pulled some strings. The actor was.. TMZ.com - Published on August 20, 2022
Idris Elba reveals song Meghan asked him to play at her wedding to Prince Harry Idris Elba has revealed that the Duchess of Sussex asked him to play a song by the rapper Dr Dre when he was the DJ at her wedding to Prince Harry. Sky News - Published on April 2, 2022