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.
Personal Info
Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
September 6, 1972
(53 years old)
Place of Birth
Hackney, London, England, UK
Popularity
4.8
Available Movies
21 released
1 upcoming
Idris Elba
Also known as: イドリス・エルバ, Big Driis the Londoner, DJ Big Driis, Idrissa Akuna Elba Obe, DJ Big Driis the Londoner
Actor
53 years old
Hackney, London, England, UK
Stable
56
4 Awards
About Idris Elba
Idris Elba was born on 6 September 1972 in Hackney, London, England, UK. Currently, Idris Elba is 53 years old. We have 22 films with Idris Elba available. Among Idris Elba's most popular films: Zootopia 2, Zootopia, The Suicide Squad, Heads of State, Prometheus.
Fun Facts About Idris Elba
Trivia #1
He has received a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three BAFTA Awards and six Emmy Awards.
Trivia #2
His films have grossed over $9.8 billion at the global box office, making him one of the top 20 highest-grossing actors.
Trivia #3
Sir Idrissa Akuna Elba is an English actor, DJ, and rapper.
Trivia #4
He was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World in 2016.
Trivia #5
In 2025, Elba was named as the UK's ninth-most influential Black person in the 2026 Powerlist.
Best Known Films of Idris Elba
Career Statistics - Idris Elba
22
Total Credits
18
Years Active
2008 - 2025
6.6
Avg. Movie Rating
4.8
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor: 21
Top Genres
Action (12)
Adventure (9)
Thriller (7)
Comedy (7)
Crime (6)
Awards & Nominations Idris Elba
4
Wins
2
Nominations
Major Awards
BAFTA
Frequent Co-Stars of Idris Elba
Best Movies with Idris Elba
A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.
Idris Elba has 21 films released between 2008 and 2025. Plus 1 upcoming project.
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