Idris Elba – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Bodytype Build
Height 6 feet 2 inches (1.90 m)
Weight 86 kg (190 lbs)
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Dark Brown
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Nickname DJ Big Driis, Big Driis the Londoner, 7 Dub
Gender Male
Age 52 years old (in 2024)
Date of Birth September 6, 1972
Full Name Idrissa Akuna Elba
Profession Actor
Nationality British
Birthplace Hackney, London, England
Published on July 18, 2019 on 11:41 AM
Zodiac Sign Virgo

Idrissa Akuna Elba is an English actor who is known for his admiring acting talent and is also famous for being a successful producer and musician as well. He is also known for his roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series named ‘The Wire’, DCI John Luther in the BBC One series ‘Luther, and many more that are worth watching.

Career

Idris Elba is known for performing as Nelson Mandela in the biopic film named ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ which was released in the year 2013. Among his awards and honors, Elba has been earned four times nominations for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor- Miniseries or TV Film.

Apart from acting, Elba also established his career as a musician and has performed as a DJ under the moniker DJ Big Driss and as an R&B musician.

In 2016, the actor was also named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World. Moreover, his films have earned more than dollar 9.8 billion at the global box office including more than dollar 3.6 billion in North America. This led him to become a highest-grossing actor among others.

Achievements

Idris Elba is the most acclaimed actor who is the recipient of many awards and honors and is also a nominee of five times for a Primetime Emmy Award.

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Idris Elba Education

Qualification: Graduate in Performing Arts [1]

College: Barking and Dagenham College

Idris Elba Career

Profession: Actor

Debut:

Film: Belle Bamman (1999)
TV: 2point4 Children (1994)

Net Worth: $22 Million

Family & Relatives

Father: Winston Elba

Mother: Eve Elba

Brother: None

Sister: None

Marital Status: Married

No. of Children: 2

Son: Winston Elba

Daughter: Isan Elba

FAQs

Who is Idris Elba?

Idris Elba is a British actor, born on 06 September, 1972 in Hackney, London, England.

How old is Idris Elba?

Idris Elba is 52 years old as of December 2024.

How tall is Idris Elba?

Idris Elba is 6 feet 2 inches (1.90 m).

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  1. jamesina rogers-wright says:

    I wander if your origin was West Africa. I am very proud of you and look forward to meeting you by God”s grace. We may have a lot to discuss.