Idris Elba

Idris Elba has starred in both British and American films and TV.

Elba's TV roles include playing Russell 'Stringer' Bell in HBO's series The Wire from 2002-2004. He has also been critically acclaimed for his role as Detective John Luther in the BBC television show Luther winning a Golden Globe for 'Best Actor in a Miniseries' in 2012.

Idris has appeared in films such as Legacy (2010), Thor (2011) and Prometheus (2012).

Elba is also a DJ and a hip-hop soul recording artist. He DJs under the moniker DJ Big Driis/Big Driis the Londoner. He has co-produced and performed on the intro to Jay-Z's 2007 album 'American Gangster.'

Occupation:

Actor, Singer, DJ

Nationality:

British

Born:

September 6, 1972 (40)

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May 20, 16:47
Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela in first 'Long Walk to Freedom' poster
May 17, 17:05
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May 16, 18:29
Pacific Rim trailer: Guillermo del Toro, Charlie Hunnam monster movie
May 13, 15:28
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Apr 29, 18:00
'Pacific Rim' WonderCon trailer - watch video
Apr 24, 12:14
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Apr 23, 08:00
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Apr 19, 17:34
'Thor: The Dark World' - Chris Hemsworth wields hammer in first poster
Apr 15, 15:03
'Pacific Rim': Idris Elba cancels the apocalypse in first TV spot
Apr 05, 09:50
Queen given honorary BAFTA by Kenneth Branagh for supporting UK cinema
Mar 27, 09:11
Prince Charles makes Ant & Dec 'rhumble' joke at Prince's Trust Awards
Mar 18, 09:14
'Pacific Rim' leaves a giant footprint - picture
Mar 01, 09:26
Liam Gallagher starts fight with 'The Wire's Idris Elba at NME Awards?
Feb 07, 15:44
Nicholas Hoult: 'I would love to play James Bond
Feb 07, 11:38
Idris Elba on James Bond rumours: 'I've been told to pipe down'
Jan 17, 04:55
Kylie Minogue, 'Doctor Who's Matt Smith for Sky's 'Playhouse Presents'
Jan 11, 17:03
Ruth Wilson confirmed for 'Luther' return?
Jan 08, 14:40
Idris Elba leads the battle in new 'Pacific Rim' trailer - watch
Dec 17 2012, 14:15
Blog: Star Trek, Iron Man, The Hobbit: 25 biggest blockbusters of 2013
Dec 13 2012, 00:15
'Pacific Rim' trailer: Guillermo del Toro directs monster blockbuster
Dec 05 2012, 09:32
'Pacific Rim 2' already in the works?
Nov 29 2012, 10:13
Guillermo del Toro's 'Pacific Rim': San Francisco attacked in new clip
Nov 23 2012, 11:00
'Luther' adds 'Resident Evil' star Sienna Guillory as love interest
Nov 19 2012, 16:43
'Luther' series three begins filming - picture
Nov 05 2012, 04:18
Idris Elba directs Mumford & Sons 'Lover Of The Light' video - watch
Nov 01 2012, 12:09
'Luther' series three video confirms show filming this month - watch
Oct 24 2012, 11:15
Black James Bond 'could well happen in the future', says Naomie Harris
Oct 22 2012, 14:51
Natalie Portman forced to return for 'Thor' sequel, says report
Oct 21 2012, 10:35
Blog: Do the 'Prometheus' deleted scenes answer any questions?
Oct 14 2012, 15:22
'Thor: The Dark World' synopsis unveiled by Disney
Oct 09 2012, 19:18
Win: 3D Collector's Edition 'Prometheus' Blu-ray, goodies
Sep 28 2012, 10:09
'Prometheus' Blu-ray 3D trailer promises to answer movie's questions
Sep 25 2012, 16:28
Prometheus attacked by Vatican paper: 'It mishandles delicate questions'
Sep 13 2012, 15:58
Guillermo del Toro "strong-armed" into 'Pacific Rim' 3D conversion
Aug 30 2012, 11:36
Idris Elba on his expanded role in 'Thor: The Dark World'
Aug 09 2012, 10:20
'Luther' creator planning Alice spinoff series, 2013 movie
Aug 01 2012, 20:32
'Prometheus' sequel going ahead with Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace
Jul 09 2012, 09:15
Guillermo del Toro's 'Pacific Rim' Comic-Con poster unveiled
Jul 04 2012, 16:04
Charlie Hunnam in Guillermo del Toro's 'Pacific Rim' - first picture